SPECIAL TEAMS COST WHALE STANDINGS POINT

       VERSUS      (We apologize as we’re unavailable for our normal direct CTWhale coverage for the next couple of games due to scheduling conflicts…) BY: Brian Ring The Connecticut Whale were…

SPOTLIGHT: BRENT THOMPSON

BY: Bruce Berlet Brent Thompson could be in line for a Coach of the Year daily double. The former Hartford Wolf Pack defenseman was named ECHL Coach of the Year…

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,…

WHALE QUIET SOUND TIGERS

      VERSUS     There certainly was not going to be much not to like for Connecticut Whale head coach Ken Gernander not to like after his team crushed the injury and…

ANOTHER CHARACTER WIN FOR WHALE

       VERSUS      Say what you will about the 2011-2012 version of the Connecticut Whale, but this is a team of character. They find ways to win late; they find ways…

SPOTLIGHT: WHO’S PLAYING AND WHERE?

BY: Bruce Berlet Connecticut Whale defenseman Pavel Valentenko is sometimes self-conscious about his English. But the personable Russian has certainly improved on the official language of the United States since…

WHALE REBOUND

      VERSUS     Say what you will about Connecticut Whale head coach Ken Gernander, but the guy knows how to motivate a team and he knows how to win. For the…

BELL TOWERS OVER FALLEN POULIN WALL

     VERSUS       (Oops Update…Just realized this posting was still sitting in the draft section of the blog from Friday night and that it was never posted… our apologies) Despite…

WIN STREAK OVER

(Due to the extensive computer and power outages –and the fact that we’re now five days behind in our business - we want to make sure that we get something…

WHALE WEEKLY: October 31 – November 6, 2011

BY: Bob Crawford, Voice of the Connecticut Whale The Whale extended its winning streak to five games last week, winning road contests at Adirondack Friday, 4-2, and in Worcester Saturday,…