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 ...

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 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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Raleigh, N.C. — In the midst of the Carolina Hurricanes’ on-ice celebration following the 2006 Stanley Cup victory, a bevy of red jerseys spilled onto the ice. At one point within the scrum, a single ...

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 ...

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 ...

WINDSOR, Conn. — With the 1992-93 National Hockey League season getting underway, a team called the Hartford Whalers rolled out a marketing gimmick they believed would build fan interest, especially ...