World Hockey Association (proposed)

For the original major professional hockey league operating between 1972 and 1979, see World Hockey Association.
World Hockey Association
The proposed league's logo
SportIce hockey
Founded2003
Ceased2009
CountriesCanada and United States

The World Hockey Association (WHA) was a proposed professional hockey league intended to compete with the established National Hockey League during the 2004–05 NHL lockout. Noteworthy for instability and failed plans, its organization operated several minor and junior leagues thereafter.