On This Date: August 9

Ray Allison celebrates a goal with Davey Keon, and Jordy Douglas

In 1979 Mark Renaud is selected by the Whalers in the 5th round (102nd overall) of the '79 NHL Entry Draft.
In 1979 Ray Neufeld is selected by the Whalers in the 4th round (81st overall) of the '79 NHL Entry Draft. In 1979 Don Nachbaur is selected by the Whalers in the 3rd round (60th overall) of the '79 NHL Entry Draft.
In 1979 Stuart Smith is selected by the Whalers in the 2nd round (39th overall) of the '79 NHL Entry Draft. In 1979 Ray Allison is selected by the Whalers (their 1st NHL draft pick) in the 1st round (18th overall) of the '79 NHL Entry Draft.
In 1982 Archie Henderson signs a free agent contract.