Rick Menning

Connecticut Whale’s Primary Objective: Capitalize in the ‘O’ Zone

Rick Menning | November 20, 2019

Six games into the 2019-20 National Women’s Hockey League season and still without a win, the Connecticut Whale are no longer satisfied with rationales like not getting favorable breaks in…

Connecticut Whale Find Strength in Early Season Numbers

Rick Menning | November 7, 2019

The Connecticut Whale are using a lengthy break in the National Women’s Hockey League schedule to build on the positives while striving to make a U-turn in the standings from…

Connecticut Whale Vow to Stay the Course Through Rough Swells

Rick Menning | October 29, 2019

Navigating through the early rip currents of this National Women’s Hockey League season has been challenging, but for the Connecticut Whale, it continues to be about the entire journey. That…

Connecticut Whale Search for Consistency After Close Games in Buffalo

Rick Menning | October 21, 2019

The Connecticut Whale have returned home from a disappointing yet not disheartening two-loss weekend in northern New York with a renewed focus on using Saturday’s first period and Sunday’s third…

Florida Panthers Leap into Comeback Mode on First Road Trip

Rick Menning | October 16, 2019

When the Florida Panthers left Sunrise last week on their first road trip of the 2019-20 National Hockey League season, there was plenty of mystery and intrigue surrounding new head…

Connecticut Whale Displays Newfound Firepower in Setback to Beauts

Rick Menning | October 7, 2019

For the Connecticut Whale of the National Women’s Hockey League, quality scoring chances were in short supply last season. The 2018-19 squad not only lit the lamp a mere 22…

Connecticut Whale See Many Positives in Preseason Game with Huskies

Rick Menning | September 30, 2019

The Connecticut Whale spent Saturday afternoon working on the ice hockey version of a jigsaw puzzle as they battled the host University of Connecticut (UConn) women’s team in an exhibition…

Connecticut Whale Focused on Making a Bigger Splash in Fifth Season

Rick Menning | September 26, 2019

Connecticut Whale head coach Colton Orr spent 12 seasons in the NHL building on his enforcer reputation. His mission now is to create a mindset of grit and tenacity for…

Connecticut Whale a Welcome Addition to Danbury Ice Attractions

Rick Menning | September 23, 2019

Walk into the Connecticut Whale’s new home, the Danbury Ice Arena, and within a few steps, there is a realization that, regardless of the time of year, this venue is…

Connecticut Whale Bolsters Roster with Home-State Ice Warriors

Rick Menning | September 17, 2019

When the Connecticut Whale hit the ice for their exhibition game against the University of Connecticut on Sept. 28, the National Women’s Hockey League squad will showcase a roster that…