The Copper & Blue, an Edmonton Oilers community

Would a second coming of the WHA have access to hockey markets and competitive arenas to create a successful league?

Could the players talk their way into a second Rebel League, a second WHA?

On this day 32 years ago the Oilers and Jets played the last game in WHA history. Today in Edmonton the WHA has been all but forgotten. There are seven years of Oilers history tied to the WHA and with 32 NHL now under our belts I see no better time than now to start recognizing and celebrating the OIlers WHA history as the team enters their 40th anniversary season.

Once, a generation ago, the Edmonton Oilers picked first overall in the World Hockey Association. This is that story.

Sure, the Phoenix Coyotes put on a good show. But us Oiler fans should be crying to get the Jets back.