On This Date in 1980 the Hartford Whalers are "Home At Last" as they play the first-ever NHL game at the "New" Hartford Civic Center. (They were in Springfield for 2 years and 19 days due to the roof collapse at the original Hartford Civic Center.)
The Whalers went on to beat the LA Kings 7-3. Mark Howe led the way with two goals. The Kings Mike Murphy scored the first goal in the new building and Blaine Stoughton was the first Whaler to tally.
The Whalers went on to beat the LA Kings 7-3. Mark Howe led the way with two goals. The Kings Mike Murphy scored the first goal in the new building and Blaine Stoughton was the first Whaler to tally.
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