HARTFORD, Conn – The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Springfield Falcons, 3-0, Saturday night at the XL Center. Springfield goaltender Mike Clemente, making just his second professional start, recorded his first pro shutout with 27 saves. Nick Drazenovic … Continue reading
Author Archives: Pro Hockey News Staff Report (with Connecticut press release)
Whale move into top spot in northeast division
HARTFORD, Conn – The Connecticut Whale defeated the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 3-2, Friday night at the XL Center, moving into sole possession of first place in the AHL’s Northeast Division. Kris Newbury had the game-winning goal and an assist, … Continue reading
Another Whale-Sound Tigers Showdown
HARTFORD, Conn – Connecticut’s two AHL entries have reached a share of first place in the Northeast Division from quite different directions, yet neither is anywhere near clinching a playoff berth, something both coaches and former Hartford Wolf Pack teammates … Continue reading
Bickel is Rangers’ biggest surprise
HARTFORD, Conn – When it comes to feel-good stories in the NHL this season, you’d be hard-pressed to find one better than New York Rangers defenseman Stu Bickel, who began the season playing on Asylum Street in Hartford. Though … Continue reading
Whale swamp Manchester, 5-3
MANCHESTER, NH – The Connecticut Whale defeated the Manchester Monarchs, 5-3, Sunday afternoon at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester. Casey Wellman had two goals and an assist in the game and Andreas Thuresson had the game-winner and an assist … Continue reading
Norfolk defeats Whale, 3-1
HARTFORD, Conn – Connecticut Hockey Hall of Fame Night at the XL Center on Saturday proved to be a fitting backdrop to two of the hottest and best teams in the AHL squaring off. Connecticut youth hockey alumni Brian … Continue reading