North American Hockey League (1973-1977)

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The North American Hockey League was a professional hockey league that existed from 1973 to 1977. It served as the inspiration for the movie, Slap Shot. Was a breakaway circuit from the old Eastern Hockey League.

Teams:

• Beauce Jaros (1975-1977)
• Broome Dusters (1973-1977)
• Buffalo Norsemen (1975-1976)
• Cape Cod Cubs (1973-1974)
• Cape Codders (1974-1976)
• Erie Blades (1975-1977)
• Johnstown Jets (1973-1977)
• Long Island Cougars (1973-1975)
• Maine Nordiques (1973-1977)
• Mohawk Valley Comets (1973-1977)
• Philadelphia Firebirds (1974-1977)
• Syracuse Blazers (1973-1977)