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WingaDinga · 11-11-2018, 09:18 PM

WHA to possibly expand by 2 teams, plus more merger talks.

9/21/23, 11 AM EST

The WHA has announced the possibility of a 2-team expansion in time for the 2024-25 season. The current expansion bids being taken into consideration are Charlotte, Salt Lake City and Oakland. Also, the WHA has confirmed that they will merge with the ECHL, keeping the World Hockey Association name, while also acquiring 6 of the 10 remaining ECHL teams in the 2029-30 season. Those 6 teams are Norfolk, South Carolina, Idaho, Kansas City, Tulsa, and Orlando.

11-11-2018, 09:18 PM	#40
WingaDinga Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Worcester Posts: 398	*WHA to possibly expand by 2 teams, plus more merger talks.* 9/21/23, 11 AM EST The WHA has announced the possibility of a 2-team expansion in time for the 2024-25 season. The current expansion bids being taken into consideration are Charlotte, Salt Lake City and Oakland. Also, the WHA has confirmed that they will merge with the ECHL, keeping the World Hockey Association name, while also acquiring 6 of the 10 remaining ECHL teams in the 2029-30 season. Those 6 teams are Norfolk, South Carolina, Idaho, Kansas City, Tulsa, and Orlando.