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dave the world · 07-15-2004, 11:03 AM

So it's six teams for the draft "for sure."

None of these teams are all that close to me geographically. Of the cities, I've enjoyed visiting Toronto and Quebec most (though Dallas is the only other one I've been to...).

I'm trying to care, damn it.

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July 14, 2004

Free agent draft order announced

The World Hockey Association today announced the draft order for the first day of its two day draft weekend.

Teams will select NHL and AHL Free Agents on Saturday, July 17 at the new Fallsview Casino Niagara.

The following is the order of the draft.

Quebec
Halifax
Detroit
Hamilton
Toronto
Dallas

Teams will draft 30 players on Saturday. Each franchise has already identified a player with exempt status in the draft.

On Sunday, July 18, teams will draft 30 Entry Level Players. Players undrafted in the past 3 years or drafted but unsigned will be eligible. Sixteen year old players who will be 17 prior to the start of the WHA season will also be eligible.

The draft order for the Entry Level Draft will be announced on Saturday, July 17.

The draft begins at 10 a.m. each day and is open to the public.

The WHA Founders also announced they have ceased negotiations to purchase or establish a franchise in Orlando, Florida.

**Korczyk** · 07-15-2004, 11:09 AM

so, who's gonna go 1st overall?

INJY · 07-15-2004, 11:24 AM

Why do they have like 5 teams within a 500 mile radius, and then another team located like 1,500 miles away from their closest rival?

Gatt · 07-15-2004, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Korczyk

so, who's gonna go 1st overall?

I don't know...St. Louis was already picked on an exemption...

Oli55 · 07-15-2004, 11:49 AM

I agree! That's really weird! really weird...

Jill · 07-15-2004, 05:00 PM

I wonder if any of the NHL players will Laugh in their faces if they get drafted?
But hey if there is no NHL next season some hockey is better than no hockey.

SnowyCanuck · 07-16-2004, 12:03 AM

It will fail so fast unless there is a TV contract. A good TV contract could actually make it work well. No NHL, what are you gonna do? I would watch a WHA game.

snowdog1075 · 07-16-2004, 12:18 AM

Suddenly road trips don't look so bad for the players! :D

Goalieman · 07-16-2004, 04:36 AM

"Sixteen year old players who will be 17 prior to the start of the WHA season will also be eligible." **cough sidney crosby cough** Could go home to halifax, although i highly doubt it. If he got picked, i'd be shocked.

dave the world · 07-16-2004, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Goalieman

"Sixteen year old players who will be 17 prior to the start of the WHA season will also be eligible." **cough sidney crosby cough** Could go home to halifax, although i highly doubt it. If he got picked, i'd be shocked.

Oh he'll be picked.

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