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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.
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The Story Behind the Film
For seven thrilling seasons, the WHA delivered fast-paced action, larger-than-life personalities, and unforgettable stories that forever changed the game. But unlike other sports legacies, much of the WHA’s history has been scattered, overlooked, or forgotten. Many of the players and fans who lived through it are now aging, and with them, priceless memories of a league that dared to dream big.
That’s why we’re making World Hockey Association: From Defunct to Refunct. This isn’t just a documentary — it’s a mission to preserve hockey history before it slips away. Through rare footage, exclusive interviews, and untold stories, we’ll bring the WHA back to life and honor the players, fans, and communities who made it special.
We can’t do it alone. Independent filmmaking takes resources — for research, travel, film restoration, editing, and production. Every donation, large or small, will directly help us capture this story and share it with future generations of fans.
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We have partnered with the International Documentary Film Association (IDA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to help independent filmmakers raise money through tax-deductible gifts. To make your tax-deductible donation, simply click the donate button below! We thank you in advance for your support!
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