Hartford Whalers Final Game - Entire Game

NHL Hartford Whalers final game, April 13, 1997. John Forslund's play-by-play of the Whalers final game where he declares "Well its the meaningless game with tremendous meaning". Billy Gardner assists John with facts, Whalers information and more. This is the only video of the entire game you will find anywhere including KZbin!!!

[@JoeLoro]

I was there with my brother and my parents. I was 14. I'm 39 today and live in Southern California...and I still remember walking into the civic center and seeing "Thanks For The Memories" painted under the ice and feeling so sad. I will never forget the last 2 years when Karmanos was toying with the emotions of the fans. When he said he'd keep the team in Hartford and build a new arena if they sold 10,000+ season tickets for the 96-97 season, and THEY DID! My family was one of the families that came in and bought 4 season tickets that season... and he still took The Whalers from us. Because of this, I still hate Karmanos, and I still root against the Hurricanes to this day. Our Whalers were stolen from us. I still bleed green in 2022!

[@rileykazama3145]

Hopefully one day the Hartford whalers come back

[@ksgnejgnk]

How do you feel about the Hurricanes hosting Whalers night?

[@PeterKKraus]

I was 37. Lol

[@Robloxbedwars763]

@@ksgnejgnk it’s terrible. Although it is there franchise they aren’t even the whalers anymore. It’s weird seeing them in whalers jerseys playing in Carolina.

[@CANESFAN2006]

Us Canes fans really do not like how Karmanos treated this situation. If it were up to me, the Whalers and Canes would co-exist. I really wish this team would come back, they were so special.

[@jre-xf6uz]

I have no ties to the Hartford Whalers, but I actually caught my throat getting hard and nearly tearing up at the end looking at the crowd. God bless the Hartford Whalers fans. Hopefully, one day you get your team back.

[@jre-xf6uz]

Exactly! I hate when teams move. My Northstars left, but at least we got the Wild.

[@amprosk]

Houston has the Texans now

[@garbageday587]

Imaginary friends don't bless crap

[@sullyabbatemarco]

We will be keeping our hopes up!

[@chinobambino3166]

dude grow some balls lmfao... choked up over a random hockey franchise u have no ties to?? GayYYYY

[@Mikey41701]

I'll always be a Boston Fan, but dammit I want the Hartford Whalers back in the NHL.

[@Mikey41701]

#FuckKarmanos #BringBacktheWhalers I will fund it myself and move the Hurricanes back to Hartford.

[@Mikey41701]

I agree completely. I always compare the Whalers leaving to the Browns.

[@Mikey41701]

Give it time.

[@classicamerican2469]

Mike Dilullo you want that rivalry?

[@GregBurch]

@@Mikey41701 Fuck off, leave my Canes alone. You can have Florida.

[@duhbullb]

Going to XL Center nowadays for AHL or UCONN games is depressing. Knowing what once was in that building, that city, ripped away

[@carolyn8401]

Dear Mr. Bettman, Until and unless you allow NHL hockey to return to Hartford, please let us keep this video. Its one of the few tangible reminders of what we loved and what we lost, our beloved Hartford Whalers. `You may have lost the NHL, but you have not lost the memories." ~ Chuck Kaiton.

[@CallduhAmberLamp]

Do you need a tissue you god damn cry baby

[@royholliday8994]

Brandon Shut up you ignorant fuck

[@TheAspieGamer66]

Every time I get a NHL game on my Xbox and eventually PS5 I always create the Hartford Whalers I give Hartford their team back

[@victorm3237]

I do the same but with the Quebec Nordiques

[@jangondas8097]

@@victorm3237 mee too. but it sucks its impossible to create the exact same jerseys for them :(

[@mcdonaldstoiletcleaner]

i do the same in franchise mode and if the owners want to relocate i move to quebec nordiques

[@stevemountzoures7688]

This video is historical documentation and is important to the people of Hartford, the State of Connecticut and hockey fans everywhere. Its presence here can only increase the interest in hockey and constitutes no threat to the NHL. LET IT STAND!

[@doctorspencer9001]

nope but you and the fans gotta keep fighting Keep those positive comment coming and keep the meetings coming The discussion to the State of Connecticut and the City of Hartford rage on about the topic of building an NHL quality ice arena in downtown Hartford

[@darrylflood2267]

Coliseum Club Restaurant ad for attending the next Whalers home game. LOL! 39:38

[@howiecarr9431]

Cringe

[@o0long2be30]

As a Habs fan, while the rivalry with Boston is historical, Boston needs its old New England rival back.

[@dasboot211221]

Izar and bring back the Nordiques

[@megbee7423]

As a Chicago Blackhawks fan since 1993 , we miss you Hartford, and you are part of the Carolina hurricanes 2006 cup

[@TheLoneGamr]

No they are not.

[@sillygoose635]

@@TheLoneGamr Yes they are. Without Hartford, we wouldn't have the cup.

[@TheNotoriousJP]

1:57:57- 1:58:04 is a punch in the gut every time I hear it, and it’s been 24 years since this game happened. Hartford didn’t deserve to lose their team..

[@edmulrenan]

Winning at home with Dineen scoring the final goal was a great way to go out. I've never been so happy and so sad at the same time and so happy to have been there, still can't believe it's been 25 years (also saw myself in one of the crowd shots!)

[@rileykazama3145]

Hopefully your team comes back

[@salem8357]

This was my daddy’s favorite team before he passed I would give anything to thank the men that gave my father so much joy

[@calixa]

I loved the Whalers back then. Still very sad. Cant imagine seeing a game knowing when that final whistle blows, your team won't exist. Much love from Vancouver. Fav players were Babych, Jarvis, Francis, Howe.

[@robotstampede]

This made me cry and I wasn't even a Whalers fan.

[@topoisomerace]

Great logo, great team colours, great fans, sad to see them be just a memory now.

[@mike727272]

I’m a leafs fan but I always had a soft spot in my heart for the Whalers. Should have never left Hartford. 😢 I hope the Whalers come back one day❤

[@datooch]

Hockey belongs in Hartford! Bring it back NHL!!!

[@ireneshankweiler-qb4ve]

As a lifelong Bruins fan (who now lives in Hartford) who was 7 when this game was played, I REALLY wish the Whalers we're still around, the Bruins played the canes couple nights ago in Raleigh and they were wearing the old green Whalers uniforms 🐻🐳👍

[@SlammedZero]

I don't know why, but I always liked the Hartford Whalers. Plus, I think they have one of the most clever sports logos ever.

[@WhalePack]

Keep those positive comment coming folks! The discussion between the State of Connecticut and the City of Hartford rage on about the topic of building an NHL quality ice arena in downtown Hartford! GO WHALE!!!

[@masongrace7291]

The NHL has now made it clear no NHL team will be in Hartford again. Sorry CT, its not happening

[@rockvilleraven]

Mason Grace Things could be worse, at least you have a minor league hockey team, Baltimore has no hockey. I've e-mailed Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake that the 53 year old Royal Farms (formerly Baltimore) needs to be replaced, and all she says is it needs upgrades, you can't keep upgrading a arena that old. They had a couple of Caps exhibition games here and the ice was terrible. I support rebuilding the Convention Center site with an 18,000 seat facility attached to it. If they don't the only indoor sports team will be the Baltimore Blast indoor soccer team. About funding I suggest they use the lottery like we did for both stadiums at Camden Yards. Most fans up there just root for the Caps. I'm rooting for NHL expansion because the minors will too.

[@brockhines6468]

Be happy you also have UConn hockey that moved into Hockey East. Their early success has been great and they outdraw the AHL. It's not the Whale, but...

[@iindierokkers]

Mason Grace and how exactly have they made that clear?

[@FlyersHockeyPride]

Mason Grace Funny I haven't heard that at all and I'm not a Whalers fan either...I would take their word strongly far more than I would yours...this Flyer fan would LOVE to see the Whale back! :-)

[@dm3150006]

this must have been the biggest celebration in hockey other than winning a cup! absolutely amazing

[@Adam-oi2qc]

I hope Hartford someday gets a team back! Looks like they had it rough but they were loyal. ik how that feels as a Jackets fan!

[@GabrielRodriguez-mc4me]

I'm sure the Whalers will come back. When that happens, everything will be better for Hartford again.

[@torstenscholz6243]

I wish you good luck that you are right. Tbh, it's not that likely as there are more promising candidates (Quebec, Houston), but then again, relocations are often surprising. Who would have thought that the Jets would come back before they suddenly did so in 2011? Let's not give up hope that the same thing will happen with the Whalers and Nordiques one day - teams like these are the real NHL to me, not such unnecessary, unwanted, unloved southern states atrocities as Arizona, Florida, Carolina or Las Vegas.

[@rileykazama3145]

@@torstenscholz6243 Las Vegas has had hockey Teams in the past so your a little bit off on that

[@aaronlusanko8779]

@@rileykazama3145 but not in the NHL Until recently. So he is not off on that. He is spot on.

[@michaelleroy9281]

How will they come back, they better not steal a team from somewhere else

[@SamTapper1]

2:01:36 the debate still goes on. As a CT native and growing up outside of Hartford I've watched the city decline over the years and how we so desperately need our Whalers back

[@americanloyalist4599]

Move on not happening

[@SamTapper1]

@@americanloyalist4599 thanks.

[@sce2aux464]

I miss hearing French Canadians talking about playing 'ockey for 'artferd.

[@torstenscholz6243]

What's that all aboot, eh?

[@MrManfly]

@@torstenscholz6243 no that's English Canadians, the French Canadians talk about 'ockey in 'artferd !!

[@sergeiminakov6916]

Hi all! I am fan of Whalers for all time. And I am from Russia. Thank you for video. Another moments from their last game comes to tears from my eyes.... Hartford Whalers forever! Thank you all!

[@JCDenton2000]

I am a Seattle Thunderbirds fan and I will alwaysy think of the Whalers when I watch them because their jerseys are inspired by the Whalers :)

[@freakyfornash]

But at least you guys got a well deserved NHL team, which was a very good move on the NHL's part though!

[@josephross5772]

Still can't watch this without crying, hard to believe its been 17 years

[@thedominatior39]

I couldn't imagine being in those fans shoes losing their team after years of dedication hope your Whalers come back Hartford

[@maxlor6435]

Living in Connecticut as a Devils fan, it was my childhood DREAM to go to a Whalers-Devils game.

[@stupidvarietyhour]

As a Devils fan growing up in the late 2000s, that would be amazing

[@Mikey-1990]

Bruins fan living in CT here. The one and only game I saw us play them was April 26th, 1995 at The Garden. I was eight at the time and the first game I ever went to. The energy in the arena was awesome and I would love to have The Whalers back someday to revive that rivalry we once had. The Whaler fanbase here is very much alive I still see people wearing hats and jerseys.

[@cpgrad07]

Not a Whaler fan (Canuck fan here) but I own and wear a Whaler Jersey. Love the logo, I know the lost of a team moving (via Seattle Super Sonics). You can tell how passionate Whaler fans are and I hope one day to see the return of the Whalers.

[@brianspellbergio4502]

I cant imagine how this feels as a fan of Hartford I remember when the sabres almost left BUFFALO this city was such a sad place to be at that time thank God for tom galosano for purchasing the team at the final hour and keeping them here Buffalo N.Y. lives and dies with the bills and sabres its all we have I couldn't imagine life without them!! I'm sorry this happened Hartford I hope the whale returns!!

[@MuneyJordan23]

The people of Connecticut didnt show they wanted the Whalers with low attendance and even now with the Wolfpack.

[@austrianer73]

It's sad in the NHL that franchises are moving to other cities and taking their clubs away from the fans. I hope that one day the Hartford Whalers will return and their fans will wear the jerseys again.

[@michaelleroy9281]

That was in the 90s

[@BIGDAWGAJ]

WOW I Can't Believe It's The 25th Anniversary Of Hartford Whalers Last Season In The NHL I Wish The Whalers Would Come Back to The NHL Love Those Jerseys The Logo and The Brass Bonanza

[@bornyesterday21]

It still pisses me off to no end that they left !

[@romeske924]

Thank you for uploading this final whaler game ..as a guy who goes to hartford wolf pack games , i can tell you that the whalers are still very much missed

[@dennis3351]

rip #3 Steve Chiasson May 3, 1999. 32 yrs old . truck accident after the Hurricanes were eliminated from the playoffs in Boston and returned to Raleigh. In his memory No player has worn the #3 for the Carolina Hurricanes since.

[@GetBenched2010]

A Winnipegger here, we went through this the year before, but in 2011, we got our second chance. It's long overdue for Hartford to get yours.

[@herecometherats4634]

By stealing the Thrashers.

[@aaronlusanko8779]

@@herecometherats4634 the Thrashers were trash.

[@herecometherats4634]

@@aaronlusanko8779 the Thrashers were sunk by part of an ownership group who bought the team with the intention of sinking them. And that doesn't change the fact that they were my Trash.

[@cost7569]

@@herecometherats4634 Don't worried Winnipeg Jets they are not doing too hot. They might be in trouble in a few years.

[@freakyfornash]

Oh yeah, and that, along with giving Seattle a well deserved team was a very good move, even if I wish the Nordiques had came back first though. But I for one can't help if you guys mustn't be at least a bit concerned about the Jets recent attendance woes, what with knowing that Bettman won't exactly hesitate to move them at the very first vague signs of trouble though?

[@AntonioReyesJr]

I now live in Denver, Colorado, however forever I still BLEED GREEN!!!!! #HartfordWhalers #BringThemHome

[@alexanderroberts5223]

Appropriately enough, the other play-by-play guy for this game (assuming it was broadcast in Tampa) was Rick Peckham, the long-time play-by-play for the Whalers before taking the Lightning job.

[@joeydibuono]

One of my greatest memories was being able to go to this game I will never forget it

[@TheAxelay]

Someday they'll be back!... Got so op over it and waited so long for a Whalers jersey that I bought 5 1986 CCM jerseys the other day. Although since they departed since 96/97 I went to the Sharks/Pens but I still await for their return one day, we as fans must push and force harder because no force is harder or move immovable like a whale. Greetings from Australia (not many if any Whaler fans, all pretty much Bruins etc).

[@willisapril]

Not likely Harford's population is declining New Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford are now larger plus Hartford is right in the middle of 4 teams, Bruins, Rangers, Islanders and Devils

[@CarolinaPanthersGuy]

I'm a big Carolina Canes fan, I think if you get a team again we'd have a nice rivalry...

[@TheLoneGamr]

Eric Elsinger Sold out every playoff game.

[@legiox3719]

sorry you lost your team man, but you cannot deny NC is the happening place to be right now in the country. Everyone is moving to the RTP/Triangle area. NC ranks top 10 in country for growth and will only get better (or worse with traffic I should say). This state can easily hold 3 professional teams.

[@ATalkingBadger]

@@TheLoneGamr how about the regular season games during the seasons where they don't do well?

[@frankbergin5620]

@@legiox3719 yeah true, Carolina is known for their harsh winters and great hockey fans!!!

[@frogtownroad9104]

Browns hate the Ravens and vice versa so probably.

[@prettyvacant09]

Great video, my favorite team growing up here in Canada, I had whalers logos all over my school books, miss them, thanks for posting this video

[@aquavitvibes72]

First Professional sports game I ever went to was in that building between the Bruins and Whalers and the Whalers won 3-2 after spectacular goaltending by Greg Millen. It was and still is one of my fondest memories in all of my life.

[@aquavitvibes72]

Guess you have no hockey history. Look it up. Played 15 years.

[@aquavitvibes72]

Agree, Still sad.

[@aquavitvibes72]

hate him

[@barrydoherty4049]

my father was a fierce skater that anyone can reckon with. He was going to try out for the New England Whalers when they were in boston when he was younger. he couldn't get on the ice. he was afraid. all the big hockey players. my brother followed his footsteps and played for Bryant university for four years. I was susposed to play but heart problems ailed me from doing so. I was a third generation hockey player if I did play. I'd be in the nhl by now but I've passed my prime. my neice and nephew are playing in town hockey. my nephew is a good defenseman willing to dive. my neice has the most goals on her team. yeah I miss the Hartford Whalers. I was at the last game at the old td garden. blaine lacher and the other goalie fought each other. the last one I've seen.

[@HockeyJokerit]

Brass Bonanza!! Always great to hear classic Hockey song!!

[@CNR.5K]

I may be a Boston fan but that's only because I was born after the Whalers went away, I've seen so many Wolf Pack games in this same arena and it's depressing to see the ticket sales falling for a minor league team. If the City that I grew up in were to build a decent arena and bring back the Whalers that first game would surely be sold out

[@sergeiminakov6916]

Year, my experience of NHL - there are Oilers, Flames, Capitals, Devils, Jets. All of this are teams that I like. But Whalers ... Whalers are my love.

[@shawnwintle937]

I miss the Whalers. Thanks for this.

[@anthonychilders9549]

As a Canes fan we’re proud to carry on your legacy. We may be different but it was you who gave birth to us.

[@sillygoose635]

agreed. Love from Carolina.

[@garnunce786]

Love this upload. Sportschannel!

[@petrikiviniemi6956]

Beautiful!...Long live the Whalers!

[@17mikeypez]

Just ordered a whalers jersey off Amazon.

[@essbe7158]

Thank you for the video.

[@ericlazowski5382]

I was at this game. The energy here was amazing!

[@MikeMcCarthy1]

my pals got me a Mike Liut Whale jersey for my bachelor party. Been a fan my whole life. I still go to every Carolina game here in Ottawa (a huge Sens fan now). Still have a mildew drenched banner, that my wife lets me keep up. That's how I knew she was a keeper. Whale for life!

[@cooperdavis4212]

Bring the damn Whalers back home!

[@kpk33x]

Miss this team, but didn't have enough support. Then again, we have the Panthers, Hurricanes, and especially the Coyotes. I would like to hear Brass Bonanza again

[@3717bostonbruins]

I was born '99 so I unfortunately never got to see the team of the city I was born in. And obviously I'm now a B's fan. But I hope to God some day that these guys will come back, even if I route for the B's. Hartford never deserved the mistreatment from the management staff. Carolina did not deserve that cup in '06. That was ours. :( some day they will return

[@CallduhAmberLamp]

If they stayed in Hartford they never would have won a cup. Hartford is just a losers environment.

[@magpiemaniac]

Hartford had only three winning seasons in eighteen years in the NHL. Carolina did in a just a few years-win a Stanley Cup-what Hartford could never do in nearly two decades. Hartford is a great town that deserves NHL hockey, but don’t throw Carolina under the bus over sour grapes.

[@freakyfornash]

@@magpiemaniac The Canes made the Stanley Cup Finals during the fifth year they played in (North) Carolina in 2002. It was their eighth season there when they actually won the Cup in 2006 though.

[@torstenscholz6243]

@@magpiemaniac Yeah, sad but true. As much as I'd love to see Hartford make an NHL comeback, it's obvious why they were moved back then. They had been a mess in terms of sporting results, attendance and finances for decades and always ranked at the bottom of the league in all of these. Plus, they suffered from a small, ageing arena and the competition from other NHL franchises in the area.

[@davidwood1100]

@@CallduhAmberLamp maybe but a lot of what was fixed on the financial side during the lockout would have helped teams like the Whalers and Quebec. Obviously winning helps but the Jets are doing well now, so teams can actually thrive in these small markets.

[@henrymanzano2201]

Habs fan here. Even though our teams were rivals,I miss them- and,after this video,I dare say I miss them more than the Nordiques. Living on Long Island,we would get Whalers games on SportsChannel America,and later NewSport, during the 90s. I remember watching so many games,and just being so happy to see a game. I even went to their first game at Madison Square Garden as the Carolina Hurricanes,and there were lots of Whalers jerseys in the crowd (the Rangers won,4-2). I can't imagine losing my favorite team,and you could see the emotions on the faces of so many fans. It wasn't right,and probably the only time I'll ever agree with Jack Edwards is that Carolina shouldn't wear the Hartford colors,not even as a Reverse Retro. My favorite Whalers look,though,was their last look,from 1992-97,and I'd love to find their dark blue jersey. You guys survived as long as you could,what with having to pay the Bruins, Rangers and Islanders. Thank goodness we have videos like this to keep the memories alive. Long live the Whalers! 🐋🟢⚪🔵

[@wayne000111999]

I think the Hurricanes would need a fresh start in another town.Like Hartford...

[@familyhockeyleague3969]

wayne000111999 like hartford hurricanes can't wait to see there art.

[@CallduhAmberLamp]

They won a cup in Carolina not Hartford

[@Windyyyyyyyyy]

I’m watching this in lieu of the news of the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah

[@bloodfurypk666]

thank for all the memory :)

[@dancollins8296]

I was there. It was crazy

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

I was at this game. I was only 8 years old. I'm 31 now. I still remember them throwing the fish on the ice and that they played TB.

[@damienchance3153]

i wish Hartford Whalers become the new NHL expansion team in 2018 ,19 or whatever.

[@freakyfornash]

It's 2024 now! Sadly there's still no sign of a Whalers revival as we speak, and will still probably not happen anytime soon, if ever at this point.

[@rickyony]

The team didn't fail. The ownership did.

[@freakyfornash]

Hang in there Hartford. Winnipeg got their team back after 15 years, when everyone said that was never anything more than a mere pipe dream until the day it actually, finally happened. Quebec getting the Nordiques back will also soon be on the way too I'm sure. It'll be worth the wait, no matter how long it takes!

[@willisapril]

Not likely Harford's population is declining New Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford are now larger plus Hartford is right in the middle of 4 teams, Bruins, Rangers, Islanders and Devils

[@sjdrifter72]

Sadly Quebec didn't get the Nordiques back this time because that weasel Gary Bettman is so hellbent on placing teams in the desert where they don't belong. I hope it fails just like the Coyotes have been failing.

[@freakyfornash]

I know, which is a damn shame too! At least Winnipeg got theirs back, which was great at least.

[@horseathalt7308]

@@sjdrifter72 may the little hat bettman burn in hell

[@freakyfornash]

@@sjdrifter72 But I should say that I am glad Seattle did get eventually a well deserved hockey team, after losing the Supersonics. That of which was the best possible U.S. market to get a new team. Hopefully Quebec is next, even if it would be great if Hartford does indeed return one day, as increasingly unlikely as that's becoming unfortunately though. I wonder if there's possibly any extensive videos, and/or photos of the old mall which used to be attached to the Civic Center anywhere too?

[@jabtot]

As a Sabres fan...I loved when the Sabres and the Whalers played each other. I remember being at a game at the old "Aud", watching Howe and Hull playing together on the same team. One thing the NHL will never be accused of is proper thinking behind the moving of franchises. To make a mistake by putting an NHL team in Atlanta, having to move it, and bringing another one back to Atlanta only to have that one fail. Another example of the NHL thinking they can get rich by expanding the league south.

[@thearmyofgreatness]

As an isles fan I almost lived this. Whalers were so classic

[@30ShotKid]

Hopefully Hartford will have a team in the near future

[@LeftyStegman]

It is a shame that Las Vegas gets a team and Hartford doesn't this total bullshit i hope that vegas team finishes last every year in the standings.

[@LeftyStegman]

+Kim Martin let's hope so

[@willisapril]

Vegas is a huge city with 4 times the population as Hartford. Hartford is a small city and the downtown isn't even safe and the population is declining. Not going to happen

[@toniownez]

Why don't you Americans implement a relegation/promotion system?

[@ather4300]

willisapril That doesn't mean shit look at Phoenix, complete fail, the Whalers would be much more profitable.

[@swerboski]

Connecticut failed the Whalers. At least Vegas is getting their first chance.

[@JukeJudlow]

I am from SC. I love hockey. My favorite team was Hartford. My first live game was at the Civic Center in 1992--Hartford vs Los Angeles. Kay Whitmore got the shutout on Gretzky, Coffey, Kurri, et al. Zarley Zalapski scored twice for the Whale. I will never forget it. I saw them one more time the following year. When they moved to Carolina, I wasn't happy. I hate the Carolina Hurricanes. Now I am a dedicated Bruins fan--but should the Whale ever return, so shall I.

[@joshkusiak7613]

JukeJudlow that a fuck you to the team going to there rivals

[@TheLoneGamr]

Fuck the Bruins.

[@sillygoose635]

So if you hate the canes you therefore hate the Whalers. 🤷‍♂️

[@olympus3421]

If the whalers come back, I will bring a sign to the first game vs. Carolina that says "my name is (insert new name here), you killed my father, prepare to die!"

[@dennis3351]

I do believe The Whalers would have had the cup in 1986 if not for that Claude Lemieux goal. Many do agree.

[@KabarkadaTV681]

COMMENTATORS: JOHN FORSLUND BILL GARDNER TV NETWORK: SPORTSCHANNEL NEW ENGLAND (NOW NBC SPORTS BOSTON) DATE: 13 APRIL 1997

[@spacerazer]

Always be remembered as the first winners of the Avco Cup.

[@jerryjerald1450]

I miss the Whalers.

[@torstenscholz6243]

Now that we already have the Jets back, the next step should be to reintroduce the Whalers and Nordiques as well. Teams like these are the real NHL to me - and not such unnecessary, unwanted, unasked for Southern States atrocities as Arizona, Carolina, Florida or Las Vegas.

[@GregBurch]

Canes won the Cup. Did the Fhalers? Speaking of failure, no more Canadian teams.

[@sillygoose635]

Arizona? maybe. Florida? probably. But Las Vegas, MY Carolina? nuh uh pal, we're wanted, you aren't. you're unasked, unwanted, unneeded and unnecessary. Hockey is for all, including the south. It goes to show how better off the south has done compared to shit shows such as the way Hartford treated the whalers.

[@mattpanecki3366]

25 years ago today

[@tigerguy1013]

The NHL is saying that Seattle might become an expansion team, I live near Seattle and I voted it down, I wanna see Hartford come back

[@torstenscholz6243]

Seattle already has well-supported NFL, MLB and MLS franchises and is still struggling to get the Sonics back. Who needs an NHL franchise there? A Sonics comeback would certainly generate more interest. Hartford on the other hand never had another Big Four franchise, so a Whalers comeback would certainly boost the city's economy.

[@CBF.W]

Yep Seattle krakens

[@nickpreeper381]

Woah your a dick

[@sillygoose635]

@@torstenscholz6243 Uh, no, sorry as much as I want the whalers back, it's a Winnipeg situation, Hartford just isn't a major league city. Seattle is, they need and deserve a NHL franchise. Sorry.

[@tsfallout8178]

Why did I watch the whole game at 3 am on a Monday

[@ogreman-lll-957]

TS Fallout 4 am on a Monday

[@cumlordsfc977]

This put me in tears Tbh

[@hasekdom]

First hockey game I ever saw was in the civic center. Bruins played the whalers and Greg Millen was nr 1 star in 3-2 win. This was 1981. Saw several more games there. Too bad they moved. sad.

[@billhaggard400]

I lived near Patrick Verbeek in CT...I had 2 signed cards he gave to me personally, I lost them....i hate myself

[@EdsterIII]

Whenever a city loses a franchise it HURTS! I grew up in a city that didn't have a NHL franchise. We had a AHL, IHL, or whatever acronym was used at the time. We had/have the Milwaukee Admirals, so we rarely got to see regular season 🏒🥅Hockey🥅🏒 games on 📺TV📺 so this is a bittersweet game. I used to collect the NHL Hockey team magnets ad well as the NBA, NFL, & MLB. I love watching sports. Whether it's again the NFL, MLB, NBA, or NHL I enjoy spending 2-10 hours of televised sports. But again back the issue at hand, losing a team. Back in Milwaukee during the late 50's we lost the Milwaukee Braves to Atlanta. I wasn't born yet, but in the later part of the 80's and early to mid 90's we almost lost the Brewers as well. Same happened with the Bucks. The reason? A new stadium. People didn't want to have to "pay" for the teams new ballpark or new stadiums. I don't know why the Hartford Whalers left their city, but whatever the reason? Whenever a team either leaves or there is a "threat" or possibility that the team could leave, I personally was scared! I COULD NEVER EVER THINK THAT IT COULD HAPPEN. Losing a professional sports franchise, whatever League or sport it is, well it SUCKS! Again we didn't have a NHL franchise here so I adopted a team or three...lol. I loved Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, Patrick Roy, Steve Yzerman, Joe Sakic, and some other iconic players who made the NHL a intense game to watch! As a younger boy I loved a team's logo and/or their jerseys and colors. I liked the Whalers look. It pi$$es me off when a city loses their team! It seems as if greed and money always seems to be the biggest contributing factor to them leaving or their moving to another city. A promise of a new State of the Art 🏟Stadium🏟, and I'm sure major perks for the owner? Again, greed seems to be the biggest motivational aspect involved whenever this happens and it never ever takes the fans into any consideration. The fans, who are the backbone of the league. I am sorry the🐋🐳Whalers🐳🐋 left Harford! The fans deserve more consideration and more input!

[@user-iu7wp2cv3j]

I was 9 and my team played during the first intermission. I landed my first open ice hit during that scrimmage and the crowd went nuts… it’s all been downhill since lol

[@SilvioDanteBadaBing]

Wow Mohegan had just opened like a year before

[@Rewindthetimes]

The HARTFORD WHALERS WILL be back some day soon!...

[@vinceniederman3235]

Damn Right As a Flyers Fan I Miss Them So Much!

[@Rewindthetimes]

Vince Niederman am part of the BOOSTER club.. its strong and has tons of members.. the fan base is alive and huge!!! Its all bout gettimg the xl center renovated.. u believe it will get done and when it does... florida panthers come to hartford , were ready! Go WHALERS 🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒

[@vinceniederman3235]

Nice and I Hope U Guys Get a Team Soon Rather Then Later!

[@unfinest]

Say the same!! As a Flyers fan I miss them also!

[@ogreman-lll-957]

Whodat whale they won’t

[@patrickgrisley]

Bring back the Whale! 35 years and they are still my favorite team. Wake up and bring back the Whalers

[@Anonymous-wg8fn]

why am i crying in the club rn

[@will-eh3qt]

Was this their final game period, or just their final home game If it’s the latter, I’d love to see that game

[@freakyfornash]

Final game period.

[@Ckypwnd]

bring this team back!!! "they were lucky if they beat canucks once or twice in a lifetime name that movie folks"

[@Ckypwnd]

MALLRATS kim mallrats hahahaha Jason lee

[@anthg75]

BRING THE WHALE BACK!!! Being a Bruins fan and growing up watching them beat up on the whale(LOL) brings back great memories. And seeing the Panthers game tonight was pathetic!!! BRING THE WHALE BACK!!!!

[@DJOmnimaga]

I didn't know they had video scoreboards back in the 90's

[@ak2112]

Billy Gardner doing color. Right on.

[@ak2112]

Kim Martin former hockey player (blackhawks, whalers) and current broadcaster (used to do blackhawks color, now does chicago wolves color)

[@SayianRace]

I am bleeding green. Bring the Hartford Whalers back home to CT

[@dawudcharlton]

Lighting goalie let the first one in ,almost by instinct goes with blocker then he's like oh wait ,lmao