32 years ago...

In 1972 the WHA had its player draft to stock its teams, it seemed like a bright future was ahead and the possiblities were endless. However a couple of these franchises never even played a game, thus beginning the comedy of errors that took place from 72-79. Here's a list of players drafted by each inaugural franchise:


Calgary Broncos
Barry Gibbs.... (Min NHL)
Jim Harrison... (Tor NHL)
Dale Hoganson.. (Mon NHL)
Jack Norris.... (Sea WHL)
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Chicago Cougars
Stan Mikita.... (Chi NHL)
Jerry Korab.... (Chi NHL)
Jim McKenny.... (Tor NHL)
Gary Smith..... (Chi NHL)
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Dayton Aeros
Guy Trottier... (Tor NHL)
Andre Hinse.... (Phx WHL)
Larry Lund..... (Phx WHL)
Wayne Rutledge. (Den WHL)
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Edmonton Oil Kings
Norm Ullman.... (Tor NHL)
Bobby Clarke... (Phi NHL)
Bruce MacGregor (NY NHL)
Phil Myre...... (Mon NHL)
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Los Angeles Sharks
Ken Dryden...... (Mon NHL)
Gilbert Perrault (Buf NHL)
Matt Ravlich.... (Det NHL)
Steve Sutherland (PH IHL)
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Miami Screaming Eagles
Bernie Parent.. (Phi NHL)
Jude Drouin.... (Min NHL)
Derek Sanderson (Bos NHL)
Bill White..... (Chi NHL)
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Minnesota Fighting Saints
Peter Mahovlich. (Mon NHL)
Mike Curran..... (US Olympic)
Bill Goldsworthy.(Min NHL)
Dale Tallon..... (Van NHL)
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New England Whalers
Bobby Sheehan....(Cal NHL)
Eddie Johnston...(Bos NHL)
Rick Ley.........(Tor NHL)
Larry Pleau......(Mon NHL)
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New York Raiders
Gerry Desjardins..(Chi NHL)
Dave Gardne.......(Tor Jr.)
Steve Shutt.......(Tor Jr.)
Billy Harris......(Tor Jr.)
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Ontario
Doug Favell.......(Phi NHL)
Dave Keon.........(Tor NHL)
Brad Park.........(NY NHL)
Eddie Shack.......(Buf NHL)
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Quebec City
Gilles Villemure..(NY NHL)
Guy Lapointe......(Mon NHL)
Jacques Lemaire...(Mon NHL)
John McKenzie.....(Bos NHL)
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Winnipeg Jets
Bobby Hull........(Chi NHL)
Ted Green.........(Bos NHL)
Ted Irving........(NY NHL)
Ernie Wakely......(StL NHL)

Jerry "King Kong" Korab, I still love that nickname!:D