1978-79 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Winnipeg Jets
Led the most days: New England Whalers (44 of 154)
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1978-79 WHA Imperialism Map
Winnipeg Jets7–3Edmonton Oilers+7 territories
Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the Winnipeg Jets finished on top with 7 of 7 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | 7 (100.0%) |
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Territory Mapping SoftwareHow WHA Territory Conquest Works
- 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
+7
Winnipeg Jets
in a single day (1978-11-07)
Longest Reign
11
New England Whalers
straight days as leader
Most Conquered
86
Winnipeg Jets
territories taken all season
Biggest Collapse
−7
Winnipeg Jets
lost in one day (1978-11-09)
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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1977-78 WHA Imperialism Map
Winnipeg Jets ended on top, led 40 of 163 days
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1976-77 WHA Imperialism Map
Phoenix Roadrunners ended on top, led 38 of 178 days
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1975-76 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Winnipeg Jets
Led the most days: Quebec Nordiques (47 of 182)
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1974-75 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades
Led the most days: San Diego Mariners (31 of 184)
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1973-74 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Houston Aeros
Led the most days: Toronto Toros (35 of 188)
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1972-73 WHA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New England Whalers
Led the most days: Cleveland Crusaders (35 of 188)
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