GERNANDER: A LEADER ON AND OFF THE ICE

      VERSUS      Ken Gernander coaches hockey the way that he played the game…with great attention to detail, a lot of emotion and a hockey sense and intelligence that few can…

SPOTLIGHT: CARL HAGELIN

BY: Bruce Berlet A month after his call-up from the Connecticut Whale to the parent New York Rangers, left wing Carl Hagelin continues to solidify his position with the big…

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: SOUNDING OUT THE TIGERS

BY: Bruce Berlet After a well-earned four-day break, the Northeast Division-leading Connecticut Whale looks to extend their latest points streak to four games when they visit their intrastate rival Bridgeport…

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…

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,…

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SPOTLIGHT: KELSEY TESSIER

BY: Bruce Berlet Kelsey Tessier prides himself in being a responsible two-way player with lots of grit and a penchant for doing little things such as finishing checks and getting…

SPOTLIGHT: TIM ERIXON

BY: Bruce Berlet It was hardly surprising that the New York Rangers called up rookie defenseman Tim Erixon from the Connecticut Whale on Wednesday. Erixon’s role with the AHL’s Northeast…