Before joining the NHL in 1979, WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE HOCKEY LEAGUE the Whalers were part of from 1972 to 1979? (edited at 11:50 am, December 21, 2015 (CST))
Original question: Before joining the NHL in 1979, the Whalers were part of WHAT hockey league from 1972 to 1979?
World Hockey Association (WHA) (edited at 11:50 am, December 21, 2015 (CST))
Original Answer: World Hockey Association