WHA Hockey.TV: A Tribute to the Legends of the World Hockey Association by Mark Willand

Andre Lacroix's Game Worn Autographed Hartford Whalers Whale Bowl Jersey in now available online.

Mark Willand — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:32:11 -0400

Andre Lacroix's Game Worn Autographed Hartford Whalers Whale Bowl Jersey in now available online. Click Here for Auction A centre notable for his playmaking, penalty-killing and faceoff skill, Lacroix played his junior hockey for the Peterborough Petes, leading the league...

This Date in WHA History: April 1, 1973: Terry Caffery Becomes Whalers First 100-point Scorer

Mark Willand — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:48:17 -0400

Terry Caffery was the Whalers first-ever 100-point scorer and a key figure in New England's 1972-73 Championship. The following season Caffery signed with the Whalers and met with his greatest success as a pro, scoring 100 points to finish in...

Howard Baldwin Talks With Stan Fischler on the Whaler Nation Experience

Mark Willand — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:16:43 -0400

From Stan Fischler at NE Hockey Journal * When we asked Howard Baldwin why he’s opening up at Hartford office to market the Whalers NHL brand, he had a neat reply: “My best analogy is about a university. Remember when...

PuckDrawn.com WHA Logo Design Competition

Mark Willand — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:59:53 -0400

Check out the PuckDrawn.com WHA Logo Design Competition

Gordie Howe Turns 82 Today

Mark Willand — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:55:24 -0400

Whaler Nation Birthdays, March 31: Gordie Howe (82) and the late Ric Jordan

Larry Pleau on the Whalers Return to Hartford: "If Anyone Can Do it, Howard Baldwin Can."

Mark Willand — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:43:27 -0400

From this week's Fischler Report: "An original Whaler from the WHA days, Larry Pleau tells us he believes Hartford could support another NHL team. The Blues’ exec is tickled that Howard Baldwin has launched a crusade to return big league...

Video: Whaler Birthday -- Dave Keon Turns 70

Mark Willand — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:21:17 -0400

Video: Whaler Birthday -- Dave Keon Turns 70

Video: Howard Baldwin Talks Whalers Hockey on Fox 61

Mark Willand — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:33:14 -0400

Howard Baldwin Talks Whalers on Fox 61

Daily Box Score: March 20, 1975 -- Whalers Lose to Winnipeg Jets, 6-3

Mark Willand — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:51:05 -0400

Winnipeg 6 New England 3 First Period 1. New England, Carleton 32 (Webster, Hurley) 10:03 Penalties: Selwood,NE 6:01; Ketola,Wpg 8:27; Ley,NE 19:47 Second Period 2. Winnipeg, Hedberg 43 (Bergman, Hull) 1:08 3. New England, Climie 20 (Caffery, Webster) 3:52 4....

New Whalers Facebook Page: Whaler Nation

Mark Willand — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:20:31 -0400

The official Facebook page for Whaler Nation, endorsed by Whalers Founder Howard Baldwin and created by Mark Willand. Join Whaler Nation and let's "Bring 'em Back!"

Hartford Courant, Jeff Jacobs: Howard Baldwin Makes First Move

Mark Willand — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:11:12 -0400

Howard Baldwin is back and this time he insists he's not leaving. He has moved into an office at 100 Pearl Street and dug in for long days of work. Maybe the address is only fitting. For Baldwin will continue...

Photo: Ulf Nilsson, 1977 WHA All Star Game

Mark Willand — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:01:10 -0400

Winnipeg Jets Ulf Nilsson at 1977 WHA All Star Game.

Rare WHA and Whalers Photographs Found -- the Paul Kellogg Collection

Mark Willand — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:16:37 -0400

We recently tracked down Paul Kellogg the talented Whalers Photographer from 1975-1981. Together we have poured through thousands of negatives and slides from this golden era of Hartford hockey. Soon we'll announce joint projects between us and Paul that will...

Photo of the Day: "The Brawl in the Mall" Whalers vs. Minnesota

Mark Willand — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:13:00 -0400

The "Brawl in the Mall" Whaler Rick Ley tries to get to Minnesota's Bill Butters.

Photo of the Day: Whalers Nick Fotiu

Mark Willand — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:07:00 -0400

Whaler Nick Fotiu in the "Sin Bin"

Photo of the Day: Whalers Ron Climie vs. Houston's Gordie Howe 1976

Mark Willand — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:17:25 -0400

L-r: Ron Grahame, Gord Howe, Ron Climie, Poul Popiel. Whalers vs. Houston 1976.

Ex-NY Raider Billy Speer Remembered

Mark Willand — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:16:35 -0400

The family of former Boston Bruin and New York Raider Bill Speer to travel to Boston for 40th anniversary of Stanley Cup Championship Barbara-Ann MacEachern (LINDSAY) Former NHLer and WHA pioneer Bill Speer may be gone, but to his family...

Video -- WHA Winnipeg Jets Tribute: "Raise Your Glasses"

Mark Willand — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:21:00 -0500

Winnipeg Jets WHA Tribute: "Raise Your Glasses" - KISS

WHA Photo of the Day: Rick Ley and Curt Brackenury

Mark Willand — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:29:00 -0500

Rick Ley (Whalers) and Curt Brackenbury (Fighting Saints) Let 'em fly.

Video: Paul Shmyr 1977 WHA All Star Game Interview

Mark Willand — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:19:34 -0500

San Diego Mariner Paul Shmyr interviewed at 1977 WHA All Star Game by Bob Lamey.