ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS

      VERSUS      The Connecticut Whale ended their four day holiday break and began their toughest stretch of the season that will see them play five games over the next eight…

SPOTLIGHT: HOLIDAY CHEER

BY: Bruce Berlet The Connecticut Whale family is happy on many fronts this holiday season, starting with good health for most and a spot atop the Northeast Division as the…

WHALE: “I AIN’T ‘FRAID OF NO GHOSTS”

      VERSUS     It wasn't pretty that's for sure, but the Connecticut Whale, behind a Pavel Valentenko missile from the high slot with 17 seconds left in regulation beat the Adirondack…

KNOCKING HEADS WITH THE ISLES

NY RANGERS vs. NY ISLANDERS Thursday, Dec. 22, 7:00 p.m. Madison Square Garden - New York, New York Rangers: 19-8-4 (42 pts) Islanders: 11-14-6 (28 pts) * All information through…

SPOTLIGHT: STU BICKEL

By Bruce Berlet Defenseman Stu Bickel is the latest Connecticut Whale “graduate” to make a difference for the parent New York Rangers this season. Bickel joined rookies Carl Hagelin and…

SPOTLIGHT: NEWBURY

BY: Bruce Berlet Kris Newbury is a proud individual, as a human being and a hockey player. Few demonstrate more grit, determination and leadership than the Connecticut Whale’s veteran center,…

SCHOENFELD ORDERS A “KLASSEN” OF DEFENSE FOR WHALE

UPDATED: Official Release: WHALE ADD DEFENSEMAN SAM KLASSEN TO ROSTER *           *           *           * Reassigned from ECHL Greenville  Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the parent New…

SPOTLIGHT: DEFENSE

BY: Bruce Berlet The Connecticut Whale defense took a second hit in 24 hours Monday, when rookie Tim Erixon was recalled by the parent New York Rangers on an emergency…

HOCKEY IN THE STREETS

Cigna, the Whale and YMCA Team Up for “Hockey in the Streets” for Greater Hartford’s Inner City Kids · Cigna sponsors inner city kids’ Connecticut  Whale player clinics and street…

THE THROWDOWN ACROSS THE RIVER

NEW YORK RANGERS at NEW JERSEY DEVILS Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7:00 p.m. Prudential Center - Newark, New Jersey Rangers: 18-8-4 (40 pts) Devils: 18-13-1 (37 pts) * All information through…