Episodes
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Hall of Famer Mark Howe recounts his time with the Whalers, including...
-The journey he and his family made from Houston to Hartford.
-The less-than-enthusiastic reception some of the members of the roster gave him and his family.
-Playing with three other Hall of Famers the first year following the WHA-NHL merger.
-His gruesome injury in 1980, and the aftermath.
...and much more.
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Topics for the latest episode of "Brass Bonanza" with Gordie Roberts include:
-Who was he named after?
-Coming full circle with a hockey legend.
-Signing a pro contract at the age of 17, and playing every day in the WHA as a teenager.
-Why he stuck with the Whalers despite being drafted by the Canadiens.
-What it was like playing for a team owned by Howard Baldwin?
-What was it like surviving the WHA-NHL merger.
-How did your time in Hartford set you up for success down the road?
-You won back-to-back Cups with the Penguins in 1991 and 1992. What sort of impact — both on and off the ice — did Ron Francis have when he arrived to join the Penguins?
-Why the Whalers continue to resonate with people, 25-plus years after they left for Carolina.
...and much more.
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Alan Hangsleben was a favorite of Whalers' fans throughout the 1970s, and in the latest episode of "Brass Bonanza," he explains why. Alan also discusses...
-Why he signed with the Whalers and the WHA instead of the Canadiens.
-What it was like being a teammate of hockey legends like Gordie Howe and Dave Keon.
-What the first year after the WHA-NHL merger was like.
-Why the team still resonates with people.
...and why he still gets emotional talking about his time with the team.
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Howard Baldwin, Jr. joins the latest episode of "Brass Bonanza" to talk about:
-His father, and the family's earliest memories of being a part of the team.
-How he handled the Canadiens' training staff, with an assist from legendary equipment manager Skip Cunningham.
-How he took umbrage with opponents who may have disrespected Ron Francis.
-Which guys on the team taught him to fight back when he was getting a hard time from his classmates?
-A memorable run-in with Richard Gordon.
-What he's doing these days.
...and much more.
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Chris and Glen talk about the following topics:
-What sort of preconceived ideas did Glen have about Hartford and the franchise he was joining?
-A lot of hockey fans in Connecticut are still pretty angry with the way Brendan Shanahan handled things. Does he get a bad rap? He led the team in scoring. He played 74 of the 82 games that season. Is the anger toward him justified?
-How did the uncertainty around the team that final season manifest itself on the ice?
-What is it like to win it all and have that moment with the Cup?
-What was it like playing with and against Ron Francis, and how important was he to the Whalers franchise when the Bruins faced him in the late 80s and early 1990s?
-What do you think is the lasting legacy of the franchise? Is it the logo, the song Brass Bonanza, the relationship between the players and fans?
...and more.
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Gerry Brooks covered Connecticut for 44 years, and had a front-row seat for many of the biggest milestones in Whalers' history. He talks with Chris about what it was like when Howard Baldwin and the team first relocated to Hartford, the success of the early days, and what it was like covering the collapse of the old Civic Center. There's also some great stories about how the community rallied to support the team in the wake of what happened, the deep and abiding bond between the players and fans, as well as the rebound that culminated with playoff appearances in the mid-1980s.
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Chris welcomes Larry Pleau -- the only individual to play for the team before going on to serve as an assistant coach, coach, GM, and broadcaster -- to the latest episode of "Brass Bonanza." Pleau shares some fun memories of his time with the franchise, including some of the backstory on the decision to draft the legendary Ron Francis.
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Chris and Adam talk about the 10-year stretch he spent with the Whalers -- he ended up finishing his career third on the franchise list of all-time games played. Adam also discusses:
-His start with the Whalers.
-The mindset you have to have when you're an enforcer.
-What it was like being a teammate of Ron Francis.
-His thoughts on the backslide of the team throughout the early 1990s.
-His feelings surrounding the final home game at the Civic Center.
...and much more.
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Brian Propp joins the latest episode of Brass Bonanza to discuss his time with the Whalers, why his time in Hartford meant so much to him, and the milestones he reached while wearing green and white. Propp certainly hasn't slowed down since he stopped playing -- he also talks about what he's been up to since he hung up his skates.
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Andre Lacroix joins "Brass Bonanza" to talk about his decision to sign with the Whalers, as well as some of his favorite WHA stories. He also shares what he thinks of the New England fans, and how they helped restore some of his lost faith in the franchise. (Spoiler: He has a lot of love for the Hartford Whalers Booster Club.) In addition, we get his take on what made Chuck Kaiton such a talent, what it was like being a teammate of Gordie Howe, and what he's doing these days.
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Chris and Bill Bennett talk about the first year in the NHL for the Whalers, Gordie Howe's impact on the franchise, and the importance of players like Dave Keon and Rick Ley on the growth and development of the team in those early years. Bill also explains what he believes as the true legacy of the team, and why the Whalers still resonate with hockey fans 25 years after the move to Carolina.
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Dave Debol is a guy who may not come to mind instantly when you say the words Hartford Whalers, but he was a part of the franchise during a transformative stretch (1979-1981), when they were moving from the WHA to the NHL and was a teammate of several key members of the roster, including Gordie and Mark Howe, as well as Dave Keon and others. The center, who scored a career-high 14 goals during the 1980-81 season, has some fun stories about playing in Hartford and his connections with the Howe family. Chris and Dave talk about:
-Scoring a goal on his first shift in the NHL.
-The best advice he got from Gordie Howe -- and Mr. Hockey's nickname among his teammates.
-What it was like in Detroit the night Howe came back to face the Red Wings for the first time.
-Being roommates with Mark Howe, and the fallout from his ghastly injury.
-How he wants to be invited back to Hartford this summer for the reunion.
-The legacy of the franchise.
...and much more.
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Peter Sidorkiewicz joins Chris on the newest episode of "Brass Bonanza" for a wide-ranging discussion about his time in Hartford, including:
-What it was like joining the Whalers as a minor leaguer ... and why he didn't have to change cities after he was traded.
-Working with Mike Liut.
-Why he thought about giving up hockey for a job at GM ... a year before his best season in Hartford.
-The bitter playoff loss to the Bruins in 1990, including that fateful Game 4 defeat.
-When he knew it was time to move on from the Whalers.
-His thoughts on the legacy of the team.
...and much more.
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Bob Crawford joins the latest edition of "Brass Bonanza" to talk about why the Whalers make people happy, the depth of his relationship with former head coach Jack Evans, and why he decided to stick around Connecticut after his playing days were over. He also discusses:
-Why the Whalers were like Woodstock.
-The connection between the team and the franchise.
-His rise as a player under Jack Evans and how that led to a lifelong friendship.
-Why the Whalers still resonate with hockey fans everywhere.
-His post-playing career as one of the most important people in Connecticut youth hockey.
...and much more.
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Peter Good joins Chris on the latest edition of "Brass Bonanza" to discuss the creation of the iconic Whalers' logo. Peter and his wife Jan talk about:
-His first meeting with the team, and his thoughts on the original logo.
-The evolution of the design, and why it went through multiple iterations.
-The fact that it wasn't "road-tested" by focus groups, and how things might have been different if that had happened.
-Why the logo continues to resonate with fans.
-Their feelings on Carolina (and the NHL) continuing to use the image, and just who exactly owns the rights.
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Tim Bothwell was a defenseman who joined the Whalers in the mid-80s, and was part of a wild ride for almost two seasons in Hartford. In the latest edition of "Brass Bonanza," he and Chris talk about playing for the Whalers when they dominated the Adams Division, as well as...
-His thoughts on going from St. Louis to Hartford.
-The sizable impact that a group of former Blues had on the Whalers' foundation at the time.
-Why Hartford missed out on such a huge opportunity when it lost to the Canadiens in the 1986 playoffs.
-Why those Whalers' teams would produce so many coaches, GMs, and others who would have such a major impact on the game after their playing days were done.
-The ultimate legacy of the franchise.
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In the latest edition of "Brass Bonanza," ex-Whaler Paul Lawless doesn't hold back when he talks about his time in Hartford. He discusses his draft day experience, how he got his career turned in the right direction (thanks to Tommy Webster), and just how much fun the Whalers of the 1980s had. In addition, he discusses the creation of the LEG line (with Dean Evason and Stew Gavin), some of his favorite fights (many of which came between teammates), and who was the biggest chirper on the team (and how he almost got into trouble with Mark Messier as a result), and much more. Hold on for a fun ride down memory lane with Lawless -- it's a conversation that all Whalers' fans are sure to enjoy.
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The first guest on "Brass Bonanza," Jordy Douglas talks to Christopher Price about:
-Why he chose to play for Hartford as opposed to Winnipeg.
-His relationship on and off the ice with legends like Gordie Howe and Dave Keon, and how they brought some legitimacy to the Whalers in the early days.
-Playing through the merger, and what it was like to play for Howard Baldwin.
-The relationships he built in Hartford that still endure to this day, including his lifelong connection with Ray Neufeld.
...and much more.
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