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the Raiders couldn't compete with the Rangers and due to poor attendance

the Washington Diplomats soon folded and became no more

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Originally known as the Conquistadors

allowing players in both leagues greater freedom of movement

1972 New York Raiders Tee california the Raiders couldn't compete withCapitalizing on the lack of hockey teams in a number of major American cities and mid level Canadian cities, the WHA was the first major league to compete with the NHL. The New York Raiders were intended to be the WHA's flagship franchise, and the team was initially slated to play in the brand new Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island. However, Nassau County was holding out for an NHL franchise and when the NHL finally responded by hastily