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  1. Founded1972
    HistoryNew England Whalers · 19721979 (WHA) · Hartford Whalers · 19791997 (NHL) · Carolina Hurricanes · 1997–present
     Gone But Not Forgotten
    Gone But Not Forgotten
    They were a professional ice hockey team based in Hartford, Connecticut, for most of their existence. They played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League, from 1972 to 1997.
  1. What Really Happened to the Hartford Whalers? | Stadium Talk

  2. WebJul 12, 2023 · “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. The…

  3. WebMar 10, 2023 · Christopher Price's new book demonstrates that even though the Whalers left Hartford in 1997, their legacy and memories live on. The Hartford Whalers left a quarter century ago, but Connecticut fans keep …

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    The Hartford Whalers played their last NHL game in 1997, and the franchise is more popular than ever. How can a team that won just one playoff series in 18 seasons still stay in the hearts and minds of hockey fans?
    The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to 1997. Originally based in Boston, the team joined the WHA in the league's inaugural season, and was known as the New England Whalers throughout its time in the WHA.
    The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to 1997.
    The Hartford Whalers played their last NHL game in 1997, and the franchise is more popular than ever. How can a team that won just one playoff series in 18 seasons still stay in the hearts and minds of hockey fans? We're not the only ones taking an interest.
  5. WebApr 12, 2021 · Major league hockey debuted in Hartford in 1975 with the arrival of the New England Whalers. During their time in Hartford, the Whalers featured one of the greatest players in hockey history in Gordie …