When was New England Whalers founded?

New England Whalers was founded in 1972 in Hartford, CT, USA, USA.

Where is New England Whalers based?

New England Whalers is based in Hartford, CT, USA.

Who is the head coach of New England Whalers?

The head coach of New England Whalers is Harry Neale.

Who is the captain of New England Whalers?

The captain of New England Whalers is Rick Ley.

What arena does New England Whalers play in?

New England Whalers play their home games at XL Center in Hartford, CT, USA.

Who is the general manager of New England Whalers?

The general manager of New England Whalers is Ron Ryan.

What are the team colors of New England Whalers?

The team colors of New England Whalers are Green + White.

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1976-1977

1976-1977 Season

New England Whalers were 35-40-6 in the 1976-77 WHA season with 76 points, 7th overall.

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1976-1977 New England Whalers Roster

New England Whalers — 1976-1977 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Christer Abrahamsson (G)	79	1947	Umeå, SWE	6'2"	174	L
	#30	Bruce Landon (G)	77	1949	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'8"	181	L
	#35	Robert Raeder (G)	73	1953	Portland, ME, USA	6'0"	181	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Thommy Abrahamsson (D)	79	1947	Umeå, SWE	6'2"	185	L
		Bill Butters (D)	75	1951	White Bear Lake, MN, USA	5'10"	185	R
	#10	Al Hangsleben (D)	73	1953	Warroad, MN, USA	6'1"	194	L
		Dave Hanson (D)	72	1954	Cumberland, WI, USA	6'1"	205	L
	#2	Rick Ley (D)"C"	78	1948	Orillia, ON, CAN	5'9"	190	L
	#14	Doug Roberts (D/RW)	84	1942	Detroit, MI, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#7	Gordie Roberts (D)	69	1957	Detroit, MI, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#3	Brad Selwood (D)	78	1948	Leamington, ON, CAN	6'3"	185	L
FORWARDS
	#12	Mike Antonovich (C)	75	1951	Calumet, MN, USA	5'8"	165	L
	#19	Danny Arndt (LW)	71	1955	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#9	Ralph Backstrom (C)		1937	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	5'10"	165	L
	#21	Dan Bolduc (LW)	73	1953	Waterville, ME, USA	5'9"	190	L
	#5	Ron Busniuk (D/RW)		1948	Fort William, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#22	Brett Callighen (C)	73	1953	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	179	L
	#23	Jack Carlson (LW)	72	1954	Virginia, MN, USA	6'3"	205	L
		Steve Carlson (C)	71	1955	Virginia, MN, USA	6'3"	181	L
		Ron Climie (LW)	76	1950	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	-
	#27	Tommy Earl (C)	79	1947	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'10"	161	R
	#11	Dave Hynes (LW)	75	1951	Cambridge, MA, USA	5'9"	183	-
		Dave Keon (C)	86	1940	Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN	5'9"	163	L
	#16	George Lyle (LW)	72	1953	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#12	Gary MacGregor (C)		1954	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'9"	170	L
		John McKenzie (RW)		1937	High River, AB, CAN	5'9"	174	R
	#12	Rosaire Paiement (C)	81	1945	Earlton, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#4	Larry Pleau (C)	79	1947	Boston, MA, USA	6'1"	185	L
	#17	Mike Rogers (C)	72	1954	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	170	L
	#24	Dale Smedsmo (LW)	75	1951	Bemidji, MN, USA	6'1"	205	L
	#20	Garry Swain (C)	79	1947	Welland, ON, CAN	5'8"	163	L
	#25	James Troy (RW)	73	1953	Boston, MA, USA	6'2"	205	R
	#8	Tom Webster (RW)		1948	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	R
Position: G: 3, D: 7, F: 21Av Age: 27.65 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

1976-1977 New England Whalers Staff

Head CoachHarry Neale
General ManagerRon Ryan
Asst. General ManagerJack Ferreira
Team ManagerJoe Altott
BroadcasterBob Neumeier
Equipment ManagerSkip Cunningham
Equipment ManagerBob Gorman
Franchise OwnerHoward Baldwin

Team Staff History

1976-1977 New England Whalers Captains

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Rick Ley

Team Captaincy History

1976-1977 New England Whalers Demographics

New England Whalers Facts

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Team Colors: Green + White
Town: Hartford, CT, USA Map
Founded: 1972

1976-1977 New England Whalers Roster Facts

Nationalities

17 players
14 players
2 players

Experience

New England Whalers: 3 830 GP
NHL: 3 971 GP
WC: 97 GP
OG: 22 GP
AHL: 1 480 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: XL Center
Location: Hartford, CT, USA
Capacity: 15 635
Construction Year: 1975

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New England Whalers History and Standings

New England Whalers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	T	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
1978-1979	WHA	80	37	9	34	83	298	287	1.04	4	Semifinal loss
1977-1978	WHA	80	44	5	31	93	335	269	1.16	2	Final loss
1976-1977	WHA	81	35	6	40	76	275	290	0.94	7	Quarterfinal loss
1975-1976	WHA	80	33	7	40	73	255	290	0.91	9	Semifinal loss
1974-1975	WHA	78	43	5	30	91	274	279	1.17	3	Quarterfinal loss
1973-1974	WHA	78	43	4	31	90	291	260	1.15	3	Quarterfinal loss
1972-1973	WHA	78	46	2	30	94	318	263	1.21	1	Champion

New England Whalers Stars And Cult Players

Larry Pleau (F)

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

New England Whalers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1978-1979	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	28.92
1977-1978	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	28.15
1976-1977	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	27.65
1975-1976	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	27.88
1974-1975	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	27.85

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Franchise All-Time Points

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Webster (F)	352	220	205	425
2.	Larry Pleau (F)	468	157	215	372
3.	Mike Rogers (F)	274	98	159	257
4.	Rick Ley (D)	478	35	210	245
5.	Mark Howe (D)	147	72	126	198

Franchise All-Time Goals

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Webster (F)	352	220	205	425
2.	Larry Pleau (F)	468	157	215	372
3.	Mike Rogers (F)	274	98	159	257
4.	Tim Sheehy (F)	232	91	91	182
5.	George Lyle (F)	202	86	75	161

Franchise All-Time Assists

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Larry Pleau (F)	468	157	215	372
2.	Rick Ley (D)	478	35	210	245
3.	Tom Webster (F)	352	220	205	425
4.	Mike Rogers (F)	274	98	159	257
5.	Gordie Roberts (D)	311	42	144	186

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Rick Ley (D)	478	35	245	716
2.	Brad Selwood (D)	431	42	185	556
3.	Gordie Roberts (D)	311	42	186	502
4.	Al Hangsleben (D)	334	36	109	437
5.	Jack Carlson (F)	136	18	50	334

Franchise All-Time Games Played

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rick Ley (D)	478	35	210	245
2.	Larry Pleau (F)	468	157	215	372
3.	Brad Selwood (D)	431	42	143	185
4.	Tom Webster (F)	352	220	205	425
5.	Tommy Earl (F)	347	40	56	96

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Mark Howe (D)	147	72	198	1.35
2.	Tom Webster (F)	352	220	425	1.21
3.	André Lacroix (F)	78	32	88	1.13
4.	Terry Caffery (F)	143	54	152	1.06
5.	Gordie Howe (F)	134	53	139	1.04

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Mark Howe (D)	1978-1979	WHA	77	42	65	107	1.39	32
2.	Tom Webster (F)	1972-1973	WHA	77	53	50	103	1.34	89
3.	Terry Caffery (F)	1972-1973	WHA	74	39	61	100	1.35	14
4.	Gordie Howe (F)	1977-1978	WHA	76	34	62	96	1.26	85
5.	Mark Howe (D)	1977-1978	WHA	70	30	61	91	1.30	32

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Tom Webster (F)	1972-1973	WHA	77	53	50	103	1.34	89
2.	Tom Webster (F)	1973-1974	WHA	64	43	27	70	1.09	28
3.	Mark Howe (D)	1978-1979	WHA	77	42	65	107	1.39	32
4.	Tom Webster (F)	1974-1975	WHA	66	40	24	64	0.97	52
5.	Terry Caffery (F)	1972-1973	WHA	74	39	61	100	1.35	14

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Mark Howe (D)	1978-1979	WHA	77	42	65	107	1.39	32
2.	Gordie Howe (F)	1977-1978	WHA	76	34	62	96	1.26	85
3.	Terry Caffery (F)	1972-1973	WHA	74	39	61	100	1.35	14
4.	Mark Howe (D)	1977-1978	WHA	70	30	61	91	1.30	32
5.	Mike Rogers (F)	1976-1977	WHA	78	25	57	82	1.05	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

New England Whalers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Jack Carlson (F)	1977-1978	WHA	67	9	20	29	0.43	192
2.	Gordie Roberts (D)	1976-1977	WHA	77	13	33	46	0.60	169
3.	Rick Ley (D)	1973-1974	WHA	72	6	35	41	0.57	148
4.	Al Hangsleben (D)	1978-1979	WHA	77	10	19	29	0.38	148
5.	Nick Fotiu (F)	1974-1975	WHA	61	2	2	4	0.07	144