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Longtime Whalers supporters react to Hurricanes' plan for 2024 tribute night
The Carolina-based NHL franchise will wear Hartford’s home white jersey for the first time ever this season.
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Carolina Hurricanes to wear Whalers' home white jerseys for first time ever
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…
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‘The Zambonis' sing about hockey and lack thereof in Connecticut
You’ve seen the logo, the booster club and the campaigns, but did you know there’s a song about the Hartford Whalers, too? NBC Connecticut introduces you to The Zambonis, the hockey-themed band from Connecticut, singing songs about hockey or lack thereof in the state.
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Hartford Whalers Alums Greet Fans at Dunkin Park
The Whalers have a busy schedule this weekend, including a meet and greet before Saturday’s Hartford Yard Goats game.
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Hartford celebrates 6th annual Whalers Alumni Weekend
The weekend kicked off with a visit to Saint Francis Hospital, where former Whalers players took pictures and signed autographs for patients and staff.
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Hartford celebrates 6th annual Whalers Alumni Weekend
The Hartford Whalers are back in the capitol city for the sixth Annual Whalers’ Alumni weekend. Organizers say it’s a chance to celebrate a beloved part of the city’s history and meet some of the players. The first stop was Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford Friday morning. The former NHL players signed autographs and took pictures with staff. Their presence...
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CT LIVE!: Looking Back at the Legacy of the Hartford Whalers With Kevin Nathan
You can watch the special documentary, “Hartford Whalers: From Heartbeat to Heartbreak”, starting July 24th on NBCConnecticut.com.
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Hartford Whalers: From Heartbeat to Heartbreak
“When you lost the Whalers, you lost the heart and soul of the community.” It’s the story of a beloved professional hockey team that has been gone longer than it stayed. “Hartford Whalers: From Heartbeat to Heartbreak” is a documentary about how memorable it can be when a professional hockey team finds its perfect place in a loving community....