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CDRA APPROVES GLOBAL SPECTRUM

Posted on March 22, 2013 | 3 Comments

Gerry Cantlon BY: Gerry Cantlon, Special to Howlings

HARTFORD, CT – The affiliation agreement between the New York Rangers and Global Spectrum, the new operator of the XL Center, received unanimous approval by the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) in their monthly meeting Thursday evening

The agreement, three years in length with two additional option years held by the Rangers, takes effect April 1st. Global Spectrum wants to immediately hit the ground running and beginning the process of renewing season tickets and selling to local and corporate sponsors for the 2013-2014 season. Continue reading →

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WHALE STAYING IN HARTFORD

Posted on February 26, 2013 | Leave a comment

Connecticut-Whale_thumb1-150x15022BY: Gerry Cantlon, Special to Howlings

The New York Rangers will keep their AHL team in Hartford.

In a prepared press release from the Governor’s office, four days before the deadline for the new building operator Global Spectrum to reach a deal with the Rangers to keep the Connecticut Whale playing in the capital city, the announcement came Tuesday afternoon.

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Michael Freimuth, the executive director of the Capital Region Development Authority, announced a multi-year deal had been reached between Global Spectrum and Madison Square Garden for the American Hockey League‘s Connecticut Whale to continue to play at the XL Center in Hartford. Continue reading →

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WHALE WEEKLY: February 19-24, 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

Bob-Crawford1-150x149BY: Bob Crawford, Voice of the CT Whale

The Whale (25-21-4-2, 56 pts.) have won a season-high five straight games, and are unbeaten in regulation in six straight (5-0-0-1), after sweeping three home games this past weekend.  Connecticut knocked off the Portland Pirates 4-1 Friday night, scored a 2-1 overtime win over the Norfolk Admirals Saturday night and scored two goals 16 seconds apart late in the third period Sunday to upend the Manchester Monarchs, 3-2.  Cam Talbot allowed a total of only two goals on 51 shots Friday and Saturday, and Brandon Segal scored the overtime winner Saturday and set up the two late goals that won Sunday’s game.  The Whale have climbed to a season-best four games over .500 and into sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Continue reading →

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XL CENTER GETS A NEW MANAGER

Posted on February 8, 2013 | Leave a comment

cmsimg_1305939650BY: Gerry Cantlon, Special to Howlings

HARTFORD, CT - In Ballroom/Meeting Room Eleven inside the Connecticut Convention Center, the future of the XL Center hung in the balance as the Capital Region Development Authority, (CDRA) made its decision to switch the management company from AEG Management of CT, a part of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to Global Spectrum of Philadelphia. In a unanimous vote, the CDRA awarded Global Spectrum a 10 year contract to run the XL Center and a seven year contract to manage Rentschler Field.

The CDRA made it clear that they believe entrusting the XL Center to Global Spectrum will preserve the forty year-old structure for the next ten years. Continue reading →

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WHALE HELPING OUT PAL

Posted on January 30, 2013 | Leave a comment

Connecticut-Whale_thumb1-150x15024WHALE TO SUPPORT “HATS OFF” WINTER HAT AND GLOVE DRIVE

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Donations of Hats & Gloves Accepted at Home Games this Friday, Saturday and Tuesday

HARTFORD, January 30, 2013:  AEG Management CT today announced that the Connecticut Whale will take part in the City of Hartford’s “Hats Off” hat and glove drive to benefit the children of Hartford’s Police Athletic League.  Continue reading →

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NEWBURY UP / KREIDER DOWN?

Posted on January 24, 2013 | Leave a comment

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BY: Mitch Beck, Publisher – Howlings

According to the AHL website the New York Rangers have recalled Kris Newbury from Hartford.

Newbury, 5’10, 205 pounds, has 15g, 21a for 36 points tops on the Connecticut Whale and eleventh overall in the AHL after forty games. He is likely to replace Arron Asham, who reportedly has a groin pull and who missed last night’s 4-3 overtime win against Boston. Continue reading →

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EX-RANGERS / WOLF PACK GET JOBS

Posted on January 9, 2013 | Leave a comment

AHL-Logo-150x150BY: Mitch Beck, Publisher Howlings

Ex-New York Rangers Paul Mara and Patrick Rissmiller, who also spent some time in Hartford with the Wolf Pack, have signed deals.

The Houston Aeros announced that they have signed Mara to a deal. Mara, who may have the thickest beard in the history of hockey, (okay that was completely pointless while the Worcester Sharks have signed Rissmiller to a tryout contract.

Rissmiller will join former Wolf Pack teammate Derek Couture and interestingly enough was signed by an ex-Ranger goaltender in Wayne Thomas.

Small thing this hockey world isn’t it?

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