• Meade, Lee (Ed) WHA Media Guide 1972-73, Published by the league, Hopkins MN 1972.
• Marlow, Walt (Ed) & Frank Polnaszek WHA Media Guide, 1973-1974, Published by the league, Newport Beach CA, 1973.
• Marlow, Walt (Ed) & Frank Polnaszek WHA Media Guide, 1974-1975, Published by the league, Newport Beach CA, 1974.
• Ornest, Leo (Ed) & Frank Polnaszek World Hockey Association 1975-1976 Media Guide, Published by the league, Toronto, 1975.
• Ornest, Leo (Ed) & Frank Polnaszek World Hockey Association 1976-1977 Media Guide, Published by the league, Toronto 1976.
• Clark, Gary (Ed) & Frank Polnaszek World Hockey Association 1977-1978 Media Guide, Published by the league, Hartford, 1977.
• Hewig, John (Ed) & Frank Polnaszek World Hockey Association 1978-1979 Media Guide, Published by the league, Hartford, 1978.

Individual Team Media Guides, listed by season

1972-73:

• Alberta Oilers 1972-73 Media Guide, Published by the team, Edmonton, 1972.
• Media Guide: Chicago Cougars 1972-73 Season, Published by the team, Chicago, 1972.
• Cleveland Crusaders 1972-73 Press-Radio-TV Guide, Published by the team, Cleveland, 1972.
• Houston Aeros 1972-73 Media Guide, Published by the team, Houston, 1972.
• Los Angeles Sharks (1972-73) Media Guide, Published by the team, Los Angeles, 1972.
• Minnesota Fighting Saints 1972-73 Media Guide, Published by the team, St. Paul, 1972
• New England Whalers 1972-73 Training Camp Guide, Published by the team, Boston, 1972.
• New England Whalers 1972-73 Media Guide, Published by the team, Boston, 1972.
• Boyles, Bob (Ed) & Hank Lowenstein New York Raiders 1972-3 Press Guide & Yearbook, Published by the team, New York, 1972.
• Johnson, Kevin (Ed) Philadelphia Blazers Press Guide 1972-73, Published by the Philadelphia World Hockey Club Inc., Philadelphia, 1972.
• Nordiques Quebec 1972-73, Published by PSN Ltd., Quebec, 1972.
• Winnipeg Jets 1972-73 Official Yearbook, Published by the team, Winnipeg, 1972.

1973-74:

• Haggerty, Michael (Ed) Chicago Cougars 1973-74 News Media Guide, Published by the team, Chicago, 1973.
• Cleveland Crusaders 1973-74 Press-Radio-TV Guide, Published by the team, Cleveland, 1973.
• Lerose, Don (Ed) Edmonton Oilers Guide 1973-74, Published by W. D. Hunter, Edmonton, 1973.
• Houston Aeros 1973-74 Media Guide "When Howe Arrived", Published by the team, Houston, 1973.
• Ferroni, Dave and Mike Lamey (Eds) Minnesota Fighting Saints 73-74 Yearbook/Offical Guide, Published by the team, St. Paul, 1973.
• Donovan, Bob (Ed) New England Whalers 1973/74 Fact Book, Published by the team, Boston, 1973.
• Nordiques Quebec Annuaire 1973-74 Yearbook, Published by the team, Quebec, 1973.
• McClure, Michael (Ed) Toronto Toros 1973-74 Media Guide and Fact Book, Published by Analytic Communications Inc., Toronto, 1973.
• Vancouver Blazer Media Guide 73/74, Published by the team, Vancouver, 1973.

1974-75:

• Haggerty, Michael (Ed) Chicago Cougars 1974-75 News Media Guide, Published by the team, Chicago, 1974.
• Cleveland Crusaders 1974-75 News Media Guide, Published by the team, Cleveland, 1974.
• Edmonton Oilers 1974-75 News Media Guide, Published by Edmonton World Hockey Enterprises, Edmonton, 1974.
• Asnes, Bill and Kevin O'Keeffe Houston Aeros 74-75 Media Guide, Published by the team, Houston, 1974.
• Vargo, Joe (Ed) Indianapolis Racers 1974-75 Yearbook, Published by the team, Indianapolis, 1974.
• Pelliccioni, Larry (Ed) Michigan Stags Media Guide, 1974-75, Published by the team, Birmingham MI, 1974.
• Ferroni, Dave and Mike Lamey (Eds) Minnesota Fighting Saints 1974-75 Yearbook/Offical Guide, Published by the team, St. Paul, 1974.
• Neumeier, Bob (Ed) New England Whalers 1974-75 Yearbook, Published by the team, Boston, 1974.
• Official 1974-75 Phoenix Roadrunners Facts Book, Published by the team, Phoenix, 1974.
• Les Nordiques 1974-75 Annuaire-Yearbook, Published by the team, Quebec, 1974.
• DeNunzio, Gabe (Ed) San Diego Mariners 1974-75 Media Guide, Published by the team, San Diego, 1974.
• Boyd, Dennis (Ed) Vancouver Blazers Illustrated Guide 1974-75, Published by the team, Vancouver, 1974.
• Boyd, J. D. (Ed) Winnipeg Jets 1974-75 Media Guide, Published by the team, Winnipeg, 1974.

1975-76:

• Calgary Cowboys 1975/76 Yearbook, Published by the team, Calgary, 1975.
• Cincinnati Stingers 75-76 Media Guide, Published by the team, Cincinnati, 1975.
• Vargo, Joe (Ed) Cleveland Crusaders Yearbook 1975-76, Published by the team, Cleveland, 1975.
• Edmonton Oilers Media Guide, Published by Edmonton World Hockey Enterprises, Edmonton, 1975.
• Burk, Rich (Ed) Aeros 75-76 Media Guide, Published by the team, Houston, 1975.
• Marlow, Walt (Ed) Indianapolis Racers 1975/76 Yearbook, Published by Indiana Hockey, Inc. Indianapolis, 1975.
• Ferroni, Dave and Mike Lamey (Eds) Minnesota Fighting Saints 1975-76 Fact Book, Published by the team, St. Paul, 1975.
• Neumeier, Bob (Ed) New England Whalers 1975-76 Yearbook and Official Guide, Published by the team, Hartford, 1975.
• Official 1975-76 (Phoenix) Roadrunners Facts Book, Published by the team, Phoenix, 1975.
• Les Nordiques 1975-76 Annuaire-Yearbook, Published by the team, Quebec, 1975.
• DeNunzio, Gabe (Ed) San Diego Mariners 1975-1976 Media Guide, Published by the team, San Diego, 1975.
• Toronto Toros Action Guide 1975-76, Published by the team, Toronto, 1975.
• Winnipeg Jets Media Guide 1975/76, Published by Sports Centrepoint Enterprises, Inc., Winnipeg, 1975.

1976-77:

• Birmingham Bulls Press Guide 1976-77, Published by the team, Birmingham, 1976.
• Calgary Cowboys 1975-76 Media Book, Published by the team, Calgary, 1976.
• Cincinnati Stingers Media Guide "A Package Called Dynamite" 1976-77, Published by the team, Cincinnati, 1976.
• Wenschlag, Doug (Ed) Edmonton Oilers Media Guide, 1976-77, Published by Edmonton World Hockey Enterprises, Edmonton, 1976.
• Burk, Rich (Ed) Aeros 76-77 Media Guide, Published by the team, Houston, 1976.
• Marlow, Walt (Ed) Indianapolis Racers Press Guide and Yearbook, 1976-77, Published by the team, Indianapolis, 1976.
• Meade, Lee (Ed) New Minnesota Fighting Saints 1976-77, Published by the team, St. Paul, 1976.
• Neumeier, Bob and Dennis Randall (Eds) New England Whalers 1976-77 Yearbook and Official Guide, Published by the team, Hartford, 1976.
• Official 1976-77 Phoenix Roadrunners Facts Book, Published by the team, Phoenix, 1976.
• Les Nordiques 1976-77 Annuaire-Yearbook, Published by the team, Quebec, 1976.
• DeNunzio, Gabe (Ed) San Diego Mariners 1976-1977 Media Guide, Published by the team, San Diego, 1976.
• Coston, Norm (Ed) Winnipeg Jets Media Guide 1976-77, Published by Sports Centrepoint Enterprises, Inc., Winnipeg, 1976.

1977-78:

• Hewig, John (Ed) Cincinnati Stingers Media Guide and Yearbook, 1977-78, Published by the team, Cincinnati, 1977.
• Ell, Elaine (Ed) Edmonton Oilers Media Guide, 1977-78, Published by Edmonton World Hockey Enterprises, Edmonton, 1977.
• Leiweke, R. Terry (Ed) Aeros '77-'78 Media Guide, Published by the team, Houston, 1977.
• 1977-78 Racers' Hockey Album, Published by the team, Indianapolis, 1977.
• Dennis Randall (Ed) New England Whalers 1977-78 Yearbook and Official Guide, Published by the team, Hartford, 1977.
• Bell, Bob (Ed) Winnipeg Jets Media Guide 1977-78 "Playing Hockey the World Over", Published by Sports Centrepoint Enterprises, Inc., Winnipeg, 1977.

1978-79:

• Gold, Eli (Ed) Birmingham Bulls 1978-79 Media Guide, Published by the team, Birmingham, 1978.
• Cincinnati Stingers Media Guide, 1978-79, Published by the team, Cincinnati, 1978.
• Ell, Elaine (Ed) Edmonton Oilers Media Guide, 1978-79, Published by Edmonton World Hockey Enterprises, Edmonton, 1978.
• Dennis Randall (Ed) New England Whalers 1978-79 Yearbook and Official Guide, Published by the team, Hartford, 1978.
• Les Nordiques 1978-79 Annuaire-Yearbook, Published by the team, Quebec, 1978.
• Bell, Bob (Ed) Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club Media Guide 1978-79, Published by 8 Hockey Ventures, Inc., Winnipeg, 1978.

1979-80:

• Short, John and Elaine Ell (Eds) Edmonton Oilers Media Guide, 1979-80, Published by Edmonton World Hockey Enterprises, Edmonton, 1979.
• Hewig, John (Ed) Hartford Whalers 1979-80 Yearbook & Official Guide, Published by the team, Hartford, 1979.
• Quebec Nordiques Annuaire/Yearbook 1979-80, Published by the team, Quebec, 1979.
• Fenson, Ken (Ed) Winnipeg Jets Media Guide, 1979-80, Published by 8 Hockey Ventures, Winnipeg, 1979.

Books, Magazines, Programs, Websites and Promotional Items

• Baldwin, Howard and Steve Milton Slim and None: My Wild Ride from the WHA to the NHL and All The Way to Hollywood Amazon/Kindle 2014
• Beisel, David Can You Name That Team? The Scarecrow Press, Metuchen NJ, 1991.
• Blawie, Pamela (Ed) Cleveland Crusaders 1974-75 Game Program, Professional Sports Publications, New York, 1974.
• Blueliner (Houston Aeros), Published by the team, Houston, 1973-1977 (multiple issues).
• Boyles, Bob (Ed) World's First Hockey Spectacular Collector's Item Program, Published by the New York Golden Blades Hockey Club, New York, 1973.
• "Blades" Baltimore Blades Souvenir Program, 1975, Published by the team, Baltimore, 1975.
• Canada vs. Russia 1974 Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, Toronto, 1974.
• Chidlovski, Arthur Team USSR vs. Team Canada: The Summit in 1974 www.chidlovski.com/personal/1974/index.htm.
• Creamer, Chris, SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/.
• David, Dan, Hockey Draft Central http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/.
• Davidson, Gary and Bill Libby Breaking the Game Wide Open Athenium, 1974
• Diamond, Dan (Ed) The Official NHL 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book, McClelland & Stevens Inc., Toronto, 1991.
• Diamond, Dan and James Duplacey, Ralph Dinger, Igor Kuperman and Eric Zweig (Eds) Total Hockey Total Sports (New York) / Andrews McMeel (Kansas City), 1998.
• Diamond, Dan and James Duplacey, Ralph Dinger, Igor Kuperman and Eric Zweig (Eds) Total Hockey II Total Sports (New York) / Andrews McMeel (Kansas City), 2001.
• Duplacey, James Shutouts in the Spotlight The Hockey Research Journal Vol III, No III, Society of International Hockey Research, Kingston, 1997.
• Eskenazi, Gerald A Thinking Man's Guide to Pro Hockey, E. P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1972.
• Eskenazi, Gerald The Derek Sanderson Nobody Knows, Follett Publishing, Chicago, 1973.
• Faceoff (Official magazine of the WHA), Published by the league. Multiple issues.
• Fischler, Stan and Shirley Walton Fischler The Hockey Encyclopedia, MacMillan Publishers, New York, 1983.
• Frayne, Trent WHA vs. Soviet Nationals, Holt Rinehart & Winston of Canada Ltd., Toronto, 1974.
• Gassen, Timothy Red White & Blues: The Indianapolis Racers 1974-1979, A Personal History, Purple Cactus Media Publications, Tucson, 2007
• Gassen, Timothy, Curtis Walker et al WHAHOF.com.
• Graham, Richard Neil Wheelers, Dealers, Pucks and Bucks: A Rocking History of Roller Hockey International 2012
• Grusin, Edward (Ed) World Hockey Association Action Annual, Published by WHA Properties, Santa Ana, 1972.
• Hockeytime (Official publication of the Stingers) Vol 1, No 1, October 25 1975. Published by the team.
• Hollander, Zander and Hal Bock (Eds) The Complete Encyclopedia of Ice Hockey, Prentice Hall, Inc., Edgewood Cliffs NJ 1974.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Encyclopedia of Ice Hockey, 4th Ed, Visible Ink Press, Detroit, 1993.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Handbook of Pro Hockey, 1973 Edition, Signet Books, New York, 1972.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Handbook of Pro Hockey, 1974 Edition, Signet Books, New York, 1973.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Handbook of Pro Hockey, 1975 Edition, Signet Books, New York, 1974.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Handbook of Pro Hockey, 1976 Edition, Signet Books, New York, 1975.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Handbook of Pro Hockey, 1977 Edition, Signet Books, New York, 1976.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Handbook of Pro Hockey, 1978 Edition, Signet Books, New York, 1977.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Handbook of Pro Hockey, 1979 Edition, Signet Books, New York, 1978.
• Hollander, Zander (Ed) The Complete Handbook of Pro Hockey, 1980 Edition, Signet Books, New York, 1979.
• Indianapolis Racers Game Program, April 1976, Published by the team, 1976.
• International Series, World Hockey Association vs. Czechoslovakia, Published by the WHA, Hartford, 1977.
• International Series, World Hockey Association vs. Soviet All Stars, Published by the WHA, Hartford, 1977.
• Justia US Law http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/371/742-/2133517/
• Kasiorek, Jason WHA Oilers Page www.homeoftheoilers.orgfree.com.
• Marshall, James Lake Superior Journal www.lakesuperior.com/online/.
• Mavor, Elinor (Ed) The Roadrunners Hockey Highlights, 1974-75, Jeffords Independent Publishing, Phoenix, 1975.
• McFarland, Brian One Hundred Years of Hockey Deneau Publishers, Toronto, 1989.
• Maclean, Norm Hockey's Strange Love Affair Hockey Pictorial-World, WCC Publishing, Montreal, Feb 1977.
• Maclean, Norm 1978-79 WHA Team Previews Hockey Pictorial, WCC Publishing, Montreal, Oct 1978.
• McGuire, Tom (Ed) The World Almanac Guide to Pro Hockey, 1974-75, Bantam Books, New York, 1974.
• Michel, Doug and Bob Mellor Left Wing and a Prayer, Excalibur Sports Publications, Ottawa, 1974.
• Michigan Stags Magazine, Published by the team, 1974 (Preseason issue).
• Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com.
• Phoenix Roadrunners Magazine 1975-76, Published by the team, Phoenix, 1975. (Multiple issues)
• Phoenix Roadrunners Magazine 1976-77, Published by the team, Phoenix, 1976. (Multiple issues)
• Sanderson, Derek with Kevin Shea Crossing The Line: The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original Triumph Books, 2012
• Slate, Ralph Internet Hockey Database www.hockeydb.com.
• The Spur (Game program), Published by the Denver Spurs, Denver, 1975.
• Vintage Minnesota Hockey https://history.vintagemnhockey.com/.
• Wallechinsky, David The Complete Book of the Olympics, Penguin Books, New York, 1984.
• Walker, Curtis Winnipeg Jets Memorial Site www.curtiswalker.com/jets.
• Wigge, Larry and Joe Marcin (Eds) The Sporting News 1975-76 Pro and Amateur Hockey Guide, Compiled by Herb Elk. Published by C. C. Johnson Spink, St. Louis, 1975.
• Wigge, Larry and Joe Marcin (Eds) The Sporting News 1976-77 Pro and Amateur Hockey Guide, Compiled by Herb Elk. Published by C. C. Johnson Spink, St. Louis, 1976.
• Wigge, Larry and Joe Marcin (Eds) The Sporting News 1977-78 Pro and Amateur Hockey Guide, Compiled by Herb Elk. Published by C. C. Johnson Spink, St. Louis, 1977.
• Wigge, Larry (Ed) The Sporting News 1978-79 Pro and Amateur Hockey Guide, Compiled by Herb Elk. Published by C. C. Johnson Spink, St. Louis, 1978.
• Wigge, Larry (Ed) The Sporting News 1979-80 Pro and Amateur Hockey Guide, Compiled by Herb Elk and Frank Polnaszek. Published by C. C. Johnson Spink, St. Louis, 1979.
• Winnipeg Jets vs. Team Finland (Game Program) Published by 8 Hockey Ventures, Winnipeg, 1979.
• Ward, David The Lost 10 Point Night: Searching for my Hockey Hero ... Jim Harrison Amazon Publishing 2014
• Walker, Curtis Winnipeg Jets: The WHA Years, Day by Day 2013

Newspapers and Periodicals

• Arizona (Phoenix) Republic: 1974 through 1979.
• Calgary Herald: 1972 through 1979
• Chicago Tribune: Various issues between 1972 and 1976
• The Hockey News: Multiple Issues from 1971-1980.
• The Hockey Spectator: 1972-1973.
• Los Angeles Times: 1972 through 1979
• New York Times: 1972 through 1979
• Le Journal de Quebec: 1972 through 1979
• The Sporting News: 1972 through 1979
• Washington Post: Various issues between 1977 and 1979
• Various issues of the Edmonton Journal, the Montreal Gazette, the Ottawa Sun, the Windsor Star, and the Lewiston Daily Sun,

Press Releases

Multiple press releases released by the World Hockey Association 1971-1979.

Newspaper Articles and Reprints

• Dunn, Art Forey Ruled Out Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar 1974, Sect 3 page 2.
• Eskenazi, Gerald Hockey League Formed In Rivalry With N. H. L. (New York Times, 14 Sept 1971) New York Times Encyclopedia of Sports, Vol 8: Soccer and Hockey, Gene Brown Ed, Arno Press, New York, 1979.
• Eskenazi, Gerald New Hockey Loop Picks Club Sites (New York Times 25 Sept 1971) New York Times Encyclopedia of Sports, Vol 8: Soccer and Hockey, Gene Brown Ed, Arno Press, New York, 1979.
• Eskenazi, Gerald Hockey Leagues In Tune (New York Times, 20 Feb 1974) New York Times Encyclopedia of Sports, Vol 8: Soccer and Hockey, Gene Brown Ed, Arno Press, New York, 1979.
• Eskenazi, Gerald Temporary Injunction Against NHL Frees Hull and Others to Play in WHA, New York Times, 9 Nov 1972.
• Gammons, Peter Wild Willie Gets a New Lease on Life Sports Illustrated, 28 Nov 1977
• Gutskey, Earl Numerous NHL Stars, 3 Russians Included Among WHA Draftees, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb 1972.
• Herman, Robin NHL Governors Turn Down Merger With 6 WHA Teams (New York Times, 10 Aug 1977) New York Times Encyclopedia of Sports, Vol 8: Soccer and Hockey, Gene Brown Ed, Arno Press, New York, 1979.
• Herman, Robin Salaries in Hockey Drying Up Minors (New York Times, 21 Sept 1975) New York Times Encyclopedia of Sports, Vol 8: Soccer and Hockey, Gene Brown Ed, Arno Press, New York, 1979.
• Howe Displays Old Style in WHA Round Robin New York Times, Page 29, 26 Sept 1973.
• Keese, Parton NHL Approves Plan to Merge With Four Clubs From WHA New York Times, 23 Mar 1979.
• Keese, Parton Compensation Rule Key to NHL Pact (New York Times, 7 Oct 1975) New York Times Encyclopedia of Sports, Vol 8: Soccer and Hockey, Gene Brown Ed, Arno Press, New York, 1979.
• Koppett, Leonard The League Maker: He Weds Excess Money to Surplus Talent, New York Times, 11 Nov 1973.
• Baltimore Now Site of WHA Club (Associated Press) Arizona Republic, page D-1, 24 Jan 1975.
• Caught In The Draft Winnipeg Free Press, 14 Feb 1972.
• The Draft, Round by Round The Globe and Mail (Toronto), 14 Feb 1972.
• WHA's Dayton Team Drafts Orr, Esposito Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb 1972.
• What's In a Name? Detroit Free Press, 23 July 1974.

Photo Credits (when known): Bill Nevers, William Torzewski, Mike Koster, Doug Davis, Bob Schmidt, Tom Cushing, Ed McCullough, Jory Levingston, Sue MacMaster, Steve Babineau, Paul Kennedy, Paul Kellogg, Les Rosner, Al Howard, Diane Carparelli, Dick Brimley, Randy Kula, and many more. All images in this book are believed to be in the public domain and are used here for their historical context. If you feel an image is being used inappropriately, contact the author at scott dot surgent at gmail dot com.

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