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It's hard to quantify this answer with actual numbers, but the Whalers apparently were well supported in both the old WHA and during their NHL years. However, Hartford is a smaller market for professional sports, and owner Peter Karmanos decided to move the team to Raleigh, NC where he hoped a larger market and population would bring more support and thus more money and profits for his team.
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When was Hartford Whalers created?
Hartford Whalers was created in 1970.
Where did the Hartford Whalers practice?
The Hartford Whalers opened their practice facility at Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut in 1989. This is a boys boarding school whose hockey team shared their ice with the Whalers.
Why is Hartford a special city?
Hartford Hartford is the capital city of ConnecticutHartford is the capital city in Connecticut
What is the phone number of the West Hartford in West Hartford?
The phone number of the West Hartford is: 802-295-7992.
When was Hartford Courant created?
Hartford Courant was created in 1764.
When did Hartford Whalers end?
Hartford Whalers ended in 1997.
When was Hartford Whalers created?
Hartford Whalers was created in 1970.
Which city did the Hartford whalers move to?
The Hartford Whalers are now the Carolina Hurricanes.
What year did the Hartford whalers transfer to the Carolina hurricanes?
They moved from Boston to Hartford in 1975 as the WHA's New England Whalers. They entered the NHL as the expansion Hartford Whalers for the 79-80 season.
Are the Hartford whalers in nhl 2010?
Hopefully
Where can one get tickets to watch the Hartford Whalers?
Hartford Whalers are a team originally started in Hartford, Connecticut, which is where their name came from. Looking up the Hartford Whaler's next match and arena location will help you purchase tickets to watch them.
Where did the Hartford Whalers practice?
The Hartford Whalers opened their practice facility at Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut in 1989. This is a boys boarding school whose hockey team shared their ice with the Whalers.
What were the Carolina Hurricanes formerly known as?
Hartford Whalers
What was the Hartford whalers theme song?
Brass Bonanza
What has the author Gary Olson written?
Gary Olson has written: 'Hartford Whalers' -- subject(s): Hartford Whalers (Hockey team), History, Hockey, Juvenile literature
What teams did gordie howe play for?
Gordie Howe played for: . Detroid Red Wings (NHL) . Houston Aeros (WHA) . New England Whalers (WHA) . Hartford Whalers (NHL)
Who was Chris Pronger traded for from the Hartford Whalers?
The Hartford Whalers sent defenseman Chris Pronger to the St. Louis Blues for winger Brendan Shanahan on July 27, 1995
