On This Date: October 6

Nelson Emerson

In 1981 Garry Howatt plays his 1st Whalers game, scoring his 1st Whalers goal vs Quebec.
In 1982 Bob Sullivan plays his 1st career NHL game vs Montreal.
In 1988 Scott Young records his 1st career NHL point (a regular season assist) vs Quebec.
1988 Grant Jennings plays his 1st career (regular season) NHL game vs Quebec.
In 1990 Paul Cyr scores his 1st Whalers goal vs the New York Rangers.
In 1992 Sean Burke plays in his 1st career Whalers game vs Montreal.
In 1992 Paul Holmgren coaches his 1st game as Whalers head coach vs Montreal.
In 1992 Pat Verbeek plays in his 700th career NHL game vs Montreal.
In 1992 Robert Petrovicky plays in his 1st career NHL game vs Montreal.
In 1993 Chris Pronger plays his 1st career NHL game vs Montreal.
In 1993 Brad McCrimmon records an assist in his 1st career Whalers game vs Montreal.
In 1981 Mike McDougal is claimed in the waiver draft from the New York Rangers.
In 1981 Rob McClanahan is claimed off waivers from Buffalo.
In 1983 Randy Pierce signs a free agent contract.
In 1983 Paul Fenton signs a free agent contract.
In 1986 Gord Sherven is claimed off waivers from Edmonton.
In 1995 Jason Muzzatti is claimed off waivers from Calgary. I
n 1995 Nelson Emerson is acquired from Winnipeg for Darren Turcotte.