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Another Empty Seat At Civic Center; Johnston Fired As GM; Liut May Get The Job
The Hartford CourantWhalers owner Richard Gordon brought the media to his Trumbull Street office Tuesday to confirm he had fired Ed Johnston as vice president and general manager -- three years to the day he was hired. But the more Gordon spoke at the 75-minute press...Tags: Bobby Holik, Management Change, Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers
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Shanahan Moves Whalers To Deal. Pronger Goes For Firepower
The Hartford CourantAfter weeks of ringing phones around the NHL, Whalers general manager Jim Rutherford finally did it Thursday night. He traded ``The Next Larry Robinson.'' But defenseman Chris Pronger didn't go to Winnipeg for right wing Teemu Selanne. And the trade...Tags: New Jersey Devils, Brendan Shanahan, Keith Tkachuk, Basketball, Health and Medical Professionals
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Nord-eeeeks! Whalers Sweep Series; Canadiens Are Next
The Hartford CourantThe biggest shock arrived 10 minutes after the Whalers had dusted off Quebec in three straight. The Whalers had eliminated the Nordiques from the Adams Division semifinals with a 9-4 thrashing Saturday night and had advanced to the divisional finals...Tags: Ray Ferraro, Paulina Gretzky, Cinderella (fictional character), Montreal Canadiens, Howard Baldwin
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Whalers Trade Francis To Penguins. Samuelsson, Jennings Dealt For Cullen, Zalapski, Parker
The Hartford CourantThe Whalers Monday night completed the biggest trade in their history when they sent Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings to the Pittsburgh Penguins for John Cullen, Zarley Zalapski and Jeff Parker. General manager Ed Johnston, who had served...Tags: Paul Coffey, Scott Young, Football, Pittsburgh Penguins, Richard Gordon
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The Hartford Whalers Historical Timeline
The Hartford CourantNovember 1971 -- The World Hockey Association awards franchise to sports enthusiasts and businessmen Howard Baldwin, John Colburn, Godfrey Wood and William Barnes. January 1972 -- Jack Kelley, a successful coach at Boston University, joins the New...Tags: Ted Drury, Dining and Drinking, Bryan Marchment, Howard Baldwin, Paul Coffey
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The All-Time Whalers Roster
The Hartford CourantA as in Arthur Christer Abrahamsson, 1974-77 Thommy Abrahamsson, 1974-77/80-81 Greg Adams, 1982-83 Jim Agnew, 1992-93 Kevin Ahearn, 1972-74 Steve Alley, 1979-81 Ray Allison, 1979-81 John Anderson, 1985-89 Russ Anderson, 1981-83 Mikael Andersson,...Tags: Ted Drury, Bryan Marchment, Paul Coffey, Bobby Holik, Michael Nylander
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It's All Over -- Whalers Lose In OT. Canadiens Clinch Adams Finals On Goal By Lemieux
The Hartford CourantMONTREAL -- Mike Liut again was brilliant. And the Whalers, a team that refused to quit all season, went out on their shields. But Claude Lemieux, a rookie seemingly immune to the overtime pressure, found a chink in Liut's armor and lifted a backhander...Tags: Ray Ferraro, New York Rangers, Patrick Roy, Montreal Canadiens, Claude Lemieux
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Keeping The Hartford Whalers Alive: Our Message Board For Fans Is Live
The Whalers left the city more than 13 years ago. In the 18 seasons the NHL team called Hartford home, there were so many memorable moments. Highs and lows, players that were unforgettable and others that were totally forgettable. The departure left a...Tags: Gordie Howe, National Hockey League, Field Hockey, Sports
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Helene Elliott's NHL team-by-team preview
On The NHLWill the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins meet in the Stanley Cup finals for a third straight spring, or will the San Jose Sharks find the gumption to match their talent? There's no consensus winner in either conference, mostly because even...Tags: Management Change, Scott Gomez, Roberto Luongo, Shane Doan, Tomas Vokoun
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Whalers Reunion And Fan Fest A Day To Remember
— If the Whalers could have a Mount Rushmore, this would be it. Displayed side-by-side were three original World Hockey Association era jerseys — the logo with the W and the harpoon — on a table for fans to admire.
"It's the greatest...Tags: Music, Dining and Drinking, Trinity College, Howard Baldwin, Pat Verbeek
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The Whalers Year-By-Year
The Hartford Courant1979-80 27-34-19 (73 points) Fourth place Norris Division. Playoffs: Lost to Montreal, 3-0, in first round. Coach: Don Blackburn Leading scorers: Mike Rogers 44-61--105; Blaine Stoughton 56-44--100 Goalies: John Garrett 16-24-11; Al Smith 11-10-8 1980-...Tags: Andrew Cassels, Brendan Shanahan, Sean Burke, Pat Verbeek, Soccer
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Reconnecting With Dad Up In Nosebleed Section
The Hartford CourantThe smell of nacho cheese filled my nostrils. As I covered one ear with my hand while we passed a man screaming ``Programs, get your programs!'' my other hand was secure in my father's giant palm. As he navigated me through an ocean of green and blue, we...Tags: Nosebleeds, Kevin Dineen, Television, Entertainment, Hartford Wolf Pack
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