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East Division (WHA)

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East Division
LeagueWorld Hockey Association
SportIce Hockey
First season1972-73 season
Ceased1977
Most titlesNew England Whalers (3)

The WHA's East Division was formed in 1972. The division existed for five seasons until 1977. In 1972, the WHA was formed with 12 teams, split into two divisions of six teams each, with the other division being the West Division. The division existed until 1977, as the WHA decreased to only eight teams and divisions weren't used anymore.

Division lineups

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1972–1973

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1973–1974

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Changes from the 1972–1973 season

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1974–1975

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Changes from the 1973–1974 season

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1975–1976

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Changes from the 1974–1975 season

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  • The Chicago Cougars folded during the summer of 1975.
  • The Cincinnati Stingers join the East Division as an expansion team.

1976–1977

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Changes from the 1975–1976 season

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After the 1976–1977 season

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The league folded four teams during the off-season, reducing the number of teams to eight, as the WHA decided not to use a divisional format.

Regular season Division Champions

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Playoff Division Champions

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Avco Cup winners produced

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  1. 1973 - New England Whalers
  2. 1977 - Quebec Nordiques

Smythe Division Titles Won By Team

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Team Number of Championships Won Last Year Won
New England Whalers 3 1975
Indianapolis Racers 1 1976
Quebec Nordiques 1 1977

See also

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References

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