WHA Legends: Winnipeg Jets vs Houston Aeros

Overview

Bobby Hull gave the upstart World Hockey Association instant credibility when he signed with the Winnipeg Jets in 1972. With the arrival of a new breed of players - highly skilled Europeans Hull and the WHA Jets would then elevate major league hockey to new levels. Gordie Howe and his sons Mark and Marty had a similar effect on the fledgling Houston Aeros, starting in the WHA s second season. They led the Aeros to back-to-back WHA Championships in 1974 and 1975, and brought Mr. Hockey s unique style to a new generation of hockey fans. Together, the WHA Winnipeg Jets and Houston Aeros were the best of the World Hockey Association from 1972-1979. One of the two teams played in each of the league s seven championship series, with Winnipeg winning three league titles and Houston winning two.