The history of the world hockey association lautier, jack, polnaszek, frank on. Mmxiii tank productions, all information, and team names are property of the world hockey association. The texas hockey history center is a monument to the sport in texas, and. History of the national hockey league19671992world hockey association. The houston aeros celebrated their 10th season of play in the american hockey league during the 201112 season. These aeros won two world hockey association championships. The logo, uniform, and branding history of the houston aeros ihl home hockey minorpro hockey ihl houston aeros logos. The team won two championships but folded in 1978, a year before the wha ceased operations. The contracts of fifteen players were sold to the winnipeg jets, and the balance of the players were released. The houston aeros of the world hockey association ended the 197374 season with a record of 48 wins and 25 losses and 5 ties for 101 points, finishing first in the whas wha west division. The team has won two hockey titles the international leagues turner cup in. Currently over 10,000 on display for your viewing pleasure. The world hockey association was a major league hockey league that operated from 1972 to 1979.
Two years later, the aeros became the affiliate for the wild. Dineen was the only head coach and general manager in aeros history and led the team to a 28517019 record over six seasons. The aeros were an international hockey league ihl expansion team back in 1994. Seattle has a longer and more diverse hockey history, from minor pros to. This website is unofficial and not endorsed by the wha or any wha franchise. Customize 2008 09ahl houston aeros 42 matt kassian hockey jersey white. The teams name is an homage to the houston aeros of the world hockey association in the 1970s, one of the teams gordie howe played for in the wha. After 16 seasons without hockey, the houston apollos arrived in 1965. This multidisc set chronicles the rise of the winnipeg jets and houston aeros in the world hockey association in the 1970s. Houston deserves a national hockey league team big jolly times. The history books of the nfl, nhl, nba, and mlb are littered with.
This site is maintained for research purposes only. There is a great hockey history in houston, beginning with. Get uptodate houston aeros statistics, schedules, rosters and much more on hockey. The 197374 houston aeros season was the houston aeros second season of operation in the world hockey association wha. Houston aeros goaltending history ahl main page facebook. After receiving his degree, chilly was immediately contacted and was named the official mascot of the houston aeros hockey club. The aeros were the first major professional hockey team in texas and became one of the states most successful. May 05, 20 the team will not be returning home for the second round and the teams send off will go down in the books as one of the saddest moments in houston aeros history. Gordie howe signed a four year millions dollar contract, tuesday, june 20, 1973 with the world hockey association houston aeros in houston. Houston has had a long history with professional hockey, starting in 1946 with a united states hockey league team. The houston aeros of the world hockey association existed from 197278. Houston aeros hockey team wha statistics and history at. The puck stops here for houstons jilted hockey fans. Sports illustrated intended this book to be for kids, but i have to tell you this is a fantastic hockey history book that any hockey fan can enjoy.
Learn the history behind their success, how gordie howe and his sons became. With the aeros having folded, the houston apollos of the central hockey league were revived for the 197980 season. Purchase tickets for the houston aeros and get started planning your next fun hockey outing by using our website. Gordie howe of the houston aeros and mark messier of the houston apollos get some love too. And although the name aeros did resurface in houston in 96 in the international hockey league, the city has never had a major league hockey team since, despite several applications and an unsuccessful attempt at buying the edmonton oilers in the late 90s. The 197475 aeros had the best season in franchise history despite. There is a great hockey history in houston, beginning with the apollos in 1965, and continuing with the aeros in the wha, ihl and ahl. Houston aeros statistics and history wha leagues wha houston aeros. Customize 2009 10 ahl houston aeros 12 cody almond white hockey jersey. Gordie restarted his hockey career in order to fulfill his dream of playing professionally with his sons. They played in houston, texas at the toyota center. The houston chronicle recently reported that new rockets owner and billionaire tilman fertitta is. History of the national hockey league19671992world hockey.
One of the most successful franchises in the league, the houston aeros lived up to the. Remembering the wha winnipeg jets, remembering the wha houston aeros, jets vs aeros wha game highlights, international wha games, jets vs aeros complete wha game, and winnipeg jets. The aeros were originally slated to play in dayton, ohio, as a charter member of the wha. Com stadium books t the houston aeros, playing in the world hockey association from 1972 to 1978, were one of the most successful teams in the league. Historical facts and data about the houston aeros ahl hockey team of the ahl, including players, standings, logos, and game program images.
Houston aeros hockey team ahl statistics and history at hockeydb. The houston aeros were a professional ice hockey club that played in the world hockey association wha from 1972 to 1978. History of the national hockey league19671992world. Houston aeros hockey signed book houston aeros team signed souvenir booklet other. The last time houston sports had a hockey team was when the aeros called the bayou city home. Houston aeros tickets aeros tickets 20202021 aeros schedule. They won the avco cup in 1974 and 1975, narrowly missing a third in 1976. Wha finals the world hockey association began play in 197273 as a 12team rival of the 56yearold nhl. This site is not affiliated with the houston aeros or the wha. Named after the wha franchise, the new aeros had an entirely different identity package, featuring new colors and an excellent new logo, with jerseys sporting a military theme. The aeros were the second ihl team to be named after a wha franchise. If houston gets an nhl hockey team, what should they be.
The houston aeros were one of the most successful wha franchises in the 1970s but folded while still a winning team. An exclusive and vintage houston aeros bonus feature from the wha hall of fame dvd set wha legends. Houston aeros byl profesionalni americky klub ledniho hokeje, ktery sidlil v houstonu ve state texas. Houston aeros hockey apparel store prep sportswear. Houston aeros book signing booklet hockey fashion tips fashion design man shop my favorite things vintage. The teams name is a homage to the houston aeros of the world hockey association in the 1970s, one of the teams gordie howe played for in the wha. However, dayton residents were indifferent at best to a wha team, and while there were questions. For the first time ever, this vintage footage is getting a high quality release. The houston aeros were a member of the nowdefunct world hockey association wha from 197278.
History of the houston aeros houston aeros questionable beginnings. The team won the ihl turner cup in 1999 by defeating orlando. Aeros ve sve posledni sezone v wha skoncily ve ctvrtfinale playoff. The history of hockey in houston third string goalie. Nov 17, 2017 if houston gets an nhl hockey team, like so many are clamoring for, what should they be called. Texas hockey history center showcases vast and rich. Media in category houston aeros players the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. The houston aeros of the world hockey association ended the 197374 season with a record of 48 wins, 25 losses and 5 ties for 101 points, finishing first in the whas west division, and compiled a postseason mark of 122. The apollos were in the central hockey league as a farm club of the nhls montreal canadians. Whether youre a current student, parent, player, fan or alumni, youll find over 500 products to customize from, including houston aeros tshirts, sweatshirts, all hats, all bags, and more. Credits for pictures on this web site are given when know. Buy the indianapolis racers book here, buy wha merchandise here. Chilly attended depaw university where he graduated with high honors in human and sports entertainment. However, dayton residents were indifferent at best to a wha.
The league then convinced gordie to come out of retirement to play with them on the houston aeros. Feb 05, 2017 a long year gap awaited the fans in houston before hockey would return in 199495 in the form of the new houston aeros of the international hockey league. Search for your apparel store and shop for school uniforms. Houston s inaugural season aligned with the whas inaugural season in 197273. The wha played for the avco world trophy in its seven playoff finals avco financial services underwrote the playoffs. Houston hockey fans are in despair over the loss of their aeros, whose final game in the american hockey league playoffs will be the teams last representing the city. While the houston aeros named lived on in minor league hockey. The two teams received an influx of young talent and dominated the league before the 1979 merger between the wha and the larger national hockey league. The team would win the avco world trophy wha championship. World hockey association history and statistics at. The team played in the sam houston coliseum, among others. Since pre internet minor league pictures are hard to find, only goalies of which i. The original houston aeros played in the world hockey association wha from its inception in 1972. Whether its expansion or a team relocation there is enough history in the name houston aeros that it could work.
Aeros confirm move from houston to des moines houston chronicle. Historic images 1974 press photo houston aeros hockey players clear the puck from the crease. The houston aeros were a professional ice hockey club that played in. From wikibooks, open books for an open world history of the national hockey league. Hockey goalie ice hockey houston aeros marvel history classic. For the first time in the history of professional team sports, a father would play with his son. The season saw the debut of gordie howe and his sons in the wha. By the time the 197273 wha season began, 67 players had switched from the nhl to the wha. A long year gap awaited the fans in houston before hockey would return in 199495 in the form of the new houston aeros of the international hockey league. The houston aeros were granted an expansion franchise in the international hockey league ihl on january 12, 1994, according to the teams website. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their six seasons and won two league championships in three final appearances. The greatest pro sports teams that disappeared page 6 247. While houston has not to date played host to another major league hockey franchise, the houston aeros helped cement houstons place as a major league city. Get uptodate houston aeros statistics, schedules, rosters and much more on.
In fact, my recurring thought upon the inaugural flipthrough was this is the book the canadian museum of history or the hockey hall of. Sve domaci zapasy odehraval v hale compaq center s kapacitou 14 906. Together they helped the team to the leagues fourth best record, finishing second. On april 19, 20, it was announced that the team would move to des moines, iowa at the beginning of the 2014 ahl season and would be known as the iowa wild. Houston aeros logos international hockey league 1940. History of the houston aeros of the world hockey association wha one of the most successful franchises in the league, the houston aeros lived up to the billing of being a cornerstone of the wha, and for the most part were one of the few shining stars in the league.
Houston aeros hockey team ahl statistics and history at. V letech 19721978 pusobil v profesionalni soutezi world hockey association. The houston aeros were a major league hockey team based in houston, tx playing in the world hockey association from 1972 to 1978. Houston would become home to minor league hockey with a team named the aeros joining the ihl in 1994, while the nhl finally joined the lone star state, when the minnesota north stars became the dallas stars in 1993. Houston has had a long history with professional hockey, starting in 1946 with a united. Houston aeros logos american hockey league ahl chris. The world hockey association was a second major league and was in direct competition with the long established national hockey league nhl. Texas hockey history center showcases vast and rich history.
Aeros era in houston comes to an end sports update. Houston aeros logo on chris creamers sports logos page sportslogos. The logo, uniform, and branding history of the houston aeros wha home hockey professional ice hockey wha houston aeros logos. Customize 2008 09 ahl houston aeros 7 clayton stoner hockey jersey white. Tthe houston aeros, playing in the world hockey association from 1972 to 1978, were one of the most successful teams in the league. Until the rockets championships in 1994 and 1995, they were houstons only championship. When the houston aeros of the world hockey association signed his sons mark and marty prior to the 197374 season. If houston gets an nhl hockey team, like so many are clamoring for, what should they be called.
The world hockey association began play in 197273 as a 12team rival of the 56yearold nhl. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The first of two houston aeros franchises were created in 1972. The houston aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the world hockey association wha from 1972 to 1978. The houston aeros were an american professional ice hockey team that played from 1994 to 20 in the american hockey league.
If or when houston sports gets a hockey team, the owners should name it the aeros. As you all now know the, houston aeros are leaving houston at the end of the season, however the name, logo, and legacy are being. One example is how terry ruskowskis professional hockey career began in texas with the houston aeros. Apr 18, 20 aeros confirm move from houston to des moines. Hockey players try red bull crashed ice track for the first time without practice. The houston aeros were an expansion team in the international hockey league in 1994.