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It’s officially 2024, so hit our music.
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Rest In Peace, Andrew Duncan.
Duncan played announcer Jim Carr in the film Slapshot.
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GOALIE GOAL IN HARTFORD!! LOUIS DOMINGUE SEALS IT!!!!!
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It’s not on there.
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Who remembers Gordie Howe’s “This Is SportsCenter” commercial from the mid-1990s?
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Congratulations to former Whalers goaltender Mike Liut on his induction into the St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame!
Liut is also a 2012 inductee of the Connecticut Hockey Hall of Fame.
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The Hartford Civic Center without its roof. Pictured here in 1978.
The arena reopened in February 1980 with a Whalers-Kings game.
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Thanks, we hate it.
Cool. Crisp. Classic. 🐳
One night only. February 10, 2024.
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The Hartford Whalers opened up the 1996-1997 season at the Hartford Civic Center on October 5th, 1996. Their final home opener in Hartford.
Their opponent that night? The Phoenix Coyotes in their first game since they had moved from Winnipeg. The Whalers won 1-0.
#Whalers
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Whalers/Capitals SportsCenter highlights from 12/30/1986
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A rare photo from the day the Hartford Civic Center reopened. The first National Hockey League game in the city of Hartford. February 6th, 1980 - Whalers vs. Kings.
#Whalers
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Still one of the biggest “what ifs” in Connecticut sports history.
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One of Patrick Roy’s first NHL games was in Hartford. In relief for Steve Penney.
#MemorialCup
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The Whalers in their prime. Before the team was sold to Gordon. Before the team traded off their star players.
The mall was rocking.
Hartford never deserved to lose the Whalers.
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This will always be one of my favorite videos. 25 years ago today, The Rolling Stones were playing in Hartford on the same night UConn was playing in the National Championship game.
They showed the end of the game to the crowd at the Civic Center.
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We’re going to tweet the Hartford Whalers back into existence.
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Okay UConn fans, here it is.
@PatMcAfeeShow
acknowledging Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies during Monday Night Raw in Hartford tonight.
@UConnMBB
@UConnHuskies
#WWERaw
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45 years of the iconic Hartford Whalers logo and branding.
The look that gave a team, and more importantly, the city of Hartford, an identity. Designed by the late Peter Good, who is a native of Hartford.
To Peter, we say thank you.
#Whalers
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On this day in 1992: The Hartford Whalers unveiled brand new uniforms. After 20 years in green, navy blue became the team’s primary color. A revised version of the team’s logo was also introduced.
#Whalers
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So sad to hear this news. Howie was a huge Whalers fan, interacting with us frequently here on Twitter. He’s standing in front of the fan holding the thank you sign. He worked at ESPN for over 25 years, starring on the show “Stump the Schwab.”
Thinking of his family, friends,
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On this day in 1976:
The Whalers upset the Soviet National Team 5-2 in front of a packed house at the Hartford Civic Center
#Whalers
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This Week in Connecticut: Gov. Ned Lamont has group with money to buy Arizona Coyotes, move them to Hartford
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On this day in 1985: The Whalers acquired goaltender Mike Liut from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Mark Johnson, Greg Millen, and cash considerations.
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I thought it would be a good time to share this video again.
This was shot back on March 29th, 1999 at a Rolling Stones concert at the Hartford Civic Center. The same night UConn won the national championship.
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49 years ago today: Hartford’s
@XLCenter
(then known as the Hartford Civic Center) opened its doors.
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If UConn were to ever do some kind of throwback night in Hartford, I’d love to see this court design again.
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The NHL's Arizona Coyotes may soon relocate. Gov. Lamont says 'Connecticut is ready'
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On this day in 1997: The Hartford Whalers and Boston Bruins squared off for the final time at the Hartford Civic Center.
Kent Manderville recorded a hat-trick, and Sami Kapanen scored on a penalty shot to propel the Whalers to a 6-3 victory over the Bruins.
#Whalers
#NHLBruins
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Pictured here: an empty Hartford Civic Center for a Whalers game
@HockeyNightHFD
Doesn’t matter if they are on national TV or not. I actually get to go to games with a fan base that supports them. Unlike Hartford “fans” did.
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CT Gov. Ned Lamont to meet with NHL about Arizona Coyotes relocation to Hartford via
@registercitizen
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UConn is an everything school.
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The Hartford Whalers and the fans shared a unique bond that you just don’t see in sports today. They were so much more than a logo, a jersey, and a song.
They were ours.
#Whalers
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People are still going to call this app Twitter just like how everyone still calls the XL Center the "Hartford Civic Center."
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Gov. Ned Lamont says he has spoken to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman: 'Hartford is ready' via
@nhregister
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The matchup for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final is set.
How's this for a storyline? The last Hartford Whalers head coach. The most recent Wolf Pack head coach.
There’s always a Hartford connection. It should be a great series.
#StanleyCup
#HWP
#Whalers
#oilers
#timetohunt
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Worst day ever. It should’ve never happened.
Encore! After the Hartford Whalers return to the dressing room, the fans want to see their Whalers on the Civic Center ice, one last time.
and of course, that means Brass Bonanza.
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Congratulations to former Whalers goaltender Sean Burke, former Connecticut Whale forward Jonathan Marchessault, and the Vegas Golden Knights on winning the Stanley Cup!
#StanleyCup
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“The Hartford Whalers were in a place where the fans, they truly loved their team. I don’t think they expected us to win a Stanley Cup, they just loved their team. They’re with them win or lose, and there’s not a lot of pro sports towns like that. That was the vibe from the
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Undisputed.
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On this day in 1975: Hockey in Hartford is born.
The New England Whalers of the WHA played their first game at the Hartford Civic Center.
The Whalers defeated the San Diego Mariners 4-3 in overtime.
#Whalers
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30 years ago this month, the Hartford Civic Center hosted the 1994 NHL Draft.
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I think I blocked the entire state of North Carolina today.
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UConn fans are going to like this one.
This video was taken from The Rolling Stones concert at the Hartford Civic Center on Monday, March 29th, 1999. The night UConn won the National Championship. Here is the live reaction as the seconds ticked down. (YT: TheGlimmerStone)
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“You guys should totally sell the team and move to Hartford. We have the XL Center which would serve as a great, NHL sized venue to use temporarily while a new building is being built. The fan base here is great, too.”
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Will humanity ever produce something like this again?
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A fan photo, taken inside the Hartford Civic Center on April 13, 1997 during warm-ups.
The day Hartford’s hockey music died.
#TBT
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The Wolf Pack unveiled their retro specialty jersey that will be worn on February 9th, the 2,000th game in franchise history. 🔥
Your thoughts? 💭
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A nice shoutout the 1986 NHL All-Star Game during today’s broadcast of this year’s All-Star Game. A great time for the city of Hartford.
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7,032 on hand tonight at the mall.
Congrats, Hartford. We outdrew the Coyotes average. And likely will tomorrow night too.
#HartfordIsAHockeyTown
#RenovateOurBuildingPlease
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The Hartford Whalers were so much more than just a logo, song, and jersey. It was a team that brought a small market into the big time. It was about a tight-knit fan base and the community. To so many, the team meant more than you could ever imagine.
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John Anderson sends the Hartford Civic Center into a state of delirium. Game 3 1986 Adams Division Semi-Finals vs. Quebec.
#Whalers
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22 years. Over 1,400 games played. Three retired numbers. One Adams Division title. A lifetime of memories.
Today, and every day, we remember our Hartford Whalers on the 25th anniversary of their final game played at the Civic Center.
#Whalers
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1994 Whalers Team Classic jerseys will be dropping on the Adidas website this Friday at 3:00 AM EST. 🔥
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*looks up*
Yup, they’re still here, and they aren’t going anywhere.
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On this day in 1995: A hero returns home.
The Whalers re-acquired Kevin Dineen from the Philadelphia Flyers.
He would go on to serve as the final captain of the Hartford Whalers, scoring the final goal in franchise history.
#Whalers
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(Thread) The only thing I’ll say about the
@Canes
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Next season marks 50 years of hockey in Hartford. I know a lot of people would love to see the blue and green on Hartford ice one last time.
The Hartford Whalers legacy deserves to be
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This needs to happen first, Mayor Bronin.
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The fact that both the men’s and women’s teams that have dominated college basketball for over 30 years play in this, needs to be rectified.
UConn is critical to downtown Hartford. There’s no disputing that.
It’s time for a new arena
@GovNedLamont
and
@CRDACT
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7,274 is tonight's attendance for the Wolf Pack.
9,428 for UConn earlier today.
That's 16,702 fans in the stands for hockey in Hartford today.
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The Hartford Whalers existed with the Bruins, Islanders, Rangers, and Devils for over 18 years.
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On this day in 1975: The Hartford Civic Center officially opened its doors
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This "snow day" calls for some old school hockey highlights.
Highlights from the Hartford Whalers and New Haven Senators from 1992.
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We 💙💚 Hartford.
The best city in the world. The best fans.
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13 years ago today: Thousands of fans braved bitter cold temperatures for Whale Bowl 2011
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The team formerly known as the Hartford Whalers was just eliminated by a bunch of Hartford Wolf Pack alumni.
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BACK. TO. BACK.
The UConn Huskies are the National Champions again!
#BleedBlue
#NationalChampionship
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Big crowd on hand tonight. Has to be pushing 7,000+.
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Remembering the legendary “Mr. Hockey”
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Gordie Howe on his birthday today.
The man who put Hartford hockey on the map.
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7,754 in attendance at the XL tonight.
7,257 last night.
That’s 15,011 fans in the stands for Wolf Pack hockey this weekend.
And some say hockey in Hartford has been dead for a long time. Those are solid numbers for the AHL.
Dead? Far from it.
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On this day in 1978: At 4:19 AM, just hours following a UConn-UMass men’s basketball game, the roof of the Hartford Civic Center Coliseum collapsed.
Remarkably, no one was inside the arena at the time of the incident.
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🚨Next Monday: NBC Connecticut will premiere “Hartford Whalers: From Heartbeat to Heartbreak” at 8 pm on their streaming app.
#Whalers
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Breaking: UConn will be hosting the 2024 Connecticut Ice tournament January 26-27th at the XL Center, according to the team’s website.
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On this day in 1980: The Hartford Whalers reopened the Hartford Civic Center with a game against the Los Angeles Kings. The Whalers won 7-3.
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OTD 1992: Adam Burt scores the game winning goal (his second of the night and added an assist for a career high 3 points in the game) at 4:59 of overtime vs Minnesota. The game is filmed and would be shown in the upcoming Mighty Ducks movie.
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On this day in 1997: News was broken shortly before a Whalers-Avalanche game that the Hartford Whalers were leaving Connecticut at the end of the 1996-97 season.
#Whalers
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