In the early-to-middle 1980s, the Hartford Whalers failed to make the playoffs. And in this THN archive story from 1984, the Whalers discussed their optimism things would change. They wouldn't make ...

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The former voice of the Hartford Whalers says he’s still amazed by how much support the team receives more than two decades after its move to North Carolina. “The love that Whaler fans have for their ...

In the 1970s, Connecticut sports was all about the Whalers hockey team. They had their fair share of ups and downs, mergers, acquisitions, trades, and a roof collapse at their rink. In fact, the ...

The Hartford Whalers might be gone, but they are far from forgotten and you can now order a commemorative Hartford Whaler license plate. A law that went into effect as of Jan.1 makes the plates ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Fifty years after the Hartford Whalers skated their way into Connecticut’s sports history, a documentary is set to honor the legacy. The state acquired the Whalers for $25,000 ...

With the Rams rebooting in Los Angeles, ESPN.com presents a series exploring the remnants departed teams have left behind in the cities they abandoned. John O'Leary, a 38-year-old teacher and lacrosse ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Some familiar faces will be back in Connecticut this weekend as former members of the Hartford Whalers will visit St. Francis Hospital to show support for patients and fans.

It was one of the best logos in all of sports. A green “W,” and a blue whale’s tail, neatly using the negative space to form an “H,” as in “Hartford Whalers.” Unfortunately, they don’t give out ...

Walk through the souvenir shops at Bradley Airport, and you’d be forgiven for not realizing that the Hartford Whalers no longer exist. Whalers gear is nearly as prevalent as UConn memorabilia, and ...