Crossword 19: Historic Hockey Leagues and Teams

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
Across
  1. 1. - Relocated to Dallas in 1993.
  2. 4. - Early NHL team before becoming the Nordiques.
  3. 7. - Famous for their green jerseys and Whalers’ anthem.
  4. 9. - NHL team that became the second Winnipeg Jets.
  5. 11. - Defunct NHL team with early success.
  6. 12. - Final iteration of the New York Americans.
  7. 15. - Merged with the Minnesota North Stars.
  8. 16. - WHA team in the early 1970s.
  9. 17. - A WHA team with a colorful history.
  10. 18. - First U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup.
  11. 22. - Known for their white skates.
  12. 23. - Early version of the Maple Leafs.
  13. 24. - Popular IHL franchise.
  14. 28. - Predecessor to the modern NHL franchises.
  15. 29. - WHA team known for their physical play.
  16. 30. - Pre-NHL hockey powerhouse.
Down
  1. 2. - Short-lived NHL team in the 1930s.
  2. 3. - Short-lived NHL team in the 1920s.
  3. 5. - Transitioned to NHL and became a powerhouse.
  4. 6. - Predecessor to the New Jersey Devils.
  5. 8. - Brief NHL team before relocating.
  6. 10. - Original Six team with rich history.
  7. 13. - Pre-NHL Stanley Cup dynasty.
  8. 14. - Last non-NHL team to win the Stanley Cup.
  9. 19. - Relocated to Calgary in 1980.
  10. 20. - Early name for the Red Wings.
  11. 21. - The original Jets before joining the NHL.
  12. 25. - Famous for their rivalry with the Canadiens.
  13. 26. - The World Hockey Association, active in the 1970s.
  14. 27. - WHA team famous for signing Gordie Howe.