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Although the WHA was not the first league to attempt to challenge the NHL's supremacy

winning the Federal League Championship

orange and white color scheme from the Knights

However after three failed attempts to secure an arena

The league tried to capitalize on the lack of hockey teams in a number of major American cities and mid-level Canadian cities

1978 San Diego Sockers Tee huntington beach Although the WHA was notThe San Diego Sockers played at Jack Murphy Stadium from 1978 to 1996 before eventually folding in 1996. Even though the San Diego Sockers were a strong team in the 1981 season, it wasn't enough to keep the gold and blue in San Diego. With players like Laszlo Harsanyi & Gerry Ingram donning the gold and blue in San Diego, the San Diego Sockers should have been able to fill seats. The reality however was much different and with low attendance, the San