West Division (WHA)
The WHA's West Division was formed in 1972. The division existed for five seasons until 1977. In 1972, the WHA was formed with 12 teams, split into two divisions of six teams each, with the other division being the East Division. The division existed until 1977, as the WHA decreased to only eight teams and divisions weren't used anymore. Division lineups. After the 1976–1977 season. The league folded four teams during the off-season, reducing the number of teams to eight, as the WHA decided not to use a divisional format. West Division (WHA) The