| HIGHLIGHTS |
In 1972 Al Smith makes the save on the 1st penalty shot vs the Whalers taken by Ron Ward of New York.
In 1973 John French ties a team record with three assists vs Houston.
In 1977 George Lyle is fined $350 and suspended for two games for his part in a bench clearing brawl durning the 11/26/77 game vs Edmonton. Also fined were Jack Carlson $600; Mike Rogers, Rick Ley, and Gordie Roberts all $50.
In 1981 Norm Barnes plays his last career Whalers game recording 2 points (assists) vs Washington.
In 1985 Whalers win their first ever NHL game at Vancouver.
In 1985 Dave Babych scores his 1st career Whalers goal, the game winner vs Vancouver.
In 1986 Torrie Robertson breaks his leg (and would miss the next 76 games) during a fight against Chris Nilan vs Montreal.
In 1990 Michel Picard plays his 1st career NHL game, scoring his 1st NHL goal (becoming the 6th Whalers rookie to do so) vs Pittsburgh.
In 1993 Jim Storm scores his 1st career NHL goal vs Ottawa.
In 1993 Jeff Reese is named NHL co-player of the week with Arturus Irbe.
In 1993 Mark Janssens plays his 100th career Whalers game vs Ottawa.
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