Whalers Hoodie

Product Details:

• Midweight cotton/polyester fleece (~8.5 oz)
• Pill-resistant brushed interior
• Unisex classic fit
• Kangaroo pocket with drawstring hood
• Ribbed cuffs and waistband
• Printed graphics
• Ships in 4–7 business days

Team: Hartford Whalers
Years Active: 1972–1979 (WHA, as New England Whalers) · 1979–1997
Home: Hartford Civic Center — Hartford, CT

Founded as the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association in 1972 and relocating to Hartford in 1974, the franchise joined the top tier of professional hockey in the 1979 merger and was renamed the Hartford Whalers. The club built its identity around Hall of Famer Ron Francis, who anchored the team from 1981 to 1991, alongside WHA-era veterans Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Dave Keon, and Mark Howe.

A small-market club with a passionate New England fanbase, the Whalers were known for their whale-tail logo and the goal song "Brass Bonanza." Despite modest crowds at the 15,635-seat Civic Center, the team remained a fixture of professional hockey for nearly two decades before relocating to North Carolina in 1997.

Vintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.