1978-1979 WHA SEASON Alternate Reality
I have always been interested in "what if" scenarios. What if the USFL had stayed in the spring? What if Dodgers and Giants had stayed in Brooklyn and New York? I decided that I would play out a...
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Game Five (New England leads series 3-1)Quebec Nordiques at New England WhalersThe New England Whalers pull off the playoffs first upset and oust the Quebec Nordiques with a 5-2 win. The Whalers grab...
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Game Six (Houston leads the series 3-2)Winnipeg Jets at Houston AerosThe Houston Aeros beat off the Winnipeg Jets and move forward in the playoffs with a 4-2 win. Aeros goalie Dunc Wilson kept the...
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Game OneNew England Whalers at Houston AerosThe New England Whalers surprise the Houston Aeros on a late goal by Gordie Howe. The Whalers rally to defeat the Aeros in Houston. After falling behind...
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Game Two (New England leads series 1-0)New England Whalers at Houston AerosThe Houston Aeros slip past the New England Whalers 5-4. Buoyed by the game one win, the Whalers jumped out to a three goal...
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Game Three (Series tied at 1-1Houston Aeros at New England WhalersThe Houston Aeros get a strong game from Dunc Wilson between the pipes and defeat the New England Whalers 4-1. Goalie Dunc Wilson...
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Game Four (Houston leads the series 2-1)Houston Aeros at New England WhalersThe Houston Aeros outscore the New England Whalers 7-4. Aeros center Matti Hagmen picks-up a hat-trick. Houston scores...
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Game Five (Houston leads the series 3-1)New England Whalers at Houston AerosThe Houston Aeros ride a three goal second period to eliminate the New England Whalers. Aeros goalie Ernie Wakely thwarts...
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AVCO Cup -- Game OneHouston Aeros at Edmonton OilersA well rested Edmonton Oilers score three goals in the first period and coast to a 3-1 win over the Houston Aeros. The Oilers got off to a fast...
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AVCO Cup --Game Two (Edmonton leads series 1-0)Houston Aeros at Edmonton OilersThe Houston Aeros even the series with a 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers. The Houston Aeros pull off a surprise win...
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AVCO Cup -- Game Three (Series tied at 1-1)Edmonton Oilers at Edmonton OilersThe Houston Aeros skate to a 5-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers. The Aeros defense continues to give the Oilers problems....
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AVCO Cup -- Game Four (Houston leads series 2-1)Edmonton Oilers at Houston AerosThe Edmonton Oilers rebound and earn a tough road win against the Houston Aeros. Dennis Sobchuk collected two goals, and...
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AVCO Cup -- Game Five (Series tied at 2-2)Houston Aeros at Edmonton OilersThe Houston Aeros upend the Edmonton Oilers win a 4-2 win. Matti Hagman scores two goals within sixteen seconds in the third...
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AVCO Cup -- Game Six (Houston leads the series 3-2)Edmonton Oilers at Houston AerosThe Houston Aeros win the 1978-1979 championship with a convincing 4-1 win. The Aeros defense shutdown the Oilers...
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very nice....looking forward to the next season!
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Rasmuth wrote:very nice....looking forward to the next season!If any team was going to knock off the Oilers it was going to be the Aeros. Fun year. I will be putting together the next season in a...
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cool, 4 expansion teams....this will be fun. I also hope Gretzky can eventually get some help around him...
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Very interesting scenario! Thank you so much! I have the entire players field for the board game Stratomatic Hockey and I would love to replay the season with your assumptions. I will use the game...
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maxocchi wrote:Very interesting scenario! Thank you so much! I have the entire players field for the board game Stratomatic Hockey and I would love to replay the season with your assumptions. I will...
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Great stuff again Grayson! You really are so committed and disciplined with all your Projects & you give us all inspiration!
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a40lkking wrote:Great stuff again Grayson! You really are so committed and disciplined with all your Projects & you give us all inspiration!I am not sure if it is discipline. It is more sheer...
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