1973–74 WHA season

1973–74 WHA season
LeagueWorld Hockey Association
SportIce hockey
DurationOctober 6, 1973 – May 19, 1974
Draft
Top draft pickBob Neely
Picked byChicago Cougars
Regular season
Season MVPGordie Howe (Houston)
Top scorerMike Walton (Minnesota)
Avco Cup Final
ChampionsHouston Aeros
  Runners-upChicago Cougars

The 1973–74 WHA season was the second season of the World Hockey Association, and lasted from October 1973 until the Avco Cup final game on May 19, 1974, when the Houston Aeros, with Gordie Howe, defeated the Chicago Cougars to sweep the series in four games. Twelve teams each played 78 games. The Philadelphia Blazers relocated to Vancouver, becoming the Vancouver Blazers. They were moved to the Western Division and Chicago moved to the East. The New York Raiders were renamed the New York Golden Blades and then moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey to become the Jersey Knights after just 24 games. The Ottawa Nationals moved to Toronto and became the Toronto Toros. The Alberta Oilers changed their name to the Edmonton Oilers.

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