FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet

By Bruce Berlet It’s never a good time to lose a lead after two periods, but Connecticut Whale picked one of the worst Saturday night. Despite an error-prone opening 10…

FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet

By Bruce Berlet The season to forget could be over for Rangers captain and Trumbull native Chris Drury. Drury, who missed 31 of the first 32 games this season with…

TIGERS BEATEN BY SOUND WHALES

VERSUS    While they were far from perfect, the Connecticut Whale had a good all around team effort anchored by Chad Johnson’s first star performance between the pipes and beat the…

FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet

By Bruce Berlet EAST HARTFORD, CT – Jim Hartnett called it his “Unlucky Number 7” project. But a Herculean effort of countless hours of overtime and dedication the past three…

FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet

By Bruce Berlet CROMWELL, CT – Jeremy Williams’ first All-Star appearance this week provided several memorable moments, not the least of which was playing center for an extended period for…

FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet

By Bruce Berlet The XL Center could have made some serious money selling programs Tuesday if Connecticut Whale practice was open to the public. Coach Ken Gernander and assistants J.J.…

1st CALLUP FROM DANBURY WHALERS

Congratulations to Herm Sorcher and the staff at the Danbury Whalers who had their first player called up to the AHL. Here’s the release: (more…)

FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet

By Bruce Berlet Few sporting entities ebb and flow together more than a hockey goaltender and his or her team. Chad Johnson has discovered that more than ever this season,…

FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet

By Bruce Berlet The Connecticut Whale might have seen the last of crafty wing Mats Zuccarello. The 5-foot-7, 170-pound “Norwegian Hobbit” had his second consecutive strong game and recorded his…

WHALE AND BLIZZARD STORM BRIDGEPORT

VERSUS       Sometimes concern for others supersedes the concern for making money. Sometimes it doesn't. (more…)