Whalers fans set to mark franchise's 50th birthday in Hartford …
12 hours ago · On Jan. 11, 1975, Baldwin moved his World Hockey Association franchise from Boston to Hartford to play in the new arena as the New England Whalers, and a sellout crowd saw the team beat the San ...
Celebrating 50 years of the Hartford Whalers - WTNH.com
8 hours ago · HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — 50 years ago this week, the Hartford Whalers played their first game in Connecticut. The game was played at the Hartford Civic Center, which is now the XL Center.
Whalers fans set to mark franchise’s 50th birthday in Hartford
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Opinion: Why the Hartford Whalers resonates after 50 Years
16 hours ago · STEPHEN DUNN/Hartford Courant. EAST HARTFORD-8/14/10- There was a sea of Whlers jerseys and Whale logos everywhere you looked during the Whalers Fan Fest held at Rentschler Field on Saturday.
Larry Kish, former Whalers coach, dies at 83 - Hartford Courant
10 hours ago · In June 1982, Kish, age 40, was promoted to the head coaching position in Hartford when Larry Pleau moved to a front office role, but after 49 games, the Whalers were 12-32-5.
Whalers honored as CT celebrates 50 years of Hartford hockey
21 hours ago · Connecticut will celebrate 50 years of professional hockey in the city of Hartford at the Wolf Pack game this Saturday. On Jan. 11, 1975, the WHA's New England Whalers played the first ...
Whalers 50th anniversary celebration to be held in next month in Hartford
Dec 20, 2024 · Officials announced plans Friday to honor one of Connecticut's most beloved sports teams. Jan. 11, 2025 will mark 50 years since the Hartford Whalers took the ice for the first time. Although the team moved to North Carolina in 1996 and have been renamed the Carolina Hurricanes, many residents still love the team.
Fifty Years of Hartford Hockey Milestone Celebration Announced
Dec 20, 2024 · The Whalers weren’t just a hockey team – they were, and remain, a symbol of pride, unity, and identity for Connecticut.” “Hockey in Hartford was always about more than just the game,” Howard Baldwin, founder of the Hartford Whalers, said. “It was about the fans, the city, and the pride of being part of something unique.
Whale of a celebration planned to commemorate 50 years of Hartford …
Dec 20, 2024 · On January 11, 2025, there will be a series of events to celebrate the 50 years of hockey in Hartford. This includes the premiere of the documentary film “The Whalers,” an in-game celebration at...
Connecticut Governor Shares Plans for Bringing Back Whalers …
May 20, 2023 · Connecticut lost its beloved Hartford Whalers in 1997, when the team relocated to Raleigh as the Hurricanes. Now, Governor Ned Lamont believes there may be an opportunity to bring an NHL team...