HARTFORD, Conn – The Connecticut Whale defeated the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 4-3 in a shootout, Friday night at the XL Center. Kris Newbury forced overtime with a last-ditch effort with 4.9 seconds remaining, and Whale goaltender Chad Johnson made the … Continue reading
Author Archives: Pro Hockey News Staff Report (with Connecticut press release)
Redden named Whale captain
HARTFORD, Conn – When the Connecticut Whale gathered for a team meal Saturday night in Manchester, N.H., coach Ken Gernander had a surprise, especially for veteran defenseman Wade Redden. After the Whale had been without a captain for nearly … Continue reading
Whale edge Manchester, 3-2
MANCHESTER NH – The Connecticut Whale defeated the Manchester Monarchs, 3-2, Sunday afternoon at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Kelsey Tessier notched the game-winning goal, and Kris Newbury and Andre Deveaux also scored, to back a 31-save performance by goaltender Chad … Continue reading
Pirates rally past Connecticut, 3-2
PORTLAND, Maine – The Connecticut Whale were defeated, 3-2, by the Portland Pirates Friday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Pirates would score twice in the third period to rally from a 2-1 deficit, culminating with Ryan Duncan’s … Continue reading
Connecticut clips Sharks in SO, 2-1
HARTFORD, Conn – The Connecticut Whale defeated the Worcester Sharks, 2-1 in a shootout, Tuesday afternoon at the XL Center in Hartford. Connecticut goaltender Chad Johnson made 33 saves through regulation and overtime, and four more in the shootout to … Continue reading
Houston eclipses Stars, 5-2
CEDAR PARK, Texas – The Texas Stars were defeated by Houston 5-2 in front of 6,429 fans at the Cedar Park Center on Saturday night. Aeros center Chad Rau led the way, scoring one goal and setting up two others, … Continue reading