Alberta's Teams in the WHA (1972-1978)

The Edmonton Oilers never won a World Hockey Association (WHA) championship; but, thanks to a strong fan base and a state-of-the-art new arena, the team was one of the strongest members of the new league.

IIn this section, we will follow the evolution of the Oilers from 1972-79, and study their transformation from orange-clad outcasts known as the Alberta Oilers,  to a dominant crew led by Wayne Gretzky. In addition, articles will examine how Bill Hunter, a man known as a maverick and visionary, changed his vision for pro-hockey in Edmonton into a success story.

Calgary’s short-lived WHA entry, the Cowboys, is also examined as a contrast to the success of the Alberta/Edmonton Oilers.

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