HARTFORD, Conn – 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 arriving in Hartford two years ago. And he was … Continue reading
Author Archives: Pro Hockey News Staff Report (with CT Whale press release)
Whale drop game five to Portalnd, 5-4
PORTLAND, Maine – The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Portland Pirates, 5-4, Thursday night before 6,260 in attendance at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Connecticut now trails Portland, three games to two, in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. … Continue reading
Whale drop Pirates, 3-1
HARTFORD, Conn. – Timing really can be everything in life – and especially in sports. On Monday, the Connecticut Whale added gifted wing Mats Zuccarello, reassigned by the parent New York Rangers after being a healthy scratch in their … Continue reading
Whale drop Sound Tigers, 4-1
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Connecticut Whale hit the daily double Friday night. First, All-Star right wing Jeremy Williams had a goal and two assists to back the 21-save effort of Dov Grumet-Morris in a 4-1 victory over the undermanned … Continue reading
Whale drop decision to Falcons, 6-2
SPRINGFIELD, Mass – The Springfield Falcons scored five third-period goals Saturday night at the MassMutual Center, on their way to a 6-2 victory over the Connecticut Whale. The loss was the Whale’s fourth straight, tying their longest streak of … Continue reading
P-Bruins drop Whale with 4-2 win
PROVIDENCE, RI, – Kirk MacDonald scored two goals, and Trent Whitfield had a goal and two assists, to lead the Providence Bruins to a 4-2 victory over the Connecticut Whale Sunday at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence. The loss … Continue reading