After the WHA ceased operations in 1979 , the Birmingham Bulls joined the Central Hockey League , playing during the 1979 -- 1980 -- 81 seasons .
The Bulls were not included in the WHA - NHL merger of 1979 .
After the WHA ceased operations in 1979 , the Bulls   joined the Central Hockey League , playing during the 1979 -- 1980 -- 81 seasons .
The Bulls were not included in the WHA - NHL merger of 1979 .