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TYPE DATE ARENA TEAM GF GA OT RESULT ATTENDANCE
Preseason
9/18/1982
HCC
Washington Capitals
0
3

Loss
8,588
Preseason
9/18/1988
AWAY
Quebec Nordiques
5
8

Loss

Preseason
9/18/1990
AWAY
New York Rangers
2
2
OT
Tie
5,295
Preseason
9/18/1992
HCC
Ottawa Senators
1
1
OT
Tie
8,440
Preseason
9/18/1994
SCC
New York Islanders
6
2

Win
3,378
Preseason
9/18/1995
HCC
Calgary Flames
3
4

Loss
7,349
Preseason
9/18/1996
AWAY
Buffalo Sabres
0
2

Loss
2,519
HIGHLIGHTS
In 1978 Whalers open their 7th training camp at Glastonbury Arena.
In 1984 Whalers open their 13th training camp at the Hartford Civic Center.
In 1995 Brendan Shanahan is named team captain (9th NHL, 10th Franchise) before ever playing a game for the Whalers. Adam Burt, Andrew Cassels, and Glen Wesley will remain assistant captains.
TRANSACTIONS
In 1978 John Garrett is aquired from Birmingham for future considerations.
BIRTHDAYS
In 1937 Ralph Backstrom was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada