Crossword 19: Historic Hockey Leagues and Teams

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Across
  1. 3. - First U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup.
  2. 5. - Early version of the Maple Leafs.
  3. 7. - Early NHL team before becoming the Nordiques.
  4. 9. - Brief NHL team before relocating.
  5. 12. - WHA team known for their physical play.
  6. 15. - Relocated to Dallas in 1993.
  7. 16. - Last non-NHL team to win the Stanley Cup.
  8. 19. - Famous for their rivalry with the Canadiens.
  9. 21. - Defunct NHL team with early success.
  10. 22. - Relocated to Calgary in 1980.
  11. 23. - WHA team in the early 1970s.
  12. 25. - Merged with the Minnesota North Stars.
  13. 26. - Pre-NHL Stanley Cup dynasty.
  14. 27. - Predecessor to the New Jersey Devils.
  15. 28. - Original Six team with rich history.
  16. 29. - Early name for the Red Wings.
  17. 30. - Known for their white skates.
Down
  1. 1. - A WHA team with a colorful history.
  2. 2. - The original Jets before joining the NHL.
  3. 4. - Final iteration of the New York Americans.
  4. 6. - Short-lived NHL team in the 1920s.
  5. 8. - Predecessor to the modern NHL franchises.
  6. 10. - NHL team that became the second Winnipeg Jets.
  7. 11. - The World Hockey Association, active in the 1970s.
  8. 13. - Famous for their green jerseys and Whalers’ anthem.
  9. 14. - Short-lived NHL team in the 1930s.
  10. 17. - WHA team famous for signing Gordie Howe.
  11. 18. - Popular IHL franchise.
  12. 20. - Pre-NHL hockey powerhouse.
  13. 24. - Transitioned to NHL and became a powerhouse.