FINAL 2023-24 SEASON STANDINGS:
WHA to expand to Charlotte, Salt Lake City for 2024-25
The WHA has confirmed the 2 expansion teams will be in Charlotte, and Salt Lake City. The teams have also released their identities as well.
After the Carolina Hurricanes went back to Hartford, they decided for logistical purposes, to move their AHL team to the Mohegan Sun Arena. After that happened, Michael Khan, owner of the AHL Charlotte Checkers, placed a bid for a WHA franchise. He got his wish, and he got to bring the Checkers name over to the WHA. The new Charlotte Checkers will remain in the Spectrum Center in downtown Charlotte.
After seeing the potential the WHA had, Greg Miller, owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, decided he wanted to see if hockey would work in Salt Lake City. The Utah Vipers will play in the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City.
