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This list is accurate for most teams, but for some obscure teams the list may be partial. Same style jersey the wha houston aeros wore in the 1970s jersey features. This website is unofficial and not endorsed by the wha or any wha franchise. See more ideas about houston aeros, houston, hockey. Apr 26, 20 the movie focuses on gordie howes second life as a hockey superstar after the canadian icon quit the detroit red wings and decided to join the upstart houston aeros of the world hockey. The houston aeros played in the american hockey league, basically the farm system of the nhl, from 1994 until 20, when the team moved to iowa. Houston aeros gordie howe in action vs edmonton oilers goalie. Houston aeros and american hockey league ahl latest news, scores and information from oursports central. These two franchises were moved to become the houston aeros and quebec nordiques, respectively. For the first time ever, this vintage footage is getting a high quality release. World hockey association wha the world hockey association began its first season in 197273 as a 12team rival of the 56yearold nhl.
One of the most successful franchises in the league, the houston aeros lived up to. The world hockey association was a major league hockey league that operated from 1972 to 1979. The houston aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the world hockey association wha from 1972 to 1978. In 20, the team relocated to iowa and the aeros havent been back since, but with the latest news, fans now have a little hope of another aeros return. They were the ahl affiliate of the nhls minnesota wild. Multiple sources in the greater houston metropolitan area are confirming that the sugar land ice and sports center is in the process of negotiating with the na3hl, nahl or possibly the wshl to bring junior hockey to houston. Whether youre a current student, parent, player, fan or alumni, youll find over 500 products to customize from, including houston aeros tshirts, sweatshirts. Manufactured by k1 sportswear 100% polyester heavyweight air knit fabric. Leagues wha houston aeros alltime list this is a list of all the players that played for the houston aeros, a hockey team playing in the world hockey association from 1972 to 1978. Houston aeros wha, a world hockey association team in the 1970s houston aeros 199420, a team in the international hockey league and the american hockey league description provided by wikipedia. The second version played in the ihl and ahl from 199420 and.
Houston aeros gordie howe in action vs edmonton oilers. Oct 11, 2017 the houston aeros played in the american hockey league, basically the farm system of the nhl, from 1994 until 20, when the team moved to iowa. World hockey association history and statistics at. And although the name aeros did resurface in houston in 96 in the international hockey league, the city has never had a major league hockey team since, despite several applications and an unsuccessful. Ive recently started collecting and archiving items relating to the aeros both wha and ihlahl. Wha houston aeros the hockey chronicle home facebook.
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No hockey in houston this year i dont know about everyone else, but its finally sinking in that the aeros are no longer in houston. Houston has had hockey teams going back to the houston huskes in the late 1940s. Originally intended as one of the 12 charter cities, the team was moved to houston and renamed the aeros and was one of the leagues strongest clubs, but folded after the 7778 season, one year shy of probably being included in the nhl wha merger. Shop your houston aeros apparel store for the latest selection of aeros hockey fan gear. Houston aeros 199420, a team in the international hockey league and the american hockey league this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title houston aeros.
Bobby hull signed hockey s first milliondollar contract in the wha. Purchase tickets for the houston aeros and get started planning your next fun hockey outing by using our website. This is a list of players who played at least one game for the houston aeros of the world hockey association from 197273 to 197778. Nhl logos, sports logos, houston aeros, quebec nordiques, hockey room, rangers hockey, goalie mask, new york islanders, vancouver canucks. Houston aeros and 1 related entities entities finder. Howes signing with houston helped stabilize the league. Between the pipes was don mcleod, formerly with the nhls penguins and wayne.
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