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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.

It’s been nearly three decades since the Hartford Whalers left Connecticut’s capital city for points south, but the former NHL team still has a firm grip on nostalgic fans. In January, 50 years to the ...

Lawmakers and fans took a few minutes Tuesday to celebrate the milestone anniversary. “It was Hartford’s team, they were on the national stage in a professional sport … when you came to Hartford you ...