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In 1979 Team name officially changed from the New England Whalers to the Hartford Whalers
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| TRANSACTIONS |
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In 1977 Gordie Howe with sons Mark and Marty sign free agent contracts.
In 1980 Thommy Abrahamsson signs a free agent contract.
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| BIRTHDAYS |
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In 1956 Tom Rowe was born in Lynn, MA
In 1956 Rick Hodgson was born in Medicine Hat, ALTA
In 1961 Dave Babych was born in Edmonton, ALTA
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