--- product_id: 5492021 title: "WHA Chronicles" price: "A$22" currency: AUD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/5492021-wha-chronicles store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # WHA Chronicles **Price:** A$22 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WHA Chronicles - **How much does it cost?** A$22 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/5492021-wha-chronicles) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This three disc set will be a limited edition run of 10,000 numbered pieces and is destined to become a collector's item for any serious hockey fan. Review: What the WHA...? Great DVD Set! - As we survey the aftermath of the recent 2012-2013 NHL labour lockout, viewing this DVD set brought back wonderful memories of seven very brief years when the National Hockey League was not the only game in town. With exclusive videos of WHA championship victories by the Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets, the DVD also presents a WHA All-Star game and the little-known exhibition win by the New England Whalers over the Soviet National hockey team. For me, the highlight of the set is an exclusive interview with Bobby Hull, whose defection from the Chicago Blackhawks rocked the NHL and brought viability to the fledgling World Hockey Association in 1972. Bobby shares a great story about how mavericks "Wild Bill" Hunter and Ben Hatskin inadvertently pushed NHL moguls to get involved in the Canada-Russia Summit Series in 1972. The NHL was in its own little world, but before it was too late they foresaw there could be North American involvement in international hockey without them unless they pushed to the front of the line. The series was woefully ill-timed, as the senior league still relied on predictable and easy-to-defend "linear" hockey, clearly icing an ill-prepared all-star squad, but hockey history was unfolding before our eyes. As time wears on, the Canada-Russia series of '72 remains one of Canada's fondest national memories. The WHA not only opened up hockey, but perhaps the world also. Starting with western European players, eventually players defected from Czechoslovakia and Russia. Entering with a bang, the rival league went down with a whimper, ending up with only 4 of their franchises being absorbed in a 1979 "expansion." Of these four (Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, Hartford Whalers), only the Edmonton franchise survived. The NHL vanquished its rival, almost completely erasing memory of it, but the 7-year blip made for many great hockey memories. I am disappointed and frankly, greatly surprised, no WHA Hockey tapes survived from Global TV's 1970s coverage of the Toronto Toros! Does anyone remember the broadcasting troika of Mike Anscombe, Carl Brewer and Bill Bird, covering the Toros weekly from a half-full/half-empty Maple Leaf Gardens, icing luminaries like Shotgun Tommy Simpson, Frank Mahovlich, Paul Henderson, Les Binkley, Vaclav Nedomansky, Gilles Gratton, Dave Tataryn, Greg Neeld and Carl Brewer (called out of retirement)? I suspect that not all of the games disappeared and if my hunch is right, they are probably occupying some lucky person's library as I type. Alas, perhaps we'll never know. Review: The WHA Chronicles - Yes it was a rebel league, but you can't help loving them for challenging the stranglehold that the NHL had on professional hockey at the time. The WHA changed hockey forever. It's really hard to believe that there is so little video evidence left of the league. This 3-disc DVD set captures all the moments that are left from the rival league of the 70's. I highly recommend it to all hockey fans. It is a great historical document. I can't wait to watch it again. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00169JF32 | | Best Sellers Rank | #227,151 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #3,800 in Sports (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (50) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | MPAA rating | G (General Audience) | | Media Format | Import, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Number of discs | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 7.48 x 5.39 x 0.59 inches; 7.87 ounces | | Release date | May 27, 2008 | | Run time | 8 hours and 39 minutes | | Studio | Unobstructed View | ## Product Details - **Format:** Import, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Genre:** Sports - **Manufacturer:** Unobstructed View - **Number Of Discs:** 1 - **Runtime:** 8 hours and 39 minutes ## Images ![WHA Chronicles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419mTrGDpXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What the WHA...? Great DVD Set! *by T***Y on February 7, 2013* As we survey the aftermath of the recent 2012-2013 NHL labour lockout, viewing this DVD set brought back wonderful memories of seven very brief years when the National Hockey League was not the only game in town. With exclusive videos of WHA championship victories by the Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets, the DVD also presents a WHA All-Star game and the little-known exhibition win by the New England Whalers over the Soviet National hockey team. For me, the highlight of the set is an exclusive interview with Bobby Hull, whose defection from the Chicago Blackhawks rocked the NHL and brought viability to the fledgling World Hockey Association in 1972. Bobby shares a great story about how mavericks "Wild Bill" Hunter and Ben Hatskin inadvertently pushed NHL moguls to get involved in the Canada-Russia Summit Series in 1972. The NHL was in its own little world, but before it was too late they foresaw there could be North American involvement in international hockey without them unless they pushed to the front of the line. The series was woefully ill-timed, as the senior league still relied on predictable and easy-to-defend "linear" hockey, clearly icing an ill-prepared all-star squad, but hockey history was unfolding before our eyes. As time wears on, the Canada-Russia series of '72 remains one of Canada's fondest national memories. The WHA not only opened up hockey, but perhaps the world also. Starting with western European players, eventually players defected from Czechoslovakia and Russia. Entering with a bang, the rival league went down with a whimper, ending up with only 4 of their franchises being absorbed in a 1979 "expansion." Of these four (Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, Hartford Whalers), only the Edmonton franchise survived. The NHL vanquished its rival, almost completely erasing memory of it, but the 7-year blip made for many great hockey memories. I am disappointed and frankly, greatly surprised, no WHA Hockey tapes survived from Global TV's 1970s coverage of the Toronto Toros! Does anyone remember the broadcasting troika of Mike Anscombe, Carl Brewer and Bill Bird, covering the Toros weekly from a half-full/half-empty Maple Leaf Gardens, icing luminaries like Shotgun Tommy Simpson, Frank Mahovlich, Paul Henderson, Les Binkley, Vaclav Nedomansky, Gilles Gratton, Dave Tataryn, Greg Neeld and Carl Brewer (called out of retirement)? I suspect that not all of the games disappeared and if my hunch is right, they are probably occupying some lucky person's library as I type. Alas, perhaps we'll never know. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The WHA Chronicles *by K***R on April 5, 2009* Yes it was a rebel league, but you can't help loving them for challenging the stranglehold that the NHL had on professional hockey at the time. The WHA changed hockey forever. It's really hard to believe that there is so little video evidence left of the league. This 3-disc DVD set captures all the moments that are left from the rival league of the 70's. I highly recommend it to all hockey fans. It is a great historical document. I can't wait to watch it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect! *by S***5 on July 29, 2012* totally lived up to what it was advertised as. the quality of the games is great, though i wouldnt have cared if it was not. the metal case is awesome as well. i would not have minded some portions of games as well as part of a second or larger version of this set. there is a fight montage which while entertaining proves that there is plenty more WHA footage out there. great set here, though. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/5492021-wha-chronicles](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/5492021-wha-chronicles) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*