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From THW to the NWHL: Allie LaCombe’s Wild & Winding Road

Dan Rice | April 5, 2020

When I first ‘met’ Allie LaCombe we were teammates briefly at The Hockey Writers almost six years ago. Fast forward to this past Jan. 25 and we finally met in…

Whale Re-Sign Goaltender Brooke Wolejko

Dan Rice | April 1, 2020

For the first time since the first and second seasons of the franchise, the Connecticut Whale will have a familiar face guarding the net in back-to-back seasons. On April 1…

Hanna Beattie Proving Her Value to the Whale

Dan Rice | January 28, 2020

Over the past three NWHL seasons, Hanna Beattie has been a part of the Connecticut Whale and in that time the 24-year has played in 50 games for the franchise…

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…

Emma Vlasic Making a Splash with the Whale

Dan Rice | October 31, 2019

It took a few seasons but the Connecticut Whale may have found themselves a bonafide number one center in rookie Emma Vlasic. She has been a solid contributor at both…

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…

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…

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