Calgary Broncos

Pro hockey team
team = Calgary Broncos
city = Calgary, Alberta
league = World Hockey Association
operated = Did not play
owner = Bob Brownridge
name1 = Calgary Broncos
dates1 = 1972
name2 = Cleveland Crusaders
dates2 = 1972 to 1976
name3 = Minnesota Fighting Saints
dates3 = 1976 to 1977The Calgary Broncos were an original World Hockey Association franchise founded November 1, 1971 by Bob Brownridge. Prior to the start of the first WHA season the franchise folded, and their spot in the league was taken by the Cleveland Crusaders. In the first WHA draft, the Broncos chose: Barry Gibbs, Jim Harrison, Dale Hoganson and Jack Norris.

The team was established with the anticipation of an Alberta rivalry between the Broncos and the Edmonton Oilers. After the Broncos franchise folded prior to the start of the first season, the Edmonton Oilers were renamed Alberta Oilers with the intention of splitting their home games between Calgary and Edmonton. The Oilers ultimately did not play any home games in Calgary however, and were reverted back to the name "Edmonton Oilers" after one season.

Calgary would later joined the WHA in 1975 with the Calgary Cowboys, a relocation of the Vancouver Blazers.

ee also

* List of ice hockey teams in Alberta