WHALE WEEKLY: April 11-17, 2011

The Whale (40-32-2-6, 88 points) wrapped up a playoff spot this past week with a win over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Friday, which will enable them to enter postseason…

FROM THE CREASE with BRUCE BERLET

By Bruce Berlet Dov Grumet-Morris earned the Connecticut Whale’s MVP and Fan Favorite awards in more ways than most. Grumet-Morris got it done on the ice, proving to be a…

A WHALE OF A PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

WHALE TO MEET PORTLAND IN FIRST-ROUND CALDER CUP PLAYOFF SERIES *           *           *           * Best-of-seven Battle starts Thursday Night in Portland HARTFORD, CT. - Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld…

CHECKERS REBOUND

VERSUS CHECKERS SCORE THREE IN THIRD, HANG ON FOR 5-4 WIN Terry scores 30th, 31st; Magic number for playoffs now four points PORTLAND, ME - The Charlotte Checkers scored three…

FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet

By Bruce Berlet Oh, for the love of hockey. Yes, it’ll always be known as Memorable Monday for Alexandre Imbeault. It started with a 4 a.m. wakeup call in Fort…

REDDEN TO THE RESCUE

VERSUS  If there’s one thing that’s consistent about the Connecticut Whale in 2010-2011, it’s that they don’t win many games pretty; that’s for sure. Tuesday afternoon’s holiday matinee in Portland…

HANGOVER

VERSUS Five days off for a hockey team can offer a much needed respite from a heavy schedule. Some coaches like the time off to rest and to practice, work…