When was Hartford Whalers founded?

Hartford Whalers was founded in 1979 in Hartford, CT, USA, USA.

Where is Hartford Whalers based?

Hartford Whalers is based in Hartford, CT, USA.

Who is the head coach of Hartford Whalers?

The head coach of Hartford Whalers is Don Blackburn.

Who is the captain of Hartford Whalers?

The captain of Hartford Whalers is Rick Ley.

Who is the general manager of Hartford Whalers?

The general manager of Hartford Whalers is Jack Kelley.

What are the team colors of Hartford Whalers?

The team colors of Hartford Whalers are Green + Blue + Silver.

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1979-1980 Season

Hartford Whalers were 27-34-19 in the 1979-80 NHL season with 73 points, 13th overall.

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1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Roster

Hartford Whalers — 1979-1980 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	John Garrett (G)		1951	Trenton, ON, CAN	5'8"	174	L
		Terry Richardson (G)	73	1953	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#1	Al Smith (G)		1945	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#32	Larry Giroux (D)	75	1951	Weyburn, SK, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#10	Al Hangsleben (D)	73	1953	Warroad, MN, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#33	Rick Hodgson (D)	70	1956	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'1"	187	R
	#5	Mark Howe (D/LW)	71	1955	Detroit, MI, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#18	Marty Howe (D)	72	1954	Detroit, MI, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#2	Rick Ley (D)"C"	78	1948	Orillia, ON, CAN	5'9"	190	L
	#29	Charles Luksa (D)	72	1954	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#6	Ron Plumb (D)	76	1950	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#20	Mark Renaud (D)	67	1959	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#7	Gordie Roberts (D)	69	1957	Detroit, MI, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#3	Al Sims (D)	73	1953	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	183	-
	#33	Stuart Smith (D)	66	1960	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
FORWARDS
	#27	Steve Alley (LW)	72	1953	Anoka, MN, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#8	Ray Allison (RW)	67	1959	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	5'10"	194	R
	#12	Mike Antonovich (C)	75	1951	Calumet, MN, USA	5'8"	165	L
	#16	Bill Bennett (RW)	73	1953	Warwick, RI, USA	6'5"	236	L
	#28	Pat Boutette (C/LW)	74	1952	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'8"	174	L
	#22	Jeff Brubaker (LW)	68	1958	Hagerstown, MD, USA	6'2"	209	L
	#31	Greg Carroll (F)	70	1956	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#15	Dave Debol (C)	70	1956	St. Clair Shores, MI, USA	5'11"	174	R
	#11	Jordy Douglas (F)	68	1958	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	198	L
	#23	Nick Fotiu (LW)	74	1952	Staten Island, NY, USA	6'2"	209	L
	#27	Brian Hill (RW)	69	1957	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	183	R
	#9	Gordie Howe (RW)		1928	Floral, SK, CAN	6'0"	205	R
	#16	Bobby Hull (LW)		1939	Point Anne, ON, CAN	5'10"	207	L
	#24	Bernie Johnston (C)	70	1956	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#14	Dave Keon (C)	86	1940	Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN	5'9"	163	L
	#4	André Lacroix (C)		1945	Lauzon, QC, CAN	5'8"	174	L
	#10	Ray Neufeld (RW)	67	1959	St. Boniface, MB, CAN	6'3"	209	R
	#17	Mike Rogers (C)	72	1954	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	170	L
	#12	Tom Rowe (F)	70	1956	Lynn, MA, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#6	Jean Savard (C)	69	1957	Verdun, QC, CAN	5'11"	172	R
	#24	Maynard Schurman (LW)	69	1957	Summerside, PE, CAN	6'3"	205	L
	#15	Tim Sheehy (RW)	78	1948	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#28	Bob Stephenson (F)	72	1954	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	187	R
	#21	Blaine Stoughton (LW)	73	1953	Gilbert Plains, MB, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#25	Jim Warner (RW)	72	1954	St. Paul, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 21Av Age: 27.86 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Staff

Head CoachDon Blackburn
General ManagerJack Kelley
Team ManagerJoe Altott
BroadcasterChuck Kaiton
Equipment ManagerSkip Cunningham
Equipment ManagerBob Gorman
Franchise OwnerHoward Baldwin

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1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Captains

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Hartford Whalers Facts

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Team Colors: Green + Blue + Silver
Town: Hartford, CT, USA Map
Founded: 1979

1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Roster Facts

Nationalities

27 players
13 players

Experience

Hartford Whalers: 1 432 GP
NHL: 7 559 GP
WC: 97 GP
OG: 18 GP
AHL: 2 393 GP

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Hartford Whalers History and Standings

Hartford Whalers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	T	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
1996-1997	NHL	82	32	11	39	75	226	256	0.91	19	Did not make playoffs
1995-1996	NHL	82	34	9	39	77	237	259	0.94	19	Did not make playoffs
1994-1995	NHL	48	19	5	24	43	127	141	0.9	16	Did not make playoffs
1993-1994	NHL	84	27	9	48	63	227	288	0.75	24	Did not make playoffs
1992-1993	NHL	84	26	6	52	58	284	369	0.69	21	Did not make playoffs
1991-1992	NHL	80	26	13	41	65	247	283	0.81	20	Conference QF loss
1990-1991	NHL	80	31	11	38	73	238	276	0.91	15	Conference QF loss
1989-1990	NHL	80	38	9	33	85	275	268	1.06	7	Conference QF loss
1988-1989	NHL	80	37	5	38	79	299	290	0.99	12	Conference QF loss
1987-1988	NHL	80	35	7	38	77	249	267	0.96	13	Conference QF loss
1986-1987	NHL	80	43	7	30	93	287	270	1.16	4	Conference QF loss
1985-1986	NHL	80	40	4	36	84	332	302	1.05	11	Conference SF loss
1984-1985	NHL	80	30	9	41	69	268	318	0.86	14	Did not make playoffs
1983-1984	NHL	80	28	10	42	66	288	320	0.83	17	Did not make playoffs
1982-1983	NHL	80	19	7	54	45	261	403	0.56	21	Did not make playoffs
1981-1982	NHL	80	21	18	41	60	264	351	0.75	18	Did not make playoffs
1980-1981	NHL	80	21	18	41	60	292	372	0.75	18	Did not make playoffs
1979-1980	NHL	80	27	19	34	73	303	312	0.91	14	Playoffs Qualifier loss

Hartford Whalers Retired Numbers

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Hartford Whalers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1996-1997	View Roster	6'1"	203 lbs	27.06
1995-1996	View Roster	6'1"	203 lbs	27.30
1994-1995	View Roster	6'1"	203 lbs	26.50
1993-1994	View Roster	6'0"	198 lbs	26.48
1992-1993	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	26.24

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Franchise All-Time Points

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ron Francis (F)	714	264	557	821
2.	Kevin Dineen (F)	587	235	268	503
3.	Pat Verbeek (F)	433	192	211	403
4.	Blaine Stoughton (F)	357	219	158	377
5.	Geoff Sanderson (F)	439	189	163	352

Franchise All-Time Goals

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ron Francis (F)	714	264	557	821
2.	Kevin Dineen (F)	587	235	268	503
3.	Blaine Stoughton (F)	357	219	158	377
4.	Pat Verbeek (F)	433	192	211	403
5.	Geoff Sanderson (F)	439	189	163	352

Franchise All-Time Assists

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ron Francis (F)	714	264	557	821
2.	Kevin Dineen (F)	587	235	268	503
3.	Andrew Cassels (F)	438	97	253	350
4.	Pat Verbeek (F)	433	192	211	403
5.	Dave Babych (D)	349	44	196	240

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Torrie Robertson (F)	326	36	115	1368
2.	Kevin Dineen (F)	587	235	503	1237
3.	Pat Verbeek (F)	433	192	403	1144
4.	Ulf Samuelsson (D)	463	31	175	1110
5.	Paul MacDermid (F)	373	68	151	744

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ron Francis (F)	714	264	557	821
2.	Kevin Dineen (F)	587	235	268	503
3.	Adam Burt (D)	499	35	92	127
4.	Dave Tippett (F)	483	75	120	195
5.	Ulf Samuelsson (D)	463	31	144	175

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Mike Rogers (F)	160	84	210	1.31
2.	Ron Francis (F)	714	264	821	1.15
3.	Pierre Larouche (F)	83	43	90	1.08
4.	Blaine Stoughton (F)	357	219	377	1.06
5.	Brendan Shanahan (F)	76	45	79	1.04

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Mike Rogers (F)	1979-1980	NHL	80	44	61	105	1.31	10
2.	Mike Rogers (F)	1980-1981	NHL	80	40	65	105	1.31	32
3.	Ron Francis (F)	1989-1990	NHL	80	32	69	101	1.26	73
4.	Blaine Stoughton (F)	1979-1980	NHL	80	56	44	100	1.25	16
5.	Ron Francis (F)	1986-1987	NHL	75	30	63	93	1.24	45

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Blaine Stoughton (F)	1979-1980	NHL	80	56	44	100	1.25	16
2.	Blaine Stoughton (F)	1981-1982	NHL	80	52	39	91	1.14	57
3.	Geoff Sanderson (F)	1992-1993	NHL	82	46	43	89	1.09	28
4.	Kevin Dineen (F)	1988-1989	NHL	79	45	44	89	1.13	167
5.	Sylvain Turgeon (F)	1985-1986	NHL	76	45	34	79	1.04	88

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Ron Francis (F)	1989-1990	NHL	80	32	69	101	1.26	73
2.	Mike Rogers (F)	1980-1981	NHL	80	40	65	105	1.31	32
3.	Andrew Cassels (F)	1992-1993	NHL	84	21	64	85	1.01	62
4.	Ron Francis (F)	1986-1987	NHL	75	30	63	93	1.24	45
5.	Mike Rogers (F)	1979-1980	NHL	80	44	61	105	1.31	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Hartford Whalers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Torrie Robertson (F)	1985-1986	NHL	76	13	24	37	0.49	358
2.	Torrie Robertson (F)	1984-1985	NHL	74	11	30	41	0.55	337
3.	Nick Kypreos (F)	1992-1993	NHL	75	17	10	27	0.36	325
4.	Torrie Robertson (F)	1987-1988	NHL	63	2	8	10	0.16	293
5.	Scott Daniels (F)	1995-1996	NHL	53	3	4	7	0.13	254

Hartford Whalers

1979-1980 Season

1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Roster

1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Staff

1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Captains

Stories

1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Demographics

Hartford Whalers Facts

1979-1980 Hartford Whalers Roster Facts

Hartford Whalers Games

Latest Transactions

Hartford Whalers History and Standings

Hartford Whalers Retired Numbers

Hartford Whalers Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Franchise All-Time Goals

Franchise All-Time Assists

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Player Nationalities Throughout History