What were all the teams in the WHA?

Answer 1

Teams in bold were absorbed into the NHL.

• Alberta Oilers (1972-79, renamed Edmonton Oilers in 1973)
• Chicago Cougars (1972-75)
• Cincinnati Stingers (1975-79)
• Calgary Broncos (never played) / Cleveland Crusaders (1972-76) / Minnesota Fighting Saints (1976-77)
• Denver Spurs (1975-76) / Ottawa Civics (1976)
• Dayton Arrows (never played) / Houston Aeros (1972-78)
• Indianapolis Racers (1974-78)
• Los Angeles Sharks (1972-74) / Michigan Stags (1974-75) / Baltimore Blades (1975)
• Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-76)
• New England Whalers (1972-79)
• New York Raiders (1972-73, renamed New York Golden Blades in 1973) / New Jersey Knights (1973-74) / San Diego Mariners (1974-77)
• Ottawa Nationals (1972-73) / Toronto Toros (1973-76) / Birmingham Bulls (1976-79)
• Miami Screaming Eagles (never played) / Philadelphia Blazers (1972-73) / Vancouver Blazers (1973-75) / Calgary Cowboys (1975-77)
• Phoenix Roadrunners (1974-77)
• San Francisco Sharks (never played) / Quebec Nordiques(1972-79)
• Winnipeg Jets (1972-79)