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PHOTO OF THE DAY
GAMES
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TYPE DATE ARENA TEAM GF GA OT RESULT ATTENDANCE
Regular Season
1/21/1973
AWAY
Winnipeg Jets
7
2

Win
6,783
Regular Season
1/21/1976
AWAY
Houston Aeros
3
9

Loss
7,492
Regular Season
1/21/1978
AWAY
Quebec Nordiques
2
3

Loss
9,050
Regular Season
1/21/1980
SCC
Winnipeg Jets
7
2

Win
7,627
Regular Season
1/21/1981
HCC
St. Louis Blues
6
6

Tie
9,484
Regular Season
1/21/1984
HCC
Boston Bruins
0
2

Loss
14,817
Regular Season
1/21/1987
HCC
Montreal Canadiens
3
1

Win
14,478
Regular Season
1/21/1988
HCC
New York Islanders
4
3

Win
14,786
Regular Season
1/21/1989
HCC
Los Angeles Kings
5
4

Win
15,223
Regular Season
1/21/1992
HCC
Winnipeg Jets
3
3
OT
Tie
9,360
Regular Season
1/21/1993
HCC
San Jose Sharks
4
2

Win
9,880
Regular Season
1/21/1995
HCC
Washington Capitals
1
1
OT
Tie
15,635
HIGHLIGHTS
In 1975 Rick Ley represents the Whalers in the 1975 WHA All-Star game in Edmonton.
In 1975 Tom Webster represents the Whalers in the 1975 WHA All-Star game in Edmonton.
In 1975 Larry Pleau represents the Whalers recording an assist in the 1975 WHA All-Star game in Edmonton.
In 1975 Al Smith represents the Whalers in the 1975 WHA All-Star game in Edmonton.
In 1975 Brad Selwood represents the Whalers recording 2 assists in the 1975 WHA All-Star game in Edmonton.
In 1975 Ron Ryan represents the Whalers coaching the East squad in the 1975 WHA All-Star game in Edmonton.
In 1976 Don Borgeson plays his 1st Whalers game vs Houston.
In 1980 Bernie Johnston scores his 1st two NHL goals vs Winnipeg.
In 1980 Mike Rogers records his 300th Whalers point on his an assist while adding two goals vs Winnipeg.
In 1981 Mike Rogers plays his 400th Whalers game vs St. Louis.
In 1981 Blaine Stoughton scores his 200th career goal on his 2nd of the game vs St. Louis.
In 1983 Russ Anderson recieves a match penalty (intent to injure) in a stick swinging incident with Los Angeles's Dave Taylor. He would be suspened for 6 games by the NHL.
In 1984 Ross Yates plays his 7th and last NHL game vs Boston.
In 1986 Ron Francis is named to the 1986 All-Star game. A fractured ankle will prevent him from playing and Sylvain Turgeon is later named as his replacement.
In 1988 Carey Wilson scores his 1st Whalers goal and adds two assists vs the Islanders.
In 1989 John Anderson collects his 600th NHL point vs Los Angeles.
In 1990 Ron Francis represents the Whalers, recording 2 assists in the 1990 NHL All-Star game in Pittsburgh.
In 1992 Paul Cyr records his 241st and final NHL point (28th Whalers) vs Winnipeg.
In 1992 Pat Verbeek scores his 100th Whalers goal in his 200th Whalers game vs Winnipeg.
In 1992 Rob Brown plays in his 86th and last Whalers game vs Winnipeg.
In 1993 Jim Agnew plays his 81st and last NHL game (16th Whalers) vs San Jose.
In 1995 Jimmy Carson plays his 1st Whalers game vs Washington.
In 1995 Whalers anthem Brass Bonanza is played after goals, returning after a two year hiatus vs Washington.
In 1995 Andrei Nikolishin plays his 1st NHL game vs Washington.
In 1995 Steven Rice plays his 1st Whalers game vs Washington.
In 1995 Glen Wesley plays his 1st Whalers game vs Washington.
In 1995 Brian Glynn play his 1st Whalers game vs Washington.
In 1995 Sean Burke makes the save on the 9th NHL penalty shot (14th franchise) vs the Whalers taken by Michal Pivonka of Washington.
TRANSACTIONS
In 1976 Don Borgeson signs a free agent contract after the disbandment of the Ottawa Civics.
In 1984 Tony Currie signs a free agent contract.
In 1993 Yvon Corriveau is re-aquired from San Jose to complete Michel Picard trade.
In 1993 Tim Kerr announces his retirement and is named assistant coach for Springfield.
BIRTHDAYS
In 1953 James Troy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA