History[]
The Avco World Trophy was given to the winners of the World Hockey Association during its existence from 1973-79.
Champions and Finalists[]
| Season | Champions | Finalists | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | New England Whalers | Winnipeg Jets | 4–1 |
| 1974 | Houston Aeros | Chicago Cougars | 4–0 |
| 1975 | Houston Aeros | Quebec Nordiques | 4–0 |
| 1976 | Winnipeg Jets | Houston Aeros | 4–0 |
| 1977 | Quebec Nordiques | Winnipeg Jets | 4–2 |
| 1978 | Winnipeg Jets | New England Whalers | 4–0 |
| 1979 | Winnipeg Jets | Edmonton Oilers | 4–2 |
Trivia[]
Whalers captain Ted Green with the substitute Avco World Trophy, May 6, 1973.
The trophy was not created in time for the 1973 WHA Finals so a substitute was purchased from a Boston sporting good store.