On This Date: June 17

Pat Verbeek

In 1989 Pat Verbeek is acquired from New Jersey for Sylvain Turgeon.
In 1989 Michel Picard is selected by the Whalers in the 9th round (178th overall) of the '89 NHL Entry Draft.
In 1989 Scott Daniels is selected by the Whalers in the 7th round (136th overall) of the '89 NHL Entry Draft.
In 1989 James Black is selected by the Whalers in the 5th round (94th overall) of the '89 NHL Entry Draft. In 1989 Jim McKenzie is selected by the Whalers in the 4th round (73rd overall) of the '89 NHL Entry Draft. In 1989 Bobby Holik is selected by the Whalers in the 1st round (10th overall) of the '89 NHL Entry Draft.
In 1951 John Garrett was born in Trenton, ONT