HARTORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford marked half a century of hockey history with a special game at the XL Center Saturday night. The packed stadium was lit green to remember the New England Whalers ...

It also marked 50 years since the Whalers played their first game at the then Hartford Civic Center. Howard Baldwin, the founder of the Whalers, said, “They will never be forgotten, nor should ...

It’s been close to 30 years since the last puck was dropped at an NHL game here in Hartford. Yet, the Whaler’s brand relationship is still firmly entrenched with many diehard hockey fans in ...

On Jan. 11, 1975, the New England Whalers - which were part the World Hockey Association - played their the first professional hockey game at the Hartford Civic Center against the San Diego Mariners.

The game was played at the Hartford Civic Center, which is now the XL Center. The anniversary will be celebrated this weekend with the premiere of a documentary and a special event at the Hartford ...

The Whalers’ high point came in 1986, when they lost a seven-game Stanley ... back in Hartford, most recently by Gov. Ned Lamont when the Arizona franchise was looking for a new home.

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. Kish resigned after ...

On Saturday, the city will celebrate its 50th anniversary of professional hockey with a series of events honoring the legacy of the Hartford Whalers, including a celebration at the Wolf Pack game ...