August 27, 2004
Quebec team nixed
The World Hockey Association

The Founders of the WHA announced today that the league has terminated the franchise operating agreement the Quebec Nordiks. [read more...]

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WHA hits Vancouver
(Aug. 4/04) -- As TFP first reported last month, the World Hockey Association is making its way to the city of Vancouver.

Today, the WHA Founders announced that the "Founders Franchise" will play in Vancouver, British Columbia, for its inaugural season. [read more...]

Report:WHA in Vancouver
(Jul. 18/04) -- Yesterday, the World Hockey Association held its inaugural draft at the Niagara Fallsview Casino and Resort.

Eight teams drafted a total of 240 NHL and AHL free-agent players, with one team set to be announced as early as Monday. [read more...]

Crosby goes No.1 in Entry Draft
(Jul. 18/04) -- The World Hockey Association held its Entry Level Draft today, with 8 franchises selecting a total of 240 players.

Rimouski Oceanic center Sidney Crosby, of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, was the first selection at the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario. [read more...]

Expected in Year 1
Dallas, Texas
Detroit, Michigan
Florida, Florida
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hamilton, Ontario
Quebec City, Quebec
Toronto, Ontario
Vancouver, B.C.
Prospective Teams
Birmingham, Alabama
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hartford, Connecticut
Minneapolis, MN
Montreal, Quebec
Phoenix, Arizona
Toledo, Ohio
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Jul 17 - WHA steps forward, sort of
Jul 15 - Quebec team unveils name, logo
Jul 15 - Welcome, Americans
Jul 14 - Draft Order released
Jul 8 - Breaking the Ice
Jul 6 - Teams select exemption players
Jul 2 - Teams to announce staff
Jul 2 - WHA Draft pushed back
Jun 30 - Detroit team named Gladiators
Jun 29 - Quebec franchise names GM


   

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