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“While the National Hockey League ruled the ice in the early 1970s, there was the rebel league that would disrupt the sports world and change hockey forever — the untold story of the World Hockey Association.”
In the early 1970s, professional hockey was shaken to its core. A group of bold visionaries launched the World Hockey Association — a rebel league that challenged the NHL, signed superstar talent, gave opportunities to overlooked players, and brought hockey to new cities across North America.
The World Hockey Association brought flash, flair, and fierce competition to the ice, luring away NHL stars, inventing bold new rules, and opening the game to a new generation of talent from around the world.
Though short-lived, the WHA forever changed the landscape of professional hockey, leaving behind a legacy that still echoes today.
World Hockey Association: From Defunct to Refunct dives into the triumphs, controversies, and unforgettable characters of the league that refused to play by the rules — and in doing so, reshaped the future of the sport.
meet the team
jake cimperman
Jake is a Los Angeles-based Director and producer. He was proudly raised in the tundra of Buffalo, NY.
He believes in a pragmatic approach to production, where creative vision aligns with big-picture strategy.
He does not believe in buzzwords or big egos. He loves the outdoors, rock ‘n’ roll, and great stories.