Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): with the modern era expansion in the 1967 – 68 season and the creation of the west division , the wales trophy was awarded to the team that finished in first place in the east division during the regular season.
Output (English): the modern era was a time when more teams were added to the sport . during this time , in the season of 1967-68 , the west division was created , and the wales trophy was given to the team in the east division that finished first during the regular season.