NHL Western Division
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The NHL's Western Division was formed after expansion in 1967. The division existed for 7 seasons until 1974.
Contents
Division lineups
1967-1970
- Los Angeles Kings
- Minnesota North Stars
- California Seals/Oakland Seals
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- St. Louis Blues
Changes from 1966-1967 season
- The NHL split into two divisions, the Eastern and the Western
- The expansion teams form the Western Division
- The California Seals change their name to Oakland Seals mid-season 1967-68
1970-1972
- California Golden Seals
- Chicago Black Hawks
- Los Angeles Kings
- Minnesota North Stars
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- St. Louis Blues
Changes from 1969-1970 season
- The Chicago Black Hawks moved in from the Eastern Division
- The Oakland Seals changed their name to the California Golden Seals
1972-1974
- Atlanta Flames
- California Golden Seals
- Chicago Black Hawks
- Los Angeles Kings
- Minnesota North Stars
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- St. Louis Blues
Changes from 1971-1972 season
- The Atlanta Flames were added as an expansion team
After the 1973-1974 season
The league was reformatted into two conferences with two divisions each:- Prince of Wales Conference
- *Adams Division
- *Norris Division
- Clarence Campbell Conference
- *Patrick Division
- *Smythe Division
Division Champions
- 1968 - Philadelphia Flyers
- 1969 - St. Louis Blues
- 1970 - St. Louis Blues
- 1971 - Chicago Black Hawks
- 1972 - Chicago Black Hawks
- 1973 - Chicago Black Hawks
- 1974 - Philadelphia Flyers
Stanley Cup Winner produced
- 1974 - Philadelphia Flyers
See also
- NHL Eastern Division
- Adams Division
- Norris Division
- Patrick Division
- Smythe Division
- Historic NHL Lineups
Reference
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