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List Of New England Whalers Players
This is a list of players who played at least one game for the New England Whalers ( 1972–73 to 1978–79) of the World Hockey Association (WHA). For a list of players who played for the Whalers in the National Hockey League, see List of Hartford Whalers players. __NOTOC__ A *Christer Abrahamsson, * Thommy Abrahamsson, *Kevin Ahearn, * Mike Antonovich, * Danny Arndt, B * Ralph Backstrom, * Bill Berglund, *Don Blackburn, * Dan Bolduc, * Don Borgeson, *Jeff Brubaker, * Ron Busniuk, *Bill Butters, *Mike Byers, C * Terry Caffery, * Brett Callighen, * Wayne Carleton, * Jack Carlson, * Steve Carlson, *Greg Carroll, * Bob Charlebois, * Ron Climie, * Gaye Cooley, * John Cunniff, D * John Danby, *Jim Dorey, *Jordy Douglas, E *Tommy Earl, F * Nick Fotiu, * John French, G * John Garrett, * Marty Gateman, *Ted Green, H *Alan Hangsleben, * Dave Hanson, * Hugh Harris, * Paul Hoganson, * Gordie Howe, * Mark Howe, * Marty Howe, *Paul Hurley, *Mike Hyndman, *Dave Hynes, I *Dave Inkp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to 1997. Originally based in Boston, the team joined the WHA in the league's inaugural season, and was known as the New England Whalers throughout its time in the WHA. The Whalers moved to Hartford in 1974 and joined the NHL in the NHL–WHA merger of 1979. In 1997, the Whalers franchise relocated to North Carolina, where it became the Carolina Hurricanes. WHA history Early seasons in Boston (1971–1974) The Whalers franchise was created in November 1971 when the World Hockey Association (WHA) awarded a franchise to New England businessmen Howard Baldwin, W. Godfrey Wood, John Coburn and William Edward Barnes to begin play in Boston. The team began auspiciously, signing former Detroit Red Wings star Tom Webster, hard rock Boston Bruins' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Busniuk
Ronald Edward Busniuk (born August 13, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played 6 games in the National Hockey League, all with the Buffalo Sabres, during the 1973 and 1974. Busniuk then moved to the WHA, playing a total of four full seasons with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, New England Whalers and Edmonton Oilers between 1974 and 1978. Prior to turning professional Busniuk played NCAA hockey for the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs and was an All-American his senior year. After graduation, he played in the AHL with the Nova Scotia Voyageurs and the Cincinnati Swords. He was named to the AHL First All-Star Team. After retiring as a player, Busniuk became a coach. He led the Thunder Bay Twins Senior Hockey Team to two consecutive championships in the 1980s. He was later inducted into the Northern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and the University of Minnesota Duluth The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a public university in Duluth, Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Danby (ice Hockey)
John Danby (born July 20, 1948 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. Career After winning consecutive List of NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament champions, national championships with Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey, Boston University in the early-1970s, Danby joined the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association. He played throughout the 1970s before retiring and returning to his alma mater to serve as an assistant coach for two seasons. Awards and honors References External links * 1948 births Living people AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans Binghamton Dusters players Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey players Canadian ice hockey centres Cape Codders players New England Whalers players NCAA men's ice hockey national champions {{Canada-icehockey-centre-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cunniff
John Paul Cunniff (July 9, 1944 – May 10, 2002) was an American NHL hockey coach and former professional player who appeared in 65 World Hockey Association regular season games between 1972 and 1976. Cunniff was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003. Amateur career Cunniff was born in South Boston, Massachusetts and attended Boston College, where he was a two-time All-American left wing, and was the 1964 Rookie of the Year, and was the first hockey player ever to be named the Beanpot MVP twice ('64 & '65); a record that lasted for 39 years. He was a dominant scorer, his 71 goals and 82 assists in just 75 games established a Boston College career point record. His 67 points in 1966–67 was best in the nation, and helped the Eagles reach the NCAA Championship finals. Twice he won All-America honors, was a three-time All-East selection, and a three-time All-New England choice. He was named to the All-Time Boston Garden Beanpot Tournament Team. Cunniff wore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaye Cooley
Gaye Cooley (born July 6, 1946 in North Bay, Ontario) is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender. Gaye Cooley played college hockey at Michigan State University. He was named as the Most Valuable Player of the 1966 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, which was won by Michigan State. After leaving Michigan State in 1967, Cooley began his professional career in the Eastern Hockey League with the Knoxville Knights and then moved to the International Hockey League with the Port Huron Flags and the Des Moines Oak Leafs. Cooley returned to the EHL with the Charlotte Checkers before moving to the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans but after one season he returned to the Checkers who were now playing in the Southern Hockey League, one of two leagues formed after the EHL folded. After three seasons, he moved to the Philadelphia Firebirds of the North American Hockey League, the other league formed from the EHL's closure, and then the New England Whalers of the World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Climie
Ronald Malcolm Climie (born March 4, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 249 games in the World Hockey Association (WHA). He played for the Ottawa Nationals in the WHA's inaugural ( 1972–73) season, then the Edmonton Oilers and New England Whalers. He also played in the first two WHA all star games. Climie was the Oilers' team-scoring champion in their second ( 1973–74) season. Career statistics References * 1950 births Living people Canadian ice hockey left wingers Denver Spurs (WHL) players Edmonton Oilers (WHA) players Kansas City Blues (ice hockey) players New England Whalers players Ottawa Nationals players Rhode Island Reds players St. Louis Blues draft picks {{canada-icehockey-winger-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Charlebois
Robert Richard Charlebois (born 1944) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward (ice hockey), forward and academic administrator. He played 7 games in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars during the 1967–68 NHL season, 1967–68 season. He would also play 188 games in the World Hockey Association with the New England Whalers and Ottawa Nationals between 1972 and 1976. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1964 to 1976, was spent in various minor leagues. Charlebois was a long time senior management executive at Algonquin College in Ottawa (1978-2008) and worked in the Continuing Education department of the University of Ottawa. He was named Best All-Around Junior Athlete (1963) of the City of Cornwall and is a member of the Hall of Fame (1996). Playing career – hockey Charlebois developed his hockey skills with the local Cornwall Minor Hockey Association, and quickly moved through the midget level and Junior “B” ranks. He was scouted b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Carroll (ice Hockey)
Gregory John Carroll (born November 10, 1956) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Career Drafted in 1976 by both the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association, Carroll chose to play with the Stingers. He would also play for the New England Whalers. After playing two seasons in the WHA, he signed with the Capitals. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings and Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to .... Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Awards * WCHL Second All-Star Team – 1976 References External links * 1956 births Living people Canadian ice hockey centres Cincinnati Stingers draft picks Cincinnati Stingers players Detroit Red Wings playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Carlson
Steven Edward Carlson (born August 26, 1955) is an American former NHL professional ice hockey forward and a former minor league hockey coach. Biography Carlson was born in Virginia, Minnesota. He appeared in the movie '' Slap Shot'' as one of the three Hanson Brothers, who were based on Carlson and his brothers and teammates.Sports Illustrated, July 2, 2007, p.106 Carlson played in the World Hockey Association with the New England Whalers, Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Fighting Saints and in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, scoring nine goals for the Kings. While playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the WHA, he was the roommate of Wayne Gretzky during his rookie season. Carlson is one of six players to ever be on a team with Gordie Howe and on a team with Wayne Gretzky. Since retiring from hockey, Carlson runs a power skating school in Johnstown, PA. He and his brothers also make numerous public appearances, primarily at hockey-related events and charities, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Carlson (ice Hockey)
Jack Anthony Carlson (born August 23, 1954) is an American former professional ice hockey forward. Career Carlson played in the World Hockey Association with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Edmonton Oilers and New England Whalers, and in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues. He accumulated 1,111 penalty minutes in 508 professional games. Late in his professional career, he came to be known as "Killer Carlson" because of "enforcer" style of play. Carlson's brothers Steve and Jeff are also former professional hockey players, and famous for roles in the movie '' Slap Shot'' as two of the Hanson Brothers. Carlson was originally supposed to play the third brother; however, he was called up by the Edmonton Oilers just prior to shooting and was replaced by Dave Hanson. Carlson is an acting referee and linesman for the Twin Cities AHA Hockey League. Regular season Playoffs Transactions * Selected by Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Carleton
Kenneth Wayne "Swoop" Carleton (born August 4, 1946) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Carleton played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA) in the 1960s and 1970s. He was a member of the 1970 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup champions. Playing career Carleton played junior hockey for the Toronto Marlboros, from 1961–62 to 1965–66. During this period, with Carleton playing a starring role, the Marlboros won the 1964 Memorial Cup. Carleton was called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs, for 2 games, during the 1965–66 NHL season. He earned a regular spot with the Leafs the following season, and would later play with the Boston Bruins and California Golden Seals. Carleton was a member of one Stanley Cup championship team, the 1969–70 Bruins. He was on the ice as the left wing on Derek Sanderson's line when Bobby Orr scored his famous Cup-clinching goal in the fourth game of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final. Carleton played in the NHL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brett Callighen
Brett Charles Callighen (born May 15, 1953) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward who played 213 games in the World Hockey Association (WHA), followed by 160 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the New England Whalers and Edmonton Oilers. He was Wayne Gretzky's first regular left winger. Playing career Callighen was playing with the Oilers when they were one of the four WHA teams to move into the NHL for the 1979–80 NHL season. On October 14, 1979, Callighen along with Blair MacDonald assisted on Gretzky's first NHL goal. During that season, on 24 February, Callighen suffered an injury to his left eye when it was clipped by Brad McCrimmon's stick, causing Callighen to miss the remainder of that season. Callighen had repeated surgeries, but was declared legally blind in that eye. He played in only portions of the Oilers' 1980–81 and 1981–82 seasons, followed by a few games over the next four years with top-tier European teams HC Lugano an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
