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Today in Whalers History: 2/24/93:
A lively Flyers-Whalers encounter features 75 penalty minutes in the 3rd period, including an all out brawl with Sean Burke taking out Flyers goalie Dominic Roussel.
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A lively Flyers-Whalers encounter features 75 penalty minutes in the 3rd period, including an all out brawl with Sean Burke taking out Flyers goalie Dominic Roussel.
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NHL Feb. 24, 1993 Hartford Whalers v Philadelphia Flyers (melee) Sean Burke v Dominic Roussel
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February 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Today in Whalers History: 2/24/93:
A lively Flyers-Whalers encounter features 75 penalty minutes in the 3rd period, including an all out brawl with Sean Burke taking out Flyers goalie Dominic Roussel.
youtu.be/MpvKd12FDq0?...
A lively Flyers-Whalers encounter features 75 penalty minutes in the 3rd period, including an all out brawl with Sean Burke taking out Flyers goalie Dominic Roussel.
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Today in Whalers History:
1/11/75
After two seasons in Boston and half a season in Springfield, the New England Whalers play their first game in the new Hartford Civic Center. The Whalers defeat the San Diego Mariners 4-3 in OT before a sellout crowd of over 10,000.
1/11/75
After two seasons in Boston and half a season in Springfield, the New England Whalers play their first game in the new Hartford Civic Center. The Whalers defeat the San Diego Mariners 4-3 in OT before a sellout crowd of over 10,000.
January 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Today in Whalers History:
1/11/75
After two seasons in Boston and half a season in Springfield, the New England Whalers play their first game in the new Hartford Civic Center. The Whalers defeat the San Diego Mariners 4-3 in OT before a sellout crowd of over 10,000.
1/11/75
After two seasons in Boston and half a season in Springfield, the New England Whalers play their first game in the new Hartford Civic Center. The Whalers defeat the San Diego Mariners 4-3 in OT before a sellout crowd of over 10,000.
Today in Whalers History: 12/26/89
Randy Cunneyworth, Ed Kastelic, and Kevin Dineen scored as the Whalers tied the Quebec Nordiques 3-3. Dineen’s goal tied the game with 5:46 to play.
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Randy Cunneyworth, Ed Kastelic, and Kevin Dineen scored as the Whalers tied the Quebec Nordiques 3-3. Dineen’s goal tied the game with 5:46 to play.
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NHL Dec. 26, 1989 Quebec Nordiques v Hartford Whalers (R) Mario Marois v Pat Verbeek
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December 27, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Today in Whalers History: 12/26/89
Randy Cunneyworth, Ed Kastelic, and Kevin Dineen scored as the Whalers tied the Quebec Nordiques 3-3. Dineen’s goal tied the game with 5:46 to play.
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Randy Cunneyworth, Ed Kastelic, and Kevin Dineen scored as the Whalers tied the Quebec Nordiques 3-3. Dineen’s goal tied the game with 5:46 to play.
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Today in Whalers History: 12/15/90
Bobby Holik, Todd Krygier, and Pat Verbeek scored to lead Hartford to a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. #Whalers #NHL
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Bobby Holik, Todd Krygier, and Pat Verbeek scored to lead Hartford to a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. #Whalers #NHL
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NHL Dec. 15, 1990 Washington Capitals v Hartford Whalers (R) John Druce v Pat Verbeek (R)
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December 16, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Today in Whalers History: 12/15/90
Bobby Holik, Todd Krygier, and Pat Verbeek scored to lead Hartford to a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. #Whalers #NHL
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Bobby Holik, Todd Krygier, and Pat Verbeek scored to lead Hartford to a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. #Whalers #NHL
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Today in Whalers History: 12/5/87
Dave “Tiger” Williams scores the game winner as Hartford defeats the Buffalo Sabres 2-1. Williams would only play 13 more games, ending his career with a record 3971 penalty minutes. Although known for his toughness, he also scored 241 career goals. #Whalers #NHL
Dave “Tiger” Williams scores the game winner as Hartford defeats the Buffalo Sabres 2-1. Williams would only play 13 more games, ending his career with a record 3971 penalty minutes. Although known for his toughness, he also scored 241 career goals. #Whalers #NHL
December 6, 2024 at 1:54 AM
1982 Whalers take fan questions on hockey sticks and pregame meals. #Whalers
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Hartford Whalers 1982 "Ask the Whalers" TV segment
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December 4, 2024 at 10:46 PM
1982 Whalers take fan questions on hockey sticks and pregame meals. #Whalers
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Today in Whalers History: 11/27/85
Torrie Robertson and Sylvain Turgeon had 2 goals each as the Whalers rolled to a 9-0 win over the L.A. Kings. Mike Liut had 30 saves for the shutout. #Whalers
Torrie Robertson and Sylvain Turgeon had 2 goals each as the Whalers rolled to a 9-0 win over the L.A. Kings. Mike Liut had 30 saves for the shutout. #Whalers
November 27, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Today in Whalers History: 11/27/85
Torrie Robertson and Sylvain Turgeon had 2 goals each as the Whalers rolled to a 9-0 win over the L.A. Kings. Mike Liut had 30 saves for the shutout. #Whalers
Torrie Robertson and Sylvain Turgeon had 2 goals each as the Whalers rolled to a 9-0 win over the L.A. Kings. Mike Liut had 30 saves for the shutout. #Whalers
Hartford Whalers "Whalermania" music video
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November 27, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Today in Whalers History: 11/25/89
Scott Young had a goal and 2 assists to lead Hartford to a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Hartford Civic Center. #Whalers
Scott Young had a goal and 2 assists to lead Hartford to a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Hartford Civic Center. #Whalers
November 26, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Today in Whalers History: 11/25/89
Scott Young had a goal and 2 assists to lead Hartford to a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Hartford Civic Center. #Whalers
Scott Young had a goal and 2 assists to lead Hartford to a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Hartford Civic Center. #Whalers
Did You Know?
The Whalers first NHL season in 1979-80 was the only season in which they had two 100 point scorers. Mike Rogers lead the team with 105 and Blaine Stoughton had 100. Stoughton tied for the league lead in goals at 56, along with Charlie Simmer and Danny Gare.
The Whalers first NHL season in 1979-80 was the only season in which they had two 100 point scorers. Mike Rogers lead the team with 105 and Blaine Stoughton had 100. Stoughton tied for the league lead in goals at 56, along with Charlie Simmer and Danny Gare.
November 24, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Did You Know?
The Whalers first NHL season in 1979-80 was the only season in which they had two 100 point scorers. Mike Rogers lead the team with 105 and Blaine Stoughton had 100. Stoughton tied for the league lead in goals at 56, along with Charlie Simmer and Danny Gare.
The Whalers first NHL season in 1979-80 was the only season in which they had two 100 point scorers. Mike Rogers lead the team with 105 and Blaine Stoughton had 100. Stoughton tied for the league lead in goals at 56, along with Charlie Simmer and Danny Gare.
Today in Whalers History: 11/23/90
Ron Francis and Pat Verbeek scored 2 goals each in a span of 3:34 midway through the 3rd period, as the Whalers come back from a 3 goal deficit to stun the Bruins in the historic Boston Garden, 4-3. #Whalers
Ron Francis and Pat Verbeek scored 2 goals each in a span of 3:34 midway through the 3rd period, as the Whalers come back from a 3 goal deficit to stun the Bruins in the historic Boston Garden, 4-3. #Whalers
November 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Today in Whalers History: 11/23/90
Ron Francis and Pat Verbeek scored 2 goals each in a span of 3:34 midway through the 3rd period, as the Whalers come back from a 3 goal deficit to stun the Bruins in the historic Boston Garden, 4-3. #Whalers
Ron Francis and Pat Verbeek scored 2 goals each in a span of 3:34 midway through the 3rd period, as the Whalers come back from a 3 goal deficit to stun the Bruins in the historic Boston Garden, 4-3. #Whalers
Today in Whalers History: 11/22/84
Mark Johnson and Greg Malone had 2 goals each as Hartford scored 9 goals on only 33 shots on the way to a 9-3 thrashing of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bob Crawford added a goal and 2 assists. #Whalers
Mark Johnson and Greg Malone had 2 goals each as Hartford scored 9 goals on only 33 shots on the way to a 9-3 thrashing of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bob Crawford added a goal and 2 assists. #Whalers
November 23, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Today in Whalers History: 11/22/84
Mark Johnson and Greg Malone had 2 goals each as Hartford scored 9 goals on only 33 shots on the way to a 9-3 thrashing of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bob Crawford added a goal and 2 assists. #Whalers
Mark Johnson and Greg Malone had 2 goals each as Hartford scored 9 goals on only 33 shots on the way to a 9-3 thrashing of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bob Crawford added a goal and 2 assists. #Whalers
Today in Whalers History: 11/21/85
Hartford acquires Dave Babych from the Winnipeg Jets for Ray Neufeld. Babych is a key cog in the Whalers march to the ‘86 playoffs with 10G and 43A in 62 games. Babych moved on to Vancouver in 1991, but his mustache lives eternally in Whaler history. #Whalers
Hartford acquires Dave Babych from the Winnipeg Jets for Ray Neufeld. Babych is a key cog in the Whalers march to the ‘86 playoffs with 10G and 43A in 62 games. Babych moved on to Vancouver in 1991, but his mustache lives eternally in Whaler history. #Whalers
November 21, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Today in Whalers History: 11/21/85
Hartford acquires Dave Babych from the Winnipeg Jets for Ray Neufeld. Babych is a key cog in the Whalers march to the ‘86 playoffs with 10G and 43A in 62 games. Babych moved on to Vancouver in 1991, but his mustache lives eternally in Whaler history. #Whalers
Hartford acquires Dave Babych from the Winnipeg Jets for Ray Neufeld. Babych is a key cog in the Whalers march to the ‘86 playoffs with 10G and 43A in 62 games. Babych moved on to Vancouver in 1991, but his mustache lives eternally in Whaler history. #Whalers
Today in Whalers History: 11/20/82
Pierre Larouche scores with 26 seconds left to give Hartford a 4-4 tie with the Calgary Flames. Ron Francis, Mark Johnson, and Doug Sulliman also scored for the Whalers. That’s right, kids, games used to end in ties. #Whalers
Pierre Larouche scores with 26 seconds left to give Hartford a 4-4 tie with the Calgary Flames. Ron Francis, Mark Johnson, and Doug Sulliman also scored for the Whalers. That’s right, kids, games used to end in ties. #Whalers
November 20, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Today in Whalers History: 11/20/82
Pierre Larouche scores with 26 seconds left to give Hartford a 4-4 tie with the Calgary Flames. Ron Francis, Mark Johnson, and Doug Sulliman also scored for the Whalers. That’s right, kids, games used to end in ties. #Whalers
Pierre Larouche scores with 26 seconds left to give Hartford a 4-4 tie with the Calgary Flames. Ron Francis, Mark Johnson, and Doug Sulliman also scored for the Whalers. That’s right, kids, games used to end in ties. #Whalers
Today in Whalers History: 11/17/92
Terry Yake scores with 1:23 left to snap a 2-2 tie and Pat Verbeek adds an empty netter to seal a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Terry Yake scores with 1:23 left to snap a 2-2 tie and Pat Verbeek adds an empty netter to seal a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
November 19, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Today in Whalers History: 11/17/92
Terry Yake scores with 1:23 left to snap a 2-2 tie and Pat Verbeek adds an empty netter to seal a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Terry Yake scores with 1:23 left to snap a 2-2 tie and Pat Verbeek adds an empty netter to seal a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Did You Know?
90s Whaler teammates Geoff Sanderson and Mark Greig have sons, Jake and Ridly, that are currently teammates on the Ottawa Senators. #Whalers
90s Whaler teammates Geoff Sanderson and Mark Greig have sons, Jake and Ridly, that are currently teammates on the Ottawa Senators. #Whalers
November 18, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Did You Know?
90s Whaler teammates Geoff Sanderson and Mark Greig have sons, Jake and Ridly, that are currently teammates on the Ottawa Senators. #Whalers
90s Whaler teammates Geoff Sanderson and Mark Greig have sons, Jake and Ridly, that are currently teammates on the Ottawa Senators. #Whalers
Today in Whalers History: 11/17/79
The first ever meeting between Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. Mr. Hockey chips in an assist and Al Smith has 23 saves in a 4-0 shutout win for Hartford.
The first ever meeting between Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. Mr. Hockey chips in an assist and Al Smith has 23 saves in a 4-0 shutout win for Hartford.
November 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Today in Whalers History: 11/17/79
The first ever meeting between Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. Mr. Hockey chips in an assist and Al Smith has 23 saves in a 4-0 shutout win for Hartford.
The first ever meeting between Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. Mr. Hockey chips in an assist and Al Smith has 23 saves in a 4-0 shutout win for Hartford.
Today in Whalers History: 11/15/95 Frantisek Kucera scores his 1st goal of the season with 1:06 left in regulation to give Hartford a 3-2 victory over Ottawa. Andrew Cassels chips in a goal and an assist.
November 15, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Today in Whalers History: 11/15/95 Frantisek Kucera scores his 1st goal of the season with 1:06 left in regulation to give Hartford a 3-2 victory over Ottawa. Andrew Cassels chips in a goal and an assist.