The Hartford Whalers played in the city for the first time on Jan. 11, 1975. Fifty years later, the city is celebrating the legacies of its pro ice hockey teams.

A new documentary and a celebration at the Wolf Pack game Saturday mark the 50th birthday of the Whalers, Hartford’s long-gone NHL franchise.

Larry Kish, who helped develop several Whaler stars in the minors and coached briefly in Hartford, has died at 83.

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Hartford marked half a century of hockey history with a special game at the XL Center Saturday night. The packed stadium was ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — 50 years ago this week, the Hartford Whalers played their first game in Connecticut. The game was played at the Hartford Civic Center, which is now the XL Center. The ...

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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut’s beloved former NHL team played their first game at the Hartford Civic Center on Jan. 11, 1975. This weekend, fans are celebrating the anniversary. Team ...

On Jan. 11, 1975, the New England Whalers - which were part the World Hockey Association - played their the first professional hockey game at the Hartford Civic Center against the San Diego Mariners.

The XL Center was packed with hockey fans over the weekend. Not only were the Wolf Pack playing Saturday, but it also marked a major milestone of 50 years of hockey in Hartford. Players and fans who ...