“FROM THE CREASE”
editors note: We’re very excited to have our good friend and 30+ year sports writer Bruce Berlet contributing to Howlings via his position with Whalers Sports and Entertainment (WSAE). We’re also grateful to WSAE for permission to use these stories. By…
TWO BOB CRAWFORDS IN THE FOLD
Ex-Whaler Bob Crawford Named Senior VP for Whalers Sports and Entertainment Whalers Sports and Entertainment Chairman Howard Baldwin announced today that former Whaler Bob Crawford has been named Senior Vice President of hockey operations for WSE. …
A NIGHT OF FIRSTS
VERSUS AND THEY’RE OFF… The Howard Baldwin era in Hartford hockey has resumed and the infusion of new faces and new energy had a big payoff Saturday night as 7,013 were shown an exciting game and what could be a very solid Hartford Wolf…
SANGUINETTI TO HARTFORD…SORT OF
The Carolina Hurricanes have sent former Hartford Wolf Pack defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti to the Charlotte Checkers. This means that tonight’s first game between the former parent club and the newest AHL franchise will bring the Rangers first round pick…
BERLET’S CORNER
By Bruce Berlet When not battling injuries, Hartford Wolf Pack left wing Justin Soryal is known mainly for his toughness and ability to battle the opposition with lefts and rights. But the 23-year-old Soryal is determined to make everyone think of him…
UNVEILING
We know this is kind of old news at this point, but if you didn’t see it it’s always interesting. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he2nWHyeu7E]
MEDIA DAY COMMENTS
It was without a doubt the most positive atmosphere for any of the five Media day events that we’ve been a part of with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Rather than bore you with my iterpretation of what was said, we’ll just give you a quick taste of…
BERLET’S PACK SEASON PREVIEW
By Bruce Berlet After the Hartford Wolf Pack missed the playoffs for the first time in their 13-year history last season, several players did some serious soul-searching among themselves. Sure there had been exit meetings with general manager Jim…
IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY
It was another big day for the Hartford Wolf Pack and the soon to be Connecticut Whale. There were lots of announcements, not the least of which was that Bob Crawford, the only announcer the team has known for it’s 13 years has been resigned and will…
HUGE NIGHT OF NEWS
It was a busy day for Hartford hockey Tuesday. There were players sent down and out which happens all the time in sports, but history was made Tuesday night as well in Hartford Wolf Pack, Hartford Whaler and Connecticut Whale country. Howlings attended a…