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Rangers Sign Camp Standout Kyle Jean

The New York Rangers have officially announced the signing of Lake Superior State University forward Kyle Jean. The 22-year-old Jean, who had 12 goals and 12 assists last season, stood out as one of…Read More

Haley’s Fists (And Stick) Could Help Whale

If newly-signed Micheal Haley doesn’t crack the New York Rangers roster as a fourth line fighter or an additional forward, Connecticut Whale fans that have grown to love to hate the tough guy should…Read More

After Playoff Loss, Nine From Whale Will Join Rangers

Unable to best the Norfolk Admirals in the second round of the AHL playoffs, the Connecticut Whale left Hartford and the XL Center for the rest of the summer on Monday. The Hartford Courant’s Paul…Read More

Whale Can Take Series Lead at Home Away From Home

The circus is officially in town. And because of it, the Connecticut Whale and Norfolk Admirals will take the ice of the Whale’s rivals in Bridgeport tonight. The XL Center, booked a couple of days…Read More

Whale Have Hands Full With AHL-Best Norfolk

The Connecticut Whale haven’t played a game since they finished off a sweep of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on April 22. Tonight they take the ice in Norfolk to take on the Admirals, the American…Read More

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On Talbot’s Back, Whale Sweep Sound Tigers In First Round

Stopping 127 of 130 shots faced, Cameron Talbot elevated the Connecticut Whale to the franchise’s…Read More

Playoff Preview: Whale Look For First Series Win Since 2006

It’s been a long time since Hartford hockey fans have had anything to talk about in the AHL’s…Read More

Weekend Wins Give Whale A Playoff Berth

It took them long enough to make it official, but the Connecticut Whale will be returning to the American…Read More

In Middle Of Homestand, Whale Take Division Lead

If the Connecticut Whale want to make a run deep into the AHL playoffs this season, they’re going…Read More

Additions Propel Whale Into Hot February

The Connecticut Whale spent the entire month of January in the losing column. But something happened…Read More

AHL All-Star Game Arrives In Midst of Whale’s Struggles

Jonathan Audy-Marchessault and Mats Zuccarello should both be proud of their chance to play in tonight’s…Read More

Whale Mired In Seven-Game Losing Streak

While the New York Rangers have loudly climbed to the top of the ranks in the NHL, things are quietly…Read More

Whale Grads Show Importance in Winter Classic Victory

Monday’s Winter Classic wasn’t the first outdoor game for recent Connecticut Whale graduates…Read More

Audy-Marchessault, Zuccarello Named to AHL All-Star Team

Jonathan Audy-Marchessault and Mats Zuccarello will represent the Connecticut Whale in the 2012 American…Read More

Injury Another Hurdle For Zuccarello To Overcome

Mats Zuccarello’s injury came at the wrong time. Sure, there is no good time for a player to be sidelined…Read More

Whale Show Resiliency With Statement Wins

Like its parent club, the Connecticut Whale have been riding a stretch of impressive hockey straight…Read More

Hagelin Makes Case to Stay After Impressive Debut

When Carl Hagelin arrived in Hartford at the end of last season, he could hardly been seen. It wasn’t…Read More

After Transactions, Whale Blue Line Finally Set

Just three weeks ago, Jyri Niemi, a third-round pick by the New York Islanders in 2008, was playing…Read More