1979 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Winnipeg Jets
Led the most days: New England Whalers (44 of 154)
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1973 WHA Imperialism Map
Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the New England Whalers finished on top with 12 of 12 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| New England Whalers | 12 (100.0%) |
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- Every team starts with the land closest to its arena.
- Win a game and you take all of the loser's territory.
- Territory carries over all season, with no resets until next year.
- Click any territory to trace every team that held it.
Data sources: Game data from Sports Reference; venue data from VenueStats .
Season Records
The standout territory feats of the season.
Biggest Land Grab
+12
Winnipeg Jets
in a single day (1973-01-12)
Longest Reign
22
Winnipeg Jets
straight days as leader
Most Conquered
70
New England Whalers
territories taken all season
Biggest Collapse
−12
Winnipeg Jets
lost in one day (1973-01-21)
Team Directory
Each team's season at a glance — days spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.
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All 7 WHA seasons, 1973 to 1979. Replay any of them game by game, or make your own version.
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1977 WHA Imperialism Map
Phoenix Roadrunners ended on top, led 38 of 178 days
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1976 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Winnipeg Jets
Led the most days: Quebec Nordiques (47 of 182)
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1975 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades
Led the most days: San Diego Mariners (31 of 184)
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1974 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Houston Aeros
Led the most days: Toronto Toros (35 of 188)
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1973 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New England Whalers
Led the most days: Cleveland Crusaders (35 of 188)
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