Celebrate the legacy of the World Hockey Association with this ultra-soft tee crafted from premium airlume ring-spun cotton blended with durable polyester. Designed for both comfort and style, it features a vintage-inspired WHA logo that will age beautifully with each wash. The unisex fit ensures a flattering silhouette for everyone, making it an essential addition to any casual wardrobe. Printed using eco-friendly inks, this shirt not only looks good but also supports sustainable practices.
From the brand: The Story
The World Hockey Association
operated from 1972-1979.
Although the WHA was not the first league to attempt to challenge the NHL's supremacy, i
t was by far the most successful. The league tried to capitalize on the lack of hockey teams in a number of major American cities and mid-level Canadian cities, and also hoped to attract the best players by paying more than NHL owners would. The WHA successfully challenged the NHL's
reserve clause
, which bound players to their NHL teams even without a valid contract, allowing players in both leagues greater freedom of movement. Sixty-seven players jumped from the NHL to the WHA in the first year, led by star forward
Bobby Hull
, whose ten-year, $2.75 million contract was a record at the time. The WHA also took the initiative to sign European players.
The WHA had an acrimonious relationship with the NHL, resulting in numerous legal battles, as well as competition for control of players and markets. In spite of this, merger talks began almost immediately, as the WHA was constantly unstable, with franchises occasionally relocating or folding in the middle of the season. NHL owners voted down a 1977 plan to merge six WHA teams into the NHL before a 1979 merger was approved. As a result, the WHA ceased operations, and four teams joined the NHL for the
1979-80 season
: the Edmonton Oilers, New England Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets.
Crafted with the intention of being the softest shirt in your lineup, our signature tees are made with premium airlume (for softness) and ringspun (for durability) cotton combined with poly to make the
perfect tee
👌 that wears and feels like a well-worn favorite. Our garments are printed with inks that actually blend into the fabric giving it more character and true vintage look with every wash.
Size Chart
52% airlume
ring-spun cotton/48% polyester
Unisex fit
Imported garment with American-made fabrics.
Printed in the USA 🇺🇸
Made in certified eco-friendly facilities ♻️
