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The Calgary Flames were originally which team?

Atlanta Flames. The Atlanta Flames moved to Calgary to start the 1980 season.

The Edmonton Oilers were originally known as whom?

Alberta Oilers. The Oilers began play in 1972 in the World Hockey Association. They played their home games in both Edmonton and Calgary, and were thus known as the Alberta Oilers.

The New Jersey Devils were born in 1974-75 as which team?

Kansas City Scouts. First they were the Scouts, then the Rockies, then the Devils.

The Hartford Whalers left Connecticut to become the Carolina Hurricanes. Prior to leaving, the Whalers made an effort to expand their fan base by playing some 'home' games in:

Springfield, MA. The Hurricanes played 2 years in Greensboro, while the Raleigh facility was constructed. Prior to moving and, in an attempt to expand their New England fan base while still based in Hartford, the Hurricanes played several 'home' games in Springfield, MA.

The Winnipeg Jets were originally known as what team?

None of the Above. The Winnipeg Jets were originally known as the Winnipeg Jets. They became the Phoenix Coyotes (1996). The Vancouver Millionaires won the Stanley cup in 1915, 2 years prior to the NHL being formed. They later disbanded.

The California (Golden) Seals played between 1967 and 1976. They relocated to start the 1976/77 season as which team?

Cleveland Barons. The Barons lasted just 2 years.

The Minnesota North Stars merged with another team after the 1977-78 season. With whom did they merge?

The Cleveland Barons. In the year prior to the merger (1977-78) Cleveland's record was 22-45-13 while Minnesota went 18-53-9. After the merger, Minnesota improved to just 28-40-12.

Beginning with the 1979-80 season, 4 teams from the now defunct World Hockey Association, began play in the NHL. Three of the 4 teams have since moved. Which former WHA team has not moved?

The Edmonton Oilers. The 4 WHA teams were: The Winnipeg Jets who left for Phoenix, The Hartford Whalers who left for Carolina, and the Quebec Nordiques who left for Denver. And of course the Edmonton Oilers who, thankfully, have stayed put.

Which of these cities has NEVER had an NHL franchise?

Seattle, WA. The California Golden Seals were based in Oakland, and in fact were known as the Oakland Seals for a time. The Hamilton (Ont) Tigers operated from 1920-25.

Which of the folloing was NOT a real NHL franchise?

Seattle Pilots. Pittsburgh Pirates (1925-30) Disbanded. New York Americans (1925-42) Disbanded. Montreal Maroons (1924-38) Disbanded. The Seattle Pilots were a one year wonder (1969)Major League Baseball team.