Hartford Whalers Winter Classic Would Be A Bonanza
Strike up the band. Crank out the Brass Bonanza. Break out the green sweaters. I have an idea that’s just crazy enough to work. It should fetch the NHL a…
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Don’t Blame Gary Bettman
Yes, we are going to discuss this. I want to clarify that I am not trying to defend Gary Bettman against the numerous things that he is criticized for but…
What Kevin Dineen Hire Means for Chicago Blackhawks
Last week the Chicago Blackhawks officially hired Kevin Dineen, replacing Jamie Kompon as assistant coach to Quenneville. Kompon left to become the head coach and general manager of the Portland…
THW’s Top 10 NHL Jerseys
Jerseys are what give a team an identity. Individuals wear them and become united as one. They wear them to try and bring glory to their fans who adorn them…
The Curious Case of the WHA and its Avco World Trophy
There is no shortage of interesting, if not bizarre, historical oddities to reminisce about when it comes to the sport of hockey. The 70’s were better known for disco, the…
2017: The Year of the Whalers?
Earlier this week, the Hartford Courant published an article that could give Hartford Whalers fans hope for the franchise’s return to Connecticut’s capital city but after almost 15 seasons away…
Book Review: The Life and Times of the Golden Jet
The Devil and Bobby Hull: How Hockey’s Original Million-Dollar Man Became the Game’s Lost Legend By Gare Joyce. (2011, Mississauga, Ont.: John Wiley & Sons, Canada, Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. 274.…
Review: The Rebel League (WHA)
The Rebel League: The Short and Unruly Life of the World Hockey Association by sports columnist Ed Willes is the go-to guide for the history of the WHA. Filled with a deep understanding of the game, his book is a tribute to the league that changed the game of hockey in North America.
The ‘Canes Captains: 14 Franchise Leaders Part II
In Part I of The ‘Canes Captains: 14 Franchise Leaders, we explored team captains from 1992 through the present. Here is Part II: Randy Ladouceur (1991–92) Ladouceur played parts of…
Howard Baldwin Brings the Whalers to Hartford – 35 Years Later
By Dan Canavan This article first appeared on ctsportslaw.com on January 11, 2010. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Thirty-five years ago today, the Whalers played their first game in…