The Whalers: The Rise, Fall, and Enduring Mystique of New England's (Second) Greatest NHL Franchise

Name: The Whalers: The Rise, Fall, and Enduring Mystique of New England's (Second) Greatest NHL Franchise
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Book Synopsis: More than twenty years after departing Hartford, Connecticut, for Raleigh, North Carolina, the NHL's Whalers continue to inspire passion among fans. As HartfordBusiness.com reported in 2015, "Whalers merchandise...still has a cult following not only among fans in Connecticut but around the country." But Whalers devotees aren't just clamoring for jerseys, hats and t-shirts. They're nostalgic for a team that had New England roots for nearly 25 years--in Boston, Springfield, and Hartford--and featured some of the greatest players in NHL history, including Gordie Howe (with his sons Mark and Marty), Bobby Hull, and Ron Francis. Pat Pickens’s book details the Whalers' origin in Boston in 1972, the team’s WHA championship in 1973, the roof collapse of their home arena that indirectly led to their entrance to the NHL in 1979, their stunning NHL playoff-series win against the top-seeded Quebec Nordiques in 1986, the 1986-87 season when they claimed their first division championship, and their relocation south in 1997 as the Carolina Hurricanes. Pickens imagines a Stanley Cup delivered to hockey-crazed Hartford in 2006, when the Hurricanes instead brought it home to North Carolina. The book also explores the likelihood of an NHL team returning to the Nutmeg State.

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Relive the glory and enduring mystique of one of New England's greatest NHL franchises with "The Whalers: The Rise, Fall, and Enduring Mystique of New England's (Second) Greatest NHL Franchise" book. Immerse yourself in the rich history and nostalgia of the Whalers, a team that captured the hearts of fans for nearly 25 years. From Boston to Springfield and Hartford, this team left an indelible mark on the hockey world.

Discover the remarkable journey of the Whalers, from their humble beginnings in Boston in 1972 to their triumphant championship in 1973. Witness their resilience in the face of adversity when their home arena suffered a roof collapse, leading to their entry into the NHL in 1979. Be captivated by their stunning playoff-series win against the top-seeded Quebec Nordiques in 1986 and their triumphant division championship in the 1986-87 season.

Relishing in the tales of legendary players such as Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, and Ron Francis, Pat Pickens beautifully weaves together the intricate tapestry of the Whalers' legacy. This book is an ode to the hockey-crazed city of Hartford, imagining what could have been in 2006 when the Stanley Cup could have been delivered to Connecticut, but instead found its home in North Carolina with the Hurricanes.

Experience the passion, history, and the enduring love for the Whalers with "The Whalers: The Rise, Fall, and Enduring Mystique of New England's (Second) Greatest NHL Franchise" book. Don't miss out on reliving the memories and being a part of the Whalers' legacy. Get your copy now!

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