FOLLOW the story of the Hartford Whalers from 1974 until 1997, told through original newspaper reports as they were published at the time in the local Hartford Courant. Celebrate a time when ‘Brass Bonanza’ echoed through the Civic Centre and players like Kevin Dineen and Pat Verbeek ruled the ice.
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STEP into the story of the Hartford Whalers with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones in the team’s history — exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive pivotal Whalers moments, including:
– The Announcement that Whalers would move to Hartford to become new England Whalers, and later, news that the team would re-brand to Hartford Whalers.
– The Playoff Series win in 1986, where the Whalers defeated the Quebec Nordiques in the Adams Division Semifinals.
– The final game in Hartford in 1997.
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Connecticut sports history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Origin: printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8cm x 36.4cm)
Pages: 160+
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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