(WTNH) — Hartford marked half a century of hockey history with a special game at the XL Center Saturday night. The packed stadium was lit green to remember the New England Whalers who played the ...

The game was played at the Hartford Civic Center, which is now the XL Center. The anniversary will be celebrated this weekend with the premiere of a documentary and a special event at the Hartford ...

On Jan. 11, 1975, the New England Whalers - which were part the World Hockey Association - played their the first professional hockey game at the Hartford Civic Center against the San Diego Mariners.

1981 — Marcel Dionne of the Los Angeles Kings scores his 1,000th point with a goal in a 5-3 triumph over the Hartford Whalers ... 2006 — The New England Patriots set an NFL mark with 10 straight ...