Hartford Whalers

They’ve been in Raleigh for longer than they played in New England, but hockey fans in Hartford haven’t forgotten the days when NHL action was played here in Connecticut’s capital city. On Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes hosted their annual Whalers Night event, which includes throwback sweaters, special merch, and an appearance by Pucky the Whale. While the action took...

It will be like the NHL is going back in time when the Hartford Whalers sweaters – or jerseys – are back on the ice on Thursday. If you are a Whalers fan, it’s possible that you know the team’s history as well as your own and “Brass Bonanza” and images of Pucky the Whale bring you back to the…

It was nearly 50 years ago when the New England Whalers – later the Hartford Whalers – played their first professional hockey game in Hartford and the Hartford Wolf Pack will be honoring the team this weekend. On Jan. 11, 1975, the New England Whalers – which were part the World Hockey Association – played their the first professional hockey…

In January of 2025, Hartford hockey will hit the 50-year milestone. We spoke with those who brought the team to Hartford all those years ago. Hockey fans in Connecticut are familiar with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Fifty years ago, it was the Hartford Whalers. Celebrations are now underway to celebrate this special milestone. When you think of the whalers, you…

Celebrations are planned for the day that Hartford reaches 50 years since the Whalers’ first puck drop.

The Carolina-based NHL franchise will wear Hartford’s home white jersey for the first time ever this season.

It’s a sight that hasn’t been seen in an NHL game in more than 20 years, and hasn’t been seen in North Carolina ever. This week, the Carolina Hurricanes announced this season’s Hartford Whalers throwback night will take place on Feb. 10, 2024. The throwback night includes the franchise – which moved from Connecticut to Raleigh, North Carolina after the…