On This Date: June 29

Fred O'Donnell

In 1994 Ted Nolan is named assistant coach. In 1994 Whalers host the 1995 NHL Entry Draft (rounds 3 through 9) at the Hartford Civic Center
In 1972 John French signs a Whalers contract.
In 1976 Steve Carlson is claimed by the Florida Breakers ("new" Minnesota Fighting Saints) in WHA Intra League Draft, June 1976.
In 1976 Fred O'Donnell and Bob McManama are traded to Florida Breakers (Minnesota) for Wayne Connelly.
In 1981 Pat Boutette and Kevin McClelland are awarded to Pittsburgh as compensation for signing Greg Millen.
In 1994 Hnat Domenichelli is selected by the Whalers in the 4th round (83rd overall) of the NHL Entry Draft.
In 1963 Peter Sidorkiewicz was born in Dabrowa Bialostocka, Poland
In 1965 Brian Lawton was born in New Brunswick, NJ