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WHALERS ALL-TIME ROSTER
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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTVWYZ Regular Season Playoffs Acquired/Departed
PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM GP G A PTS PIM
Abrahamsson, Christer 
Goaltender #1/29
Born: 4/8/1947 in Umea, Sweden
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102
0
2
2
18
3
0
0
0
0
Signed May 28, 1974 from Leksand IF of Swedish Elite League. Released, July 16, 1977. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
5739
342
3.58
3

90
5
3.33
0
Abrahamsson, Thommy 
Defense #6/19
Born: 4/8/1947 in Umea, Sweden
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234
34
78
112
142
28
2
7
9
15
Signed May 16, 1974 from Leksand IF of Swedish Elite League. Retired August 4, 1977. Re-signed from Swedish Elite League, May 23, 1980. Contract bought out on May 6, 1981. 
Adams, Greg 
Left Wing #18
Born: 5/31/1960 in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
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79
10
13
23
216
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Philadelphia Flyers with Ken Linseman, first (David Jensen), and third round 1983 draft picks for Mark Howe and a third round 1983 pick on August 19, 1982. Traded to Washington Capitals for Torrie Robertson on October 3, 1983. 
Agnew, Jim 
Defense #26
Born: 3/21/1966 in Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
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16
0
0
0
68
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on June 24, 1992. Retired on September 14, 1993. 
Ahearn, Kevin 
Left Wing #14/5
Born: 6/20/1948 in Milton, Massachusetts, USA
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78
20
22
42
18
14
1
2
3
9
Selected in the WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Signed a Whalers contract on June 1,1972. Released, May 1974. 
Alley, Steve 
Left Wing #27/25
Born: 12/29/1953 in Anoka, Minnesota, USA
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15
3
3
6
11
3
0
1
1
0
Claimed from the Birmingham Bulls in the WHA dispersal draft on June 5, 1979. Released, May 1981. 
Allison, Ray 
Right Wing #8
Born: 3/4/1959 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
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70
17
12
29
13
2
0
1
1
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on August 9, 1979. Traded with Fred Arthur to Philadelphia Flyers for Rick MacLeish, Don Gillen, and Blake Wesley and a swap of first (Paul Lawless), second (Mark Paterson), and third (Kevin Dineen) round 1982 picks on July 3, 1981. 
Anderson, John 
Left Wing #20
Born: 3/28/1957 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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215
72
117
189
69
20
6
11
17
2
Acquired from Quebec Nordiques for Risto Siltanen on March 8, 1986. Released, October 1989. 
Anderson, Russ 
Defense #25/7
Born: 2/12/1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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82
1
9
10
256
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Pittsburgh Penguins with a 1983 eighth round pick for Rick MacLeish on December 29, 1981. Rejected termination contract and signs with Los Angeles on September 2, 1983. 
Andersson, Mikael 
Left Wing #34
Born: 5/10/1966 in Malmo, Sweden
Last Seen: European scout Tampa Bay Lightning
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165
35
60
95
28
12
0
5
5
8
Selected in NHL Waiver Draft from the Buffalo Sabres on October 2, 1989. Signed with Tampa Bay Lightning as a free agent on June 29, 1992. 
Antonovich, Mike  
Left Wing #12
Born: 10/18/1951 in Calumet, Minnesota, USA
Last Seen: Amateur Scout Columbus Blue Jackets
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175
64
72
136
79
29
17
12
29
22
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers with Bill Butters for Brett Callighen and Ron Busniuk on February 5, 1977. Re-signed with Hartford as an unrestricted free agent October 17, 1979. Released, May 1980. 
Arndt, Danny 
Left Wing/Center #19
Born: 3/26/1955 in Saskatchewan, Canadaatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Last Seen: gym teacher at Dundonald elementary school in Saskatoon
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115
16
22
38
21
8
0
0
0
0
Selected in WHA Amateur Draft, May 22, 1975 and signed a Whalers contract on July 7, 1975. Traded to Edmonton Oilers with cash and "future considerations,” (WHA rights to Dave Debol) for Dave Keon, Jack Carlson, Steve Carlson, John McKenzie, and Dave Dryden on January 19, 1977. 
Arthur, Fred 
Defense #4
Born: 3/6/1961 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in the NHL Entry Draft on June 11, 1980 and signed a Whalers contract on July 31, 1980. Traded to Philadelphia Flyers with Ray Allison for Rick MacLeish, Don Gillen, Blake Wesley, and a swap of first (Paul Lawless), second (Mark Peterson), and third (Kevin Dineen) round 1982 draft picks on July 3, 1981. Rights are re-aquired from Philadelphia for a 1984 3rd round pick. Previously retired he could not reach a deal with the Whalers. 
Babych, Dave 
Defense #44
Born: 5/23/1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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349
44
196
240
254
31
7
13
20
32
Acquired from Winnipeg Jets for Ray Neufeld on November 21, 1985. Claimed by Minnesota North Stars in the NHL Expansion Draft on May 30, 1991. 
Babych, Wayne 
Right Wing #17
Born: 6/6/1958 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: owner/operator Babych Sports
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41
11
17
28
63
10
0
1
1
2
Acquired from the Quebec Nordiques for Greg Malone on January 17, 1986. Retired on September 29, 1987. 
Baca, Jergus 
Defense #4/40
Born: 1/4/1965 in Liptovsky Mikulas, Czechoslovakia
Last Seen: coaching Slovakia national junior/pro
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10
0
2
2
14
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 16, 1990. Released, June 14, 1992. 
Backstrom, Ralph 
Left Wing/Center #9
Born: 9/18/1937 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Died: 2/7/2021 in Windsor, Colorado, USA
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115
31
50
81
36
20
5
4
9
8
Acquired from Ottawa Civics for "future considerations" on January 20, 1976. Retired, June 1977. 
Bailey, Reid 
Defense #34
Born: 5/28/1956 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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12
0
0
0
25
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on December 2, 1983. Placed on waivers and released, July 3, 1984. 
Barnes, Norm 
Defense #25
Born: 8/24/1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Working for Turbine Controls
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74
2
14
16
101
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Philadelphia Flyers to complete the Jack Mcllhargey for a 1982 second round draft choice deal on December 5, 1980. Released, July 24, 1982. 
Barr, Dave 
Right Wing #24
Born: 11/30/1960 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: assistant coach Chicago Wolves
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30
2
4
6
19
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from St. Louis Blues for Tim Bothwell on October 21, 1986. Traded to Detroit Red Wings for Randy Ladouceur on January 12, 1987. 
Bennett, Bill 
Left Wing #16
Born: 5/31/1953 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Last Seen: owner Bennett Sports
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24
3
3
6
63
0
0
0
0
0
Selected from Boston Bruins in the NHL Expansion Draft on June 13, 1979. Released June 1, 1980. 
Bergevin, Marc 
Defense #36/25
Born: 8/11/1965 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Last Seen: senior advisor to GM Los Angles Kings
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79
7
17
24
68
5
0
0
0
2
Acquired from the New York Islanders for "future considerations" (1992 fifth round pick) on October 30, 1990. Released June 14, 1992. 
Berglund, Bill 
Goaltender #1/30
Born: 9/24/1948 in Everett, Massachusetts, USA
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5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed from Rhode Island Eagles (AHL), September 1973. Retired on September 20, 1974. Ended retirement, January 9, 1975. Released, September 1975. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
216
13
3.61
0

0
0
0
0
Black, James 
Center #23
Born: 8/15/1969 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canadaatchewan, Canada
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32
4
6
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 17, 1989. Traded to Minnesota North Stars for Mark Janssens on September 2, 1992. 
Blackburn, Don 
Left Wing #22
Born: 5/14/1938 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Died: 2/4/23 in Sarasota, Florida, USA
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146
40
74
114
34
12
3
6
9
6
Signed from Minnesota North Stars June 13, 1973. Released, September 23, 1975. Re-signed, November 6, 1975. Retired to become head coach, December 26, 1976. 
Bodak, Bob 
Left Wing #31
Born: 5/28/1961 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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1
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, July 1988. Released on June 9, 1990. 
Bolduc, Danny 
Right Wing #21
Born: 4/6/1953 in Waterville, Maine, USA
Last Seen: owner Higgins & Bolduc Insurance Agency
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88
15
13
28
51
30
3
10
13
8
Signed a 10 game amateur tryout on February 27, 1976 (signing a free agent contract after 10 games on March 24, 1976). Signed with Detroit Red Wings as free agent, July 10, 1978. 
Borgeson, Don 
Right Wing #22
Born: 5/20/1945 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canadaatchewan, Canada
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31
9
8
17
4
3
1
1
2
0
Acquired from Ottawa Civics with Ralph Backstrom for "future considerations" on January 20, 1976. Placed on waivers and claimed by Calgary Cowboys, June 11, 1976. 
Bothwell, Tim 
Defense #24
Born: 5/6/1955 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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66
3
8
11
53
10
0
0
0
8
Purchased from St. Louis Blues on October 4, 1985. Traded to St. Louis Blues for Dave Barr on October 21, 1986. 
Bourbonnais, Dan 
Left Wing #12/31
Born: 3/6/1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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59
3
25
28
11
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 10, 1981 and signed a Whalers contract on January 6, 1982. Released on July 1, 1985. 
Bourgeois, Charles 
Defense #4
Born: 11/19/1959 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.
Last Seen: director Charlie Bourgeois Hockey School
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from St. Louis Blues with Hartford's third round 1988 draft selection (previously traded to St. Louis Blues for Mark Reeds) for a second round 1988 draft selection on March 8, 1988. Released on July 21, 1989. 
Boutette, Pat 
Left Wing/Center #28
Born: 3/1/1952 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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160
47
91
138
286
3
1
0
1
6
Acquired from Maple Leafs for Bob Stephenson on December 24, 1979. Awarded to Penguins with Kevin McClelland as compensation for signing Greg Millen, June 29, 1981. Re-acquired from Penguins for Ville Siren on November 16, 1984. Released on July 1, 1985. 
Britz, Greg 
Right Wing #40
Born: 1/3/1961 in Buffalo, New York, USA
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on October 4, 1986. Released and retired on July 1, 1987. 
Brodeur, Richard 
Goaltender #31
Born: 9/15/1952 in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
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6
0
0
0
2
4
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Vancouver Canucks for Steve Weeks on March 8, 1988. Released November 23, 1988. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
340
15
2.65
0

200
12
3.6
0
Brown, Jeff 
Defense #27
Born: 4/30/1966 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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49
7
31
38
38
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Vancouver Canucks along with a 1998 third round draft pick for Jim Dowd and Frantisek Kucera on December 19, 1995. 
Brown, Kevin 
Right Wing #46
Born: 5/11/1974 in Birmingham, England
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11
0
4
4
6
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Anaheim for Espen Knutsen on September 30, 1996. 
Brown, Rob 
Right Wing #4/44
Born: 4/10/1968 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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86
34
39
73
140
5
1
0
1
7
Acquired from Pittsburgh for Scott Young on December 21, 1990. Traded to Chicago Blackhawks for Steve Konroyd on January 24, 1992. 
Brownschidle, Jack 
Defense #34
Born: 10/2/1955 in Buffalo, New York, USA
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39
3
6
9
19
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired on waivers from St. Louis Blues on March 3, 1984. Released, July 1, 1986. 
Brownschidle, Jeff 
Defense #33
Born: 3/1/1959 in Buffalo, New York, USA
Died: 12/13/1996 in Buffalo, New York, USA
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7
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as free agent, June 9, 1981. Placed on waivers and released on July 2, 1984. 
Brubaker, Jeff 
Left Wing #22
Born: 2/24/1958 in Frederick, Maryland, USA
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58
5
4
9
114
3
0
0
0
12
Selected in WHA Amateur Draft and signed on May 17, 1978. Selected by Montreal Canadiens in NHL Waiver Draft, October 5, 1981. 
Burke, Sean 
Goaltender #1
Born: 1/29/1967 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Goaltending coach Vegas Golden Knights
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256
0
11
11
79
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New Jersey Devils with Eric Weinrich for Bobby Holik and a 1993 second round pick on August 28, 1992. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
14478
753
3.12
10

0
0
0
0
Burt, Adam 
Defense #6
Born: 1/15/1969 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Last Seen: Chaplain New York Jets/pastor Morning Star ministry
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499
35
92
127
723
4
0
0
0
0
Selected in the NHL Entry Draft on June 13, 1987. 
Busniuk, Ron 
Defense #5
Born: 8/13/1948 in Ft. William, Ontario, Canada
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66
1
12
13
196
17
0
2
2
14
Claimed in dispersal draft of folded Minnesota Fighting Saints on March 9, 1976 and signed a contract on March 10. Traded with Brett Callighen to Edmonton Oilers for Mike Antonovich and Bill Butters on February 5, 1977. 
Butters, Bill 
Defense #22
Born: 1/10/1951 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Last Seen: Chaplain for Hockey Ministries International
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71
2
21
23
134
5
0
1
1
15
Acquired with Mike Antonovich from Edmonton Oilers for Brett Callighen and Ron Busniuk on February 5, 1977. Cleared WHA waivers and signed with Minnesota North Stars on February 16, 1978. 
Byers, Mike 
Right Wing #21
Born: 9/11/1946 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died: 9/16/2010 in Navato, California, USA
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187
61
54
115
20
25
10
11
21
20
Acquired from Los Angeles Sharks for Mike Hyndman on February 16, 1973. Released on November 28, 1975 and his rights are sold to Cincinnati Stingers on February 24, 1976. 
Caffery, Terry 
Center #7
Born: 4/1/1949 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died: 8/3/2022 in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
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143
54
98
152
26
8
3
7
10
0
Signed as a free agent on May 29, 1972. Traded to Calgary Cowboys for an undisclosed draft choice (1976 3rd round used to select Dave Debol) and other considerations on October 28, 1975. 
Callighen, Brett 
Center #22
Born: 5/15/1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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33
6
10
16
41
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as free agent October 4, 1976. Traded to Oilers w/Ron Busniuk for Mike Antonovich and Bill Butters on February 5, 1977. Acquired from Oilers for "future considerations," June 1977. Traded to Oilers w/Dave Dryden and 2 '77 picks for Louis Levasseur. 
Carleton, Wayne 
Center #9
Born: 8/4/1946 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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107
47
60
107
56
6
2
5
7
14
Acquired from Toronto Toros for "future considerations" (Jim Dorey) and a 1975 second round pick on September 19, 1974. Traded to Edmonton Oilers for Mike Rogers and "future considerations" on January 19, 1975. 
Carlson, Jack 
Left Wing #23
Born: 8/23/1954 in Virginia, Minnesota, USA
Last Seen: Sales Rep. Air Freight Unlimited
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136
18
32
50
334
14
2
2
4
23
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers with Dave Dryden, Steve Carlson, Dave Keon, and John McKenzie for Dan Arndt, "future Considerations," (Dave Debol) and cash on January 19, 1977. Traded to Minnesota North Stars for "future considerations" on January 31, 1979. 
Carlson, Steve 
Right Wing/Center #26
Born: 8/26/1955 in Virginia, Minnesota, USA
Last Seen: entertaining as The Hanson Brothers
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69
10
16
26
51
18
2
7
9
11
Claimed in dispersal draft of folded Minnesota Fighting Saints on March 9, 1976. Did not sign a contract and was claimed by Florida Breakers (New Minnesota Fighting Saints) in the intra-leauge draft on June 30, 1976. Acquired from Edmonton Oilers with Dave Dryden, Jack Carlson, Dave Keon, and John McKenzie for Dan Arndt, cash and “future considerations,” (rights to Dave Debol) on January 19, 1977. Claimed off waivers by Edmonton Oilers, September 4, 1978. 
Carroll, Greg 
Center #11/31
Born: 11/10/1956 in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
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119
22
33
55
51
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired with Bryan Maxwell from Stingers for rights to Mike Liut and a 1979 second round pick on May 26, 1977. Traded to Stingers for Ron Plumb on February 11, 1978. Signed as a free agent, October 30, 1979. Released July 1, 1980. 
Carson, Jimmy 
Center #33
Born: 6/20/1968 in Southfield, Michigan, USA
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49
10
10
20
29
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on July 15, 1994. Released on December 1, 1995. 
Carson, Lindsay 
Left Wing #28
Born: 11/21/1960 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
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27
5
4
9
30
5
1
2
3
0
Acquired from Philadelphia Flyers for Paul Lawless, January 22, 1988. Released on July 21, 1989. 
Cassels, Andrew 
Center #21
Born: 7/23/1969 in Bramalea, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: private hockey skills coach
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438
97
254
351
220
7
2
4
6
6
Acquired from Montreal Canadiens for a 1992 second round pick on September 17, 1991. 
Chapman, Brian 
Defense #42
Born: 2/10/1968 in Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: scout Vancouver Canucks
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3
0
0
0
29
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 21, 1986. Released on June 14, 1992. 
Charlebois, Bob 
Left Wing #18
Born: 5/27/1944 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
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110
8
10
18
6
11
1
0
1
4
Acquired from Ottawa Nationals for Brit Selby on June 6, 1973. Retired, June 1976. 
Chase, Kelly 
Right Wing #15/27/39
Born: 10/25/1967 in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan, Canadaatchewan, Canada
Last Seen: broadcasting St. Louis Blues
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111
3
10
13
483
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in 1995 NHL Waiver Draft on January 18, 1995. Traded to Toronto for a seventh round draft pick on March 18, 1997. 
Chiasson, Steve 
Defense #3
Born: 4/14/1967 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Died: 5/3/1999 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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18
3
11
14
7
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Calgary Flames with a 1997 third round pick for Hnat Domenichelli, Glen Featherstone, a 1997 second round pick, and a 1998 third round pick on March 5, 1997. 
Chibirev, Igor 
Center #32
Born: 4/19/1968 in Kiev, Ukraine
Last Seen: head coach Ukrainian Olympian U20 national team
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45
7
12
19
2
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 26, 1993. Released, June 1, 1995. 
Churla, Shane 
Left Wing #22
Born: 6/24/1965 in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
Last Seen: Director of Amateur Scouting Florida Panthers
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22
0
1
1
92
2
0
0
0
42
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 15, 1985. Traded to Calgary Flames with Dana Murzyn for Neil Sheehy, Carey Wilson, and the rights to Lane MacDonald on January 3, 1988. 
Climie, Ron 
Right Wing/Left Wing #15
Born: 3/5/1950 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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93
33
24
57
29
6
3
0
3
0
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers for Tim Sheehy on February 15, 1975. Released, June 1977. 
Coffey, Paul 
Defense #77
Born: 6/1/1961 in Weston, Ontario, Canada
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20
3
5
8
18
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Red Wings with Keith Primeau and a 1997 first round pick for Brendan Shanahan and Brian Glynn on October 9, 1996. Traded to Flyers with a 1997 third round pick for Kevin Haller and 1997 first and seventh round picks on December 15, 1996. 
Cooley, Gaye 
Goaltender #29
Born: 7/6/1946 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
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0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on emergency basis, April 20, 1976. Released at conclusion of 1976 playoffs. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
0
0
0
0

0.03
0
0
0
Corriveau, Yvon 
Left Wing #20/11
Born: 2/8/1967 in Welland, Ontario, Canada
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114
22
15
37
90
11
4
2
6
18
Acquired from the Washington Capitals for Mike Liut on March 5, 1990. Traded to Washington Capitals to complete Kypreos for Hunter deal on August 20, 1992. Re-acquired from San Jose to complete Michel Picard trade (October 1992) on January 21, 1993. 
Cote, Sylvain 
Defense #21
Born: 1/19/1966 in Quebec, Canadabec City, Quebec, Canada
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382
31
61
92
147
22
1
6
7
10
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1984 and signed a Whalers contract on August 29, 1984. Traded to Washington for "future considerations" (a 1992 2nd round pick - Andrei Nikolishin) on September 8, 1991. 
Courteau, Yves 
Right Wing #36
Born: 4/25/1964 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Calgary Flames for Mark Paterson on October 7, 1986. Retired, June 1988. 
Craven, Murray 
Left Wing #12/32
Born: 1/20/1964 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
128
49
72
121
58
7
3
3
6
6
Acquired with a 1992 4th round pick (Kevin Smyth) from Philadelphia for Kevin Dineen on 11/13/91. Traded with a 1993 5th round pick to Vancouver for Robert Kron, a 1993 3rd round pick (Marek Malik), and future considerations (Jim Sandlak) on 3/22/93. 
Crawford, Bob 
Right Wing #25
Born: 4/6/1959 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Broadcasting Hartford Wolfpack & GM of Champions Skating Center
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
182
64
59
123
56
0
0
0
0
0
Claimed from St. Louis Blues in NHL Waiver Draft on October 3, 1983. Traded to New York Rangers for Mike McEwen on March 11, 1986. 
Crombeen, Mike 
Right Wing #18
Born: 4/16/1957 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
102
5
11
16
41
0
0
0
0
0
Claimed from St. Louis Blues in NHL Waiver Draft on October 3, 1983. Released on June 1, 1985. 
Crossman, Doug 
Defense #3
Born: 6/30/1960 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
41
4
19
23
19
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Islanders for Ray Ferraro on November 13, 1990. Traded to Detroit Red Wings for Doug Houda on February 20, 1991. 
Crowley, Ted 
Defense #33
Born: 5/3/1970 in Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Last Seen: Western US Sales Manger LogMeln, Inc.
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21
1
2
3
10
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Toronto Maple Leafs for Mark Greig and a 1995 sixth round pick on January 25, 1994. Released, August 1, 1994. 
Culhane, Jim 
Defense #41
Born: 3/13/1965 in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
6
0
1
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1984. Released, June 30, 1990. 
Cullen, John 
Center #15/11
Born: 8/2/1964 in Puslinch, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: owner Dodge car dealership
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
109
39
63
102
217
13
4
8
12
22
Acquired with Zarley Zalapski and Jeff Parker from Pittsburgh Penguins for Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson, and Grant Jennings on March 4, 1991. Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs for a second round draft pick on November 24, 1992. 
Cunneyworth, Randy 
Left Wing #7
Born: 5/10/1961 in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
216
39
36
75
311
12
3
0
3
11
Acquired from Winnipeg Jets for Paul MacDermid on December 13, 1989. Traded with Gary Suter and a 1995 third round pick to Chicago Blackhawks for Frantisek Kucera and Jocelyn Lemieux on March 11, 1994. 
Cunniff, John 
Left Wing #17
Born: 7/9/1944 in South Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 5/9/2002 in Albany, New York, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
63
10
10
20
30
18
2
2
4
2
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Released, May 1974. 
Currie, Tony 
Right Wing #26
Born: 11/12/1957 in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
45
15
24
39
6
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on January 21, 1984. Claimed off waivers by Edmonton Oilers on December 5, 1984. 
Cyr, Paul 
Left Wing #18
Born: 10/31/1963 in Pt. Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Died: 5/12/2012 in Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
87
12
16
28
126
6
1
0
1
10
Signed as a free agent, September 30, 1990. Released, June 30, 1993. 
D'Alessio, Corrie 
Goaltender #35
Born: 9/9/1969 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Vancouver Canucks with a conditional draft pick (1993 fifth round) for Kay Whitmore on October 1, 1992. Released, June 30, 1993. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
11
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
Danby, John 
Center #12/24
Born: 7/20/1948 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
150
16
25
41
16
19
1
1
2
0
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Released, May 1974. 
Daniels, Jeff 
Left Wing #37
Born: 6/24/1968 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: assistant coach former Hartford Whalers
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
10
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on July 18, 1995. 
Daniels, Scott 
Left Wing #48/17/15
Born: 9/19/1969 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
66
3
6
9
328
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 17, 1989. Signed as a free agent with Philadelphia on June 18, 1996. 
Day, Joe 
Left Wing #41/15
Born: 5/11/1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
48
1
10
11
57
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 13, 1987. Signed with New York Islanders as a free agent on August 24, 1993. 
Debol, Dave 
Center #15
Born: 3/27/1956 in St. Claire Shores, Michigan, USA
Last Seen: head coach/DOHO St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
92
26
26
52
4
3
0
0
0
0
Selected in WHA Amateur Draft, May 17, 1976. Rights traded to Oilers to complete Dan Arndt and cash for Dave Keon, Jack Carlson, Steve Carlson, Dave Dryden, and John McKenzie, January 19, 1977. Purchased from Cincinnati Stingers on August 15, 1979. Assigned to Binghamton but refused to report and his contract was sold to the Toronto Maple Leafs who assigned him to the Cincinnati Tigers (CHL) on October 16, 1981. 
Diduck, Gerald 
Center #44/4
Born: 4/6/1965 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
136
2
19
21
128
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on August 1, 1995. Traded to Phoenix Coyotes for Chris Murray on March 18, 1997. 
Dineen, Kevin 
Right Wing #29/11
Born: 10/28/1963 in Quebec, Canadabec City, Quebec, Canada
Last Seen: head coach Utica Comets
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
587
235
268
503
1239
38
17
14
31
101
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1982 and signed a Whalers contract on June 1, 1984. Traded to Philadelphia Flyers for Murray Craven and a 1992 fourth round pick (Kevin Smyth) on November 13, 1991. Re-acquired from Philadelphia for "future considerations" on December 28, 1995. 
Domenichelli, Hnat 
Left Wing #17
Born: 2/17/1976 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: general manager of HC Lugano
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
13
2
1
3
7
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 19, 1994. Traded to Calgary with Glen Featherstone, a 1997 second round pick, and a 1998 third round pick for Steve Chiasson and a third round pick on March 5, 1997. 
Dorey, Jim 
Defense #10
Born: 8/17/1947 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
183
18
113
131
272
21
3
22
25
67
Signed a Whalers contract on July 6, 1972. Traded to Toronto Toros to complete earlier trade for Wayne Carleton on December 27, 1974. 
Douglas, Jordy  
Left Wing #11
Born: 1/20/1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
213
62
50
112
127
10
4
0
4
23
Selected in WHA Amateur Draft and signed on June 25, 1978. Traded to Minnesota North Stars to complete 1984 fifth round pick and "future considerations" for Mark Johnson and Kent Erik Anderson October 4, 1982. 
Drury, Ted 
Center #17/13
Born: 9/13/1971 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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50
4
11
15
31
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired with Gary Suter and Paul Ranheim from Calgary Flames for Zarley Zalapski, James Patrick, and Michael Nylander on March 10, 1994. Claimed by Ottawa Senators in NHL Waiver Draft on October 6, 1995. 
Dunn, Richie 
Defense #4
Born: 5/12/1957 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 9/20/2016 in Akron, New York, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
76
6
24
30
32
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Calgary Flames with Joel Quenneville for Mickey Volcan on July 5, 1983. Released on July 1, 1985. 
Dupont, Norm 
Left Wing #15
Born: 2/5/1957 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Last Seen: player agent
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
40
7
15
22
12
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Winnipeg Jets for "future considerations" (an 1984 fourth round pick) on June 24, 1983. Placed on waivers and released on July 3, 1984. 
Dykstra, Steve 
Defense #4
Born: 2/3/1962 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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9
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent October 9, 1989. Traded to Maine Mariners (AHL) for Jeff Sirkka, March 3, 1990. 
Earl, Tom  
Right Wing #27
Born: 6/10/1947 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: head coach and business manager Westminster Prep school
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
347
40
56
96
116
46
3
11
14
28
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972 (signed contract 5/25/1972). Rights traded to Cincinnati Stingers, June 1974. Re-acquired from Cincinnati, August 7, 1974. Retired April 21, 1977. 
Emerson, Nelson 
Right Wing #16
Born: 8/17/1967 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: assistant GM Los Angeles Kings
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
147
38
58
96
112
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Winnipeg Jets for Darren Turcotte on October 6, 1995. 
Evason, Dean 
Center #12
Born: 8/22/1964 in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
434
87
148
235
615
38
8
15
23
108
Acquired from Washington Capitals with Peter Sidorkiewicz for David Jensen on March 12, 1985. Traded to San Jose Sharks for Dan Keczmer on October 2, 1991. 
Featherstone, Glen 
Defense #36
Born: 7/8/1968 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
122
5
16
21
257
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Rangers with Michael Stewart, '95 1st round, and '96 4th round picks for Pat Verbeek on March 23, 1995. Traded to Flames with Hnat Domenichelli, '97 2nd round, and '98 3rd round picks for Steve Chiasson and a 3rd round pick on March 5, 1997. 
Fenton, Paul 
Left Wing #11/29
Born: 12/22/1959 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Last Seen: Senior Advisor to the GM Florida Panthers
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
34
7
5
12
10
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on October 6, 1983. Selected by Los Angeles Kings in NHL Waiver Draft on October 5, 1987. Re-acquired from Calgary Flames for "future considerations" on August 26, 1991. Traded to San Jose Sharks for Mike McHugh on October 18, 1991. 
Ferraro, Ray 
Center #26
Born: 8/23/1964 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada
Last Seen: broadcasting ESPN
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
442
157
194
351
435
33
7
11
18
24
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1982. Traded to New York Islanders for Doug Crossman on November 13, 1990. 
Fidler, Mike 
Left Wing #31/24/18
Born: 8/19/1956 in Charleston, Massachusetts, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
40
9
10
19
4
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Minnesota North Stars for Gordie Roberts on December 16, 1980. Released on November 30, 1981. 
Fotiu, Nick  
Left Wing #23
Born: 5/25/1952 in Staten Island, New York, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
226
19
15
34
424
23
5
2
7
90
Signed as a free agent on July 2, 1974. Signed with New York Rangers on June 30, 1976. Selected in NHL Expansion Draft on June 13, 1979. Traded to New York Rangers for a 1981 fifth round pick on January 15, 1981. 
Francis, Ron 
Center #4/10
Born: 3/1/1963 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: GM Seattle Kraken
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
714
264
557
821
538
33
8
14
22
20
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 10, 1981. Traded to Pittsburgh Penguins with Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings for Zarley Zalapski, John Cullen, and Jeff Parker on March 4, 1991. 
French, John 
Left Wing/Center #11
Born: 8/25/1950 in Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
226
60
124
184
102
26
8
15
23
4
Signed as a free agent, June 26, 1972. Traded to San Diego for a 1976 2nd round pick and future considerations on October 15, 1975. 
Fridgen, Dan 
Left Wing #32/15/34
Born: 5/18/1959 in Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Client Representative PuckAgency
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13
2
3
5
2
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as free agent on April 2, 1982. Sent to Binghamton on September 27, 1984 and retired (due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident) on October 27, 1984. 
Fusco, Mark 
Defense #33
Born: 3/12/1961 in Burlinton, Massachusetts, USA
Last Seen: CEO of Aspen Technology
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
80
3
12
15
42
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as free agent, February 25, 1984. Retired on October 29, 1985. 
Galarneau, Michel 
Center #16/15/14
Born: 3/1/1961 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
78
7
10
17
34
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 11, 1980. Placed on waivers and released on July 2, 1984. 
Gardner, Bill 
Center #14
Born: 3/19/1960 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: broadcasting Chicago Wolves
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
26
1
9
10
4
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Chicago Blackhawks for a 1987 third round pick on February 3, 1986. Released, June 30, 1987. 
Garrett, John  
Goaltender #35
Born: 6/17/1951 in Trenton, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: broadcasting Vancouver Canucks
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
163
0
4
4
22
9
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Birmingham Bulls for "future considerations" on September 18, 1978. Traded to Quebec Nordiques for Michel Plasse and a 1983 fourth round pick, January 12, 1982. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
9592
655
4.1
2

507
40
4.73
0
Gateman, John Martin 
Defense #26
Born: 12/7/1952 in Southhampton, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
12
0
1
1
6
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as free agent, September 1975. Released, June 1976. 
Gaume, Dallas 
Center #37
Born: 8/27/1963 in Innisfail, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
4
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on July 10, 1986. Released, June 30, 1990. 
Gavin, Stewart 
Right Wing #7
Born: 3/15/1960 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: president of Gavin Management Group
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
211
57
61
118
138
22
8
7
15
27
Acquired from Toronto Maple Leafs for Chris Kotsopoulos on October 7, 1985. Claimed by Minnesota North Stars in NHL Waiver Draft on October 3, 1988. 
Giguere, Jean Sebastien 
Goaltender #47
Born: 5/16/1977 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on July 8, 1995. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
394
24
3.65
0

0
0
0
0
Gilhen, Randy 
Right Wing #34
Born: 6/13/1963 in Zweibrucken, Germany
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1982. Released on June 1, 1985. 
Gillen, Don 
Right Wing #18
Born: 12/24/1960 in Dodsland, Saskatchewan, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
34
1
4
5
22
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Philadelphia Flyers with Blake Wesley and Rick MacLeish for Ray Allison, Fred Arthur, and a swap of first (Paul Lawless), second (Mark Paterson), and third (Kevin Dineen) round 1982 picks on July 3, 1981. Released on July 2, 1984. 
Gillis, Paul 
Center #44/23
Born: 12/31/1963 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
33
1
3
4
88
5
0
1
1
0
Acquired from Chicago Blackhawks for "future considerations" on January 27, 1992. Retired, June 1993 to become assistant coach. 
Giroux, Larry 
Defense #32
Born: 8/28/1951 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
47
2
5
7
44
3
0
0
0
2
Signed as free agent on December 13, 1979. Released, August 26, 1980. 
Glynn, Brian 
Defense #3/7
Born: 11/23/1967 in Iserlohn, Germany
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
98
2
10
12
78
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Waiver Draft from Vancouver Canucks on January 18, 1995. Traded with Brendan Shanahan to Detroit for Keith Primeau, Paul Coffey, and a 1997 first round pick on October 9, 1996. 
Godynyuk, Alexander 
Defense #5
Born: 1/27/1970 in Kiev, U.S.S.R
Last Seen: Europen scout Vegas Golden Knights
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
115
4
15
19
91
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Florida Panthers for Jim McKenzie on December 16, 1993. 
Gosselin, Mario 
Goaltender #31
Born: 6/15/1963 in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
23
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on September 4, 1991. Retired on September 5, 1994. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
1106
78
4.23
0

0
0
0
0
Govedaris, Chris 
Left Wing #14
Born: 2/2/1970 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
33
2
4
6
10
2
0
0
0
2
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 11, 1988 and signed a Whalers contract on July 18,1989. Released, June 30, 1993. 
Green, Ted  
Defense #6
Born: 3/23/1940 in Eriksdale, Manitoba, Canada
Died: 10/8/2019 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
210
29
70
99
118
22
1
9
10
29
Signed a Whalers contract on 7/27/1972. Traded to Winnipeg Jets for "future considerations" on May 28, 1975. 
Greig, Mark 
Right Wing #8/17
Born: 1/25/1970 in High River, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: Amateur scout Philadelphia Flyers
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
74
5
17
22
64
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 16, 1990. Traded with a 1995 sixth round pick to Toronto Maple Leafs for Ted Crowley on January 25, 1994. 
Grimson, Stu 
Left Wing #32
Born: 5/20/1965 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
75
2
2
4
218
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired off waivers from Detroit on October 12, 1996. 
Haller, Kevin 
Defense #14
Born: 12/5/1970 in Trochu, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
35
2
6
8
48
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired with 1997 first and seventh round picks from Philadelphia for Paul Coffey on December 15, 1996. 
Hangsleben, Alan  
Left Wing/Defense #17/10
Born: 2/22/1953 in Warroad, Minnesota, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
371
39
89
128
506
47
4
12
16
97
Selected in the WHA Amateur Draft, May 18, 1973 and signed a Whalers contract on May 28, 1974. Traded to Washington Capitals for Tom Rowe on January 17, 1980. 
Hanson, Dave 
Defense #24
Born: 4/12/1954 in Cumberland, Wisconsin, USA
Last Seen: entertaining as The Hanson Brothers
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
1
0
0
0
9
1
0
0
0
0
Signed as free agent, March 9, 1977. Released, June 1, 1977. 
Harkins, Todd 
Right Wing #15
Born: 10/8/1968 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
28
1
0
1
49
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Calgary Flames for Scott Morrow on January 24, 1994. Released, June 30, 1994. 
Harris, Hugh 
Left Wing #16
Born: 6/7/1948 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
75
24
28
52
78
7
0
4
4
11
Signed as a free agent, July 5, 1973. Sold to Phoenix Roadrunners, August 1, 1974. 
Henderson, Archie 
Right Wing #29
Born: 2/17/1957 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
15
2
1
3
64
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, August 9, 1982. Released on March 28, 1983. 
Hess, Bob 
Defense #40
Born: 5/19/1955 in Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, February 4, 1984. Released, February 27, 1984. 
Hill, Brian 
Right Wing #27
Born: 1/12/1957 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
19
1
1
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Expansion Draft from Atlanta Flames on June 13, 1979. Released June 1, 1980. 
Hodgson, Rick 
Defense #32/33
Born: 5/23/1956 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
6
0
0
0
6
1
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Expansion Draft from Atlanta Flames on June 13, 1979. Released, June 14, 1980. 
Hoffman, Mike 
Left Wing #40/22/20
Born: 2/26/1963 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
9
1
3
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 10, 1981. Released on June 30, 1987. 
Hoganson, Paul 
Goaltender #29
Born: 11/11/1949 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Drafted from the disbanded Baltimore Blades on June 19, 1975 and signed a Whalers contract on September 19, 1975. Released on November 14, 1975. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
224
16
4.29
0

0
0
0
0
Holik, Bobby 
Left Wing #24
Born: 1/1/1971 in Jihlava, Czechoslovakia
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
154
42
46
88
157
13
0
1
1
13
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 17, 1989. Traded with a 1993 second round pick and "future considerations" to New Jersey Devils for Sean Burke and Eric Weinrich on August 28, 1992. 
Holland, Ken 
Goaltender #30
Born: 11/10/1956 in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Last Seen: GM Edmonton Oilers
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, July 17, 1979. Released on June 30, 1983. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
60
7
7
0

0
0
0
0
Hospodar, Ed 
Right Wing/Defense #23
Born: 2/9/1959 in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
131
1
18
19
362
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Rangers for Kent Erik Anderson on October 1, 1982. Placed on waivers and released on July 2, 1984. 
Houda, Doug 
Defense #27
Born: 6/3/1966 in Blairmore, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: assistant coach New York Islanders
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
142
6
14
20
356
12
0
2
2
21
Acquired from Detroit Red Wings for Doug Crossman on February 20, 1991. Traded to Los Angeles Kings for Marc Potvin on November 3, 1993. 
Howatt, Garry 
Left Wing #15/8
Born: 9/26/1952 in Grand Center, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
80
18
32
50
242
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Islanders for a 1983 fifth round pick on October 2, 1981. Traded to New Jersey Devils with Rick Meagher for Merlin Malinowski and the rights to Scott Fusco on October 15, 1982. 
Howe, Gordie  
Right Wing/Center #9
Born: 3/31/1928 in Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: 6/10/2016 in Sylvania, Ohio, USA
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214
68
112
180
178
27
9
7
16
21
Signed as a free agent May 23, 1977. Retired on June 4, 1980. 
Howe, Mark 
Defense/Left Wing #5
Born: 5/28/1955 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Last Seen: Director of Pro Scouting Detroit Red Wings
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
360
123
273
396
156
23
13
11
24
26
Signed as a free agent May 23, 1977. Traded with a 1983 third round pick to Philadelphia Flyers for Ken Linseman, Greg Adams, first (David Jensen), and third round 1983 draft picks on August 19, 1982. 
Howe, Marty 
Left Wing/Defense #18/27
Born: 2/18/1954 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Last Seen: Director of the Howe Foundation
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260
20
43
63
167
26
2
3
5
21
Signed as a free agent May 23, 1977. Loaned to the Boston Bruins AHL's affiliate Baltimore Skipjacks on September 12, 1982. Returned to Hartford from Boston on June 7, 1983. Retired, September 1985. 
Hughes, Pat 
Right Wing #24
Born: 3/25/1955 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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2
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
Acquired from St. Louis Blues for a 1987 tenth round pick on March 10, 1987. Released and retired on July 1, 1987. 
Hull, Bobby 
Left Wing #16
Born: 1/3/1939 in Pointe, Anne, Ontario, Canada
Died: 1/30/2023 in Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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9
2
5
7
0
3
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Winnipeg Jets for "future considerations" on February 27, 1980. Contract expired on June 30, 1980. 
Hull, Jody 
Right Wing #8
Born: 2/2/1969 in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
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98
23
28
51
31
6
0
1
1
4
Selected in the NHL Entry Draft on June 13, 1987. Traded to New York Rangers for Carey Wilson and future considerations (Michael Nylander) on July 7, 1990. 
Hunter, Mark 
Right Wing #26
Born: 11/12/1962 in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
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74
14
16
30
199
10
5
1
6
23
Acquired from Calgary Flames for Carey Wilson on March 5, 1991. Traded with "future considerations" (Yvon Corriveau) to Washington Capitals for Nick Kypreos on June 15, 1992. 
Hurley, Paul  
Defense #5
Born: 6/12/1946 in Melrose, Massachusetts, USA
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251
9
66
75
135
21
0
8
8
18
Signed a Whalers contract on 6/29/1972. Traded to Edmonton Oilers with "future considerations" for Kerry Ketter and Steve Carlyle, February 1976. 
Hyndman, Mike 
Right Wing #21
Born: 12/8/1945 in Quebec, Canadabec City, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
59
4
14
18
21
0
0
0
0
0
Chosen in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Traded to Los Angeles Sharks for Mike Byers on February 16, 1973. 
Hynes, Dave 
Left Wing #11
Born: 4/17/1951 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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22
5
4
9
4
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, August 1976. Released, June 1977. 
Inkpen, Dave 
Defense #26
Born: 9/4/1954 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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41
0
7
7
15
5
0
1
1
4
Purchased from Indianapolis Racers on December 13, 1978. Released on June 30, 1980. 
Janssens, Mark 
Center #22
Born: 5/19/1968 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
341
20
43
63
712
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Minnesota North Stars for James Black on September 2, 1992. Traded to Anaheim for Bates Battaglia and a 1998 fourth round pick on March 18, 1997. 
Jarvis, Doug 
Center #27
Born: 3/24/1955 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: senior advisor Vancouver Canucks
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
139
17
29
46
42
16
0
3
3
8
Acquired from Washington Capitals for Jorgen Pettersson on December 6, 1985. Named assistant coach/player for Binghamton Whalers (AHL) on December 12, 1987. 
Jennings, Grant 
Defense #25
Born: 5/5/1965 in Hudson Bay, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: pilot/mechanic Northern Air Maintenance Services
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
163
7
20
27
412
11
1
0
1
34
Acquired from Washington Capitals with Ed Kastelic for Neil Sheehy and Mike Millar July 6, 1988. Traded to Pittsburgh with Ron Francis and Ulf Samuelsson for John Cullen, Zarley Zalapski, and Jeff Parker on March 4, 1991. 
Jensen, David 
Left Wing #7
Born: 8/19/1965 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Last Seen: FASTHockey investor/strategic advisor
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13
0
4
4
6
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 8, 1983 and signed a Whalers contract on April 17, 1984. Traded to Washington Capitals for Dean Evason and Peter Sidorkiewicz on March 12, 1985. 
Johnson, Mark 
Left Wing/Center #12
Born: 9/22/1957 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Last Seen: Head Coach University of Wisconsin Badgers Women's Hockey
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
201
85
118
203
76
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Minnesota North Stars with Kent Erik Anderson for a 1984 fifth round pick and future considerations (Jordy Douglas) on October 1, 1982. Traded to St. Louis Blues with Greg Millen and cash for Mike Liut and "future considerations" (Jorgen Pettersson) on February 22, 1985. 
Johnston, Bernie 
Left Wing/Center #24
Born: 9/15/1956 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
57
12
24
36
16
3
0
1
1
0
Selected in NHL Expansion Draft on June 13, 1979. Released on June 30, 1981. 
Jordan, Ric 
Defense #20/23
Born: 3/31/1950 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died: 11/25/2001 in Jensen Beach, Florida, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
34
0
3
3
14
7
0
0
0
0
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on January 12, 1972. Traded to Quebec Nordiques for Guy Dufour on May 13, 1974. 
Kapanen, Sami 
Left Wing #24
Born: 6/14/1973 in Vantaa, Finland
Last Seen: Player development coach/European scout Philadelphia Flyers
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80
18
16
34
8
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on July 8, 1995. 
Karlander, Al 
Left Wing/Center #14
Born: 11/5/1946 in Lac La Hache, British Columbia, Canada
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125
27
55
82
48
12
1
6
7
2
Signed as a free agent, June 11, 1973. Selected by Indianapolis Racers in WHA Expansion Draft on June 19, 1975. 
Kastelic, Ed 
Left Wing/Right Wing #22
Born: 1/29/1964 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
147
9
9
18
485
2
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Washington Capitals with Grant Jennings for Neil Sheehy and Mike Millar on July 6, 1988. Released June 14, 1992. 
Keczmer, Dan 
Defense #4/37
Born: 5/25/1968 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, USA
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36
4
5
9
40
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from San Jose Sharks for Dean Evason on October 2, 1991. Traded with "future considerations" to Calgary Flames for Jeff Reese on November 19, 1993. 
Keeler, Mike 
Defense #20
Born: 5/21/1950 in Toront, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent October 3, 1973. Released, October 3, 1974. 
Kemp, Kevin 
Defense #24
Born: 3/5/1954 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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3
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
Selected from Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Expansion Draft on June 13, 1979. Retired in June 1981. 
Keon, Dave  
Center #15/14
Born: 3/22/1940 in Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
384
91
203
294
54
32
11
22
33
6
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers with Steve Carlson, Jack Carlson, Dave Dryden, and John McKenzie for Danny Arndt, cash, and "future considerations" (rights to Dave Debol) on January 19, 1977. Retired on June 30, 1982. 
Kerr, Tim 
Right Wing #12
Born: 1/5/1960 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: President of Power Play Realty Avalon, NJ
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22
0
6
6
7
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Rangers for “future considerations" (1993 seventh round pick) on July 9, 1992. Retired and named assistant coach for Springfield Indians on January 21, 1993. 
King, Derek 
Left Wing #27
Born: 2/11/1967 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: assistant coach Chicago Blackhawks
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12
3
3
6
2
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from the New York Islanders for a 1997 fifth round pick on March 18, 1997. 
Kleinendorst, Scot 
Defense #35/18
Born: 1/16/1960 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA
Died: 12/17/2019 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
210
9
31
40
383
17
2
5
7
38
Acquired from New York Rangers for Blaine Stoughton on February 27, 1984. Traded to Washington Capitals for Jim Thomson on March 6, 1989. 
Konroyd, Steve 
Defense #5
Born: 2/10/1961 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
92
5
21
26
95
7
0
1
1
2
Acquired from Chicago Blackhawks for Rob Brown on January 24, 1992. Traded to Detroit Red Wings for a 1993 sixth round pick on March 22, 1993. 
Kotsopoulos, Chris 
Defense #24
Born: 11/27/1958 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
241
29
60
89
443
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Rangers with Gerry McDonald and Doug Sulliman for Mike Rogers and a 1982 tenth round pick on October 2, 1981. Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs for Stewart Gavin, October 7, 1985. 
Kron, Robert 
Center/Right Wing #38/18
Born: 2/27/1967 in Brno, Czechoslovakia
Last Seen: director of amatuer scouting Seattle Kraken
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
272
70
76
146
38
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Vancouver Canucks for a 1993 third round pick (Marek Malik) and "future considerations" (Jim Sandlak) for Murray Craven and a 1993 fifth round pick on March 22, 1993. 
Krygier, Todd 
Left Wing #17
Born: 10/12/1965 in Chicago Heights, Michigan, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
130
31
29
60
147
13
2
3
5
2
Selected in NHL Supplemental Draft on June 10, 1988 and signed a Whalers contract on August 8, 1988. Traded to Washington Capitals for "future considerations" (1993 fourth round pick) on October 3, 1991. 
Kucera, Frantisek 
Defense #4
Born: 2/3/1968 in Prague, Czechoslovakia
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
94
6
26
32
54
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Chicago Blackhawks with Jocelyn Lemieux for Gary Suter, Randy Cunneyworth, and a 1995 third round pick on March 11, 1994. Traded with Jim Dowd to Vancouver Canucks for Jeff Brown and a 1998 third round pick on December 19, 1995. 
Kypreos, Nick 
Left Wing #20
Born: 6/4/1966 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: broadcasting Sportsnet
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
85
17
10
27
362
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Washington Capitals for Mark Hunter and future considertations (Yvon Corriveau) on June 15, 1992. Traded with Steve Larmer, Barry Richter, and a sixth round pick to New York Rangers for James Patrick and Darren Turcotte on November 2, 1993. 
Lacroix, Andre  
Center #4
Born: 6/5/1945 in Lauzon, Quebec, Canada
Last Seen: Head coach University School Preppers
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
107
35
70
105
36
10
4
4
8
0
Acquired from Winnipeg Jets for "future considerations" on August 15, 1978. Retired on December 20, 1979. 
Lacroix, Pierre 
Defense #5
Born: 4/11/1959 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
56
6
25
31
18
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Quebec Nordiques for Blake Wesley on December 3, 1982. Retired due to injuries sustained in automobile accident on September 12, 1983. 
Ladouceur, Randy 
Defense #29
Born: 6/30/1960 in Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
377
10
38
48
622
32
3
8
11
43
Acquired from Detroit Red Wings for Dave Barr on January 12, 1987. Selected by Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 1993 Expansion Draft on June 24, 1993. 
Laforge, Marc 
Left Wing #42
Born: 1/3/1968 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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9
0
0
0
43
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 21, 1986. Traded to Edmonton Oilers for Cam Brauer on March 6, 1990. 
Landon, Bruce 
Goaltender #30
Born: 10/5/1949 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
122
0
2
2
36
8
0
1
1
0
Chosen in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972 and signed a Whalers contract on May 21, 1972. Retired on October 6, 1974. Re-signed on February 12, 1975. Retired on January 20, 1978. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
6695
386
3.46
2

389
21
3.24
0
Larouche, Pierre 
Center #25/28
Born: 11/16/1955 in Taschereau, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
83
43
47
90
20
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Montreal Canadiens for a swap of 1984 first round (Sylvain Cote) and 1985 third round picks on December 21, 1981. Rejected a termination contract on September 10th and signed with New York on September 12, 1983. 
Lawless, Paul 
Left Wing #11/28
Born: 7/2/1964 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
205
49
70
119
54
3
0
2
2
2
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1982 and signed a Whalers contract on September 7, 1982. Traded to Philadelphia Flyers for Lindsay Carson on January 22, 1988. 
Lawton, Brian 
Left Wing/Center #7
Born: 6/29/1965 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Last Seen: broadcasting Rogers Communications
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
48
12
17
29
34
3
1
0
1
0
Acquired from New York Rangers with Don Maloney and Norm Maciver for Carey Wilson and a 1990 fifth round pick on December 26, 1988. Claimed off waivers by Quebec Nordiques on December 1, 1989. 
Leach, Jamie 
Right Wing #34
Born: 8/25/1969 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
19
3
2
5
2
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired on waivers from Pittsburgh Penguins on November 21, 1992. Released on June 30, 1993. 
Lemieux, Jocelyn 
Left Wing #23/26
Born: 11/18/1967 in Mont. Laurier, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
86
13
8
21
82
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Chicago Blackhawks with Frantisek Kucera for Randy Cunneyworth, Gary Suter, and a 1995 third round pick on March 11, 1994. Traded to New Jersey Devils for Jim Dowd and a 1998 second round pick on December 20, 1995. 
Lenarduzzi, Mike 
Goaltender #30
Born: 9/14/1972 in London, Ontario, Canada
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4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 16, 1990. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
189
10
3.17
0

0
0
0
0
Leschyshyn, Curtis 
Defense #7
Born: 9/21/1969 in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
Last Seen: scout Colorado Avalanche
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
64
4
13
17
30
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Washington Capitals for Andrei Nikolishin on November 9, 1996. 
Levasseur, Louis 
Goaltender #30
Born: 6/16/1949 in Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
27
0
0
0
2
12
0
1
1
2
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers for Dave Dryden, Brett Callighen, and two 1977 picks on June 16, 1977. Traded to Quebec Nordiques for Warren Miller on September 20, 1978. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
1655
91
3.3
3

719
31
2.59
0
Ley, Rick   
Defense #2
Born: 11/2/1948 in Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
559
39
228
267
828
73
7
33
40
142
Chosen in the WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Selected by Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL Reclaim Draft, June 1979. Selected from Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL Expansion Draft on June 13, 1979. Retired on September 9, 1981. 
Liut, Mike 
Goaltender #1
Born: 1/7/1956 in Weston, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: managing director of Octagon Hockey Sports Management
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
217
0
5
5
10
17
0
0
0
2
Selected in WHA Amateur Draft, May 17, 1976. Rights traded to Cincinnati along with a 1979 2nd round pick for Greg Carroll and Bryan Maxwell on May 26, 1977. Acquired from Blues with "future considerations" (Jorgen Pettersson) for Mark Johnson, Greg Millen, and cash on February 22, 1985. Traded to Capitals for Yvon Corriveau on March 5, 1990. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
14660
823
3.37
13

933
50
3.22
1
Luksa, Charlie 
Defense #29
Born: 7/15/1954 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
8
0
1
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
Purchased from Cincinnati Stingers on August 15, 1979. Released, June 1981. 
Lumley, Dave 
Left Wing #22
Born: 9/1/1954 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
48
8
20
28
98
0
0
0
0
0
Selected from Edmonton Oilers in NHL Waiver Draft on October 9, 1984. Claimed off waivers by Edmonton Oilers on February 6, 1985. 
Lupien, Gilles 
Defense #23
Born: 4/20/1954 in Lachute, Quebec, Canada
Died: 5/18/2021 in Brownsburg, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
21
2
5
7
41
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Pittsburgh Penguins for a 1981 sixth round pick on February 20, 1981. Released on June 30, 1983. 
Lyle, George 
Left Wing #16
Born: 11/24/1953 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
232
92
93
185
207
26
6
6
12
42
Rights obtained from Cincinnati for a 1976 2nd round pick on May 17, 1976 and signed a Whalers contract on June 28, 1976. Selected by Detroit Red Wings in NHL Reclaim Draft on June 9, 1979. Claimed off waivers from Detroit on November 15, 1981. Released on June 30, 1983. 
MacDermid, Paul 
Right Wing #23/15/29/36
Born: 4/14/1963 in Chesley, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
373
69
83
152
744
26
5
8
13
84
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 10, 1981. Traded to Winnipeg Jets for Randy Cunneyworth on December 13, 1989. 
MacGregor, Gary 
Center #12
Born: 9/21/1954 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Died: 4/20/1995 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
30
8
8
16
4
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Indianapolis Racers for Rosaire Paiement on November 12, 1976. Traded to Calgary Cowboys for "future considerations" on January 19, 1977. 
MacGregor, Randy 
Left Wing #38
Born: 7/9/1953 in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
2
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, February 1, 1981. Released on June 1, 1983. 
Maciver, Norm 
Defense #33
Born: 9/8/1964 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: associate general manager Chicago Blackhawks
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
37
1
22
23
24
1
0
0
0
2
Acquired from New York Rangers with Don Maloney and Brian Lawton for Carey Wilson and a 1990 fifth round pick on December 26, 1988. Traded to Edmonton Oilers for Jim Ennis on October 10, 1989. 
MacLeish, Rick 
Center #7
Born: 1/3/1950 in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Died: 5/30/2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
34
6
16
22
16
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Flyers with Don Gillen and Blake Wesley for Ray Allison, Fred Arthur, a swap of first (Paul Lawless), second (Mark Paterson), and third (Kevin Dineen) round 1982 picks on July 3, 1981. Traded to Penguins for Russ Anderson and a 1983 eighth round pick on December 29, 1981. 
Malik, Marek 
Defense #23
Born: 6/24/1975 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
55
1
6
7
54
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 26, 1993 and signed a Whalers contract on September 16, 1994. 
Malinowski, Merlin 
Left Wing/Center #20
Born: 9/27/1958 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
75
5
23
28
16
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New Jersey Devils with rights to Scott Fusco for Rick Meagher and Garry Howatt on October 15, 1982. Contract bought out and released on October 4, 1983. 
Malone, Greg 
Center #14
Born: 3/8/1956 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
Last Seen: scout Tampa Bay Lightning
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
176
45
83
128
147
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Pittsburgh Penguins for a 1985 third round pick, September 30, 1983. Traded to Quebec Nordiques for Wayne Babych, January 17, 1986 
Maloney, Don 
Left Wing #14
Born: 9/5/1958 in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: President of hockey operations Calgary Flames
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
21
3
11
14
23
4
0
0
0
8
Acquired from New York Rangers with Brian Lawton and Norm Maciver for Carey Wilson and a 1990 fifth round pick on December 26, 1988. Contract bought out and released on July 21, 1989. 
Manderville, Kent 
Center #44
Born: 4/12/1971 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
44
6
5
11
18
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on October 1, 1996. 
Marchment, Bryan 
Defense #5/27
Born: 5/1/1969 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Died: 7/6/2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
42
3
7
10
124
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Chicago Blackhawks with Steve Larmer for Patrick Poulin and Eric Weinrich on November 2, 1993. Awarded as compensation to Edmonton Oilers for signing restricted free agent Steven Rice on August 30, 1994. 
Marshall, Paul 
Left Wing #34
Born: 9/7/1960 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
13
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Toronto Maple Leafs for a 1983 tenth round pick on October 5, 1982. Released on June 30, 1983. 
Martin, Tom 
Left Wing #24
Born: 5/11/1964 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
64
9
10
19
164
1
0
0
0
4
Signed as a free agent on July 29, 1987. Claimed by Minnesota North Stars in the NHL Waiver Draft on October 3, 1988. Claimed off waivers from Minnesota North Stars on December 6, 1988. Offered a termination contract and released on June 1, 1990. 
Martins, Steve 
Center #32
Born: 4/13/1972 in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Last Seen: head coach/director Barrington Broncos
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25
1
4
5
8
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Supplemental Draft, July 28, 1994. 
Maxwell, Bryan 
Defense #24
Born: 9/7/1955 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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17
2
1
3
11
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Cincinnati Stingers with Greg Carroll for the rights to Mike Liut and a 1979 2nd round pick on May 26, 1977. Released on October 10, 1977. 
Mayer, Jim 
Right Wing #27
Born: 10/30/1954 in Capreol, Ontario, Canada
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51
11
9
20
21
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on July 11, 1977. Claimed off waivers by Edmonton Oilers, September 4, 1978. 
McBain, Jason 
Defense #25
Born: 4/12/1974 in Llion, New York, USA
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9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 20, 1992. 
McClanahan, Rob 
Center #15/28
Born: 1/9/1958 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Last Seen: head coach Blake high school in Minnesota
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17
0
3
3
11
0
0
0
0
0
Claimed from Buffalo Sabres in NHL Waiver Draft, October 5, 1981. Traded to New York Rangers for a 1983 tenth round pick, January 29, 1982. 
McCrimmon, Brad 
Defense #10
Born: 3/29/1959 in Dodsland, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: 9/7/2011 in Tunoshna, Russia
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156
4
12
16
176
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Detroit Red Wings for a sixth round pick on June 1, 1993. Signed free agent contract with Phoenix Coyotes on July 3, 1996. 
McDonald, Gerry 
Defense #31/33
Born: 3/18/1958 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Last Seen: General Manager Gengras Volvo Lincoln dealership
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8
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Rangers with Doug Sulliman and Chris Kotsopoulos for Mike Rogers and a 1982 tenth round pick on October 2, 1981. Placed on waivers and released July 3, 1984. 
McDougal, Mike 
Right Wing #23/32
Born: 4/30/1958 in Pt. Huron, Michigan, USA
Last Seen: employee of Michigan Petroleum Technologies
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58
8
10
18
43
0
0
0
0
0
Claimed from New York Rangers in NHL Waiver Draft on October 5, 1981. Placed on waivers and released on July 3, 1984. 
McEwen, Mike 
Defense #25
Born: 8/10/1956 in Hornepayne, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
67
11
13
24
48
11
1
7
8
8
Acquired from New York Rangers for Bob Crawford on March 11, 1986. Became a free agent on June 1, 1987 and joins Sierre HC of Swiss League on July, 21 1987. Re-signed on February 27, 1988. Released on June 1988. 
McGill, Bob 
Defense #25
Born: 4/27/1962 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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30
0
3
3
41
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired off waivers from New York Islanders on November 3, 1993. Relesed on June 30, 1994. 
McIlhargey, Jack 
Defense #33/29
Born: 3/7/1952 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Died: 7/18/2020 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
98
2
11
13
202
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Philadelphia Flyers with "future considerations" (Norm Barnes) for a 1982 second round pick on November 22, 1980. Retired on August 24, 1982 and is named assistant coach with the Binghampton Whalers. 
McKay, Ross 
Goaltender #49
Born: 3/3/1964 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, May 2, 1988. Released on September 4, 1991. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
35
3
5.14
0

0
0
0
0
McKenzie, Jim 
Left Wing #33/31
Born: 11/3/1969 in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Last Seen: scout Vegas Golden Knights
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203
13
12
25
468
6
0
0
0
8
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 17, 1989. Traded to Florida Panthers for Alexander Godynyuk on December 16, 1993. 
McKenzie, John 
Right Wing #19
Born: 2/12/1937 in High River, Alberta, Canada
Died: 6/9/2018 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
189
57
76
133
201
29
11
14
25
34
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers with Dave Keon, Dave Dryden, Jack Carlson, and Steve Carlson for Danny Arndt, cash, and "future considerations" (rights to Dave Debol) on January 19, 1977. Retired on October 30, 1979. 
McManama, Bob 
Center #11
Born: 10/7/1951 in Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
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37
3
10
13
28
12
4
3
7
4
Signed as a free agent on December 9, 1975. Traded to Florida Breakers (New Minnesota Fighting Saints) with Fred O'Donnell for Wayne Connelly on June 30, 1976. 
Meagher, Rick 
Center #20
Born: 11/2/1953 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: scout St. Louis Blues
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96
31
29
60
70
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Montreal Canadiens with a swap of third (Paul MacDermid) and fifth (Dan Bourbonnais) round 1981 picks on June 5, 1980. Traded to New Jersey Devils with Garry Howatt for Merlin Malinowski and Scott Fusco on October 15, 1982. 
Merkosky, Glenn 
Center #15
Born: 4/8/1960 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: scout Detroit Red Wings
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7
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on August 10, 1980. Released July 1, 1982. 
Methe, Gerry 
Defense #18
Born: 12/12/1951 in Willowdale, Ontario, Canada
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5
0
1
2
4
2
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on June 8, 1974. Retired on October 11, 1974. 
Millar, Mike 
Right Wing #8
Born: 4/28/1965 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
38
9
9
18
6
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1984 and signed a Whalers contract on July 30, 1986. Traded to Washington Capitals with Neil Sheehy for Ed Kastelic and Grant Jennings on July 6, 1988. 
Millen, Greg 
Goaltender #30
Born: 6/25/1957 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: broadcasting Toronto Maple Leafs
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219
0
10
10
24
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a restricted free agent from Penguins on June 15, 1981. Traded to Blues with Mark Johnson and cash for Mike Liut and “future considerations" (Jorgen Pettersson) on February 22, 1985. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
12963
919
4.25
4

0
0
0
0
Miller, Warren 
Right Wing #27
Born: 6/15/1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
284
59
67
126
164
10
0
8
8
28
Acquired from Nordiques for Louis Levasseur on September 20, 1978. Selected by Rangers in NHL Reclaim Draft on June 9, 1979. Re-acquired from Rangers off waivers for $100 under terms of 1979 NHL Expansion Draft on August 7, 1980. Released July 19, 1983. 
Murray, Chris 
Right Wing #17
Born: 10/25/1974 in Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada
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8
1
1
2
10
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Phoenix Coyotes for Gerald Diduck on March 18, 1997. 
Murzyn, Dana 
Defense #4
Born: 12/9/1966 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
185
13
48
61
265
10
2
1
3
39
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 15, 1985 and signed a Whalers contract on September 9, 1985. Traded to Calgary Flames with Shane Churla for Neil Sheehy, Carey Wilson, and rights to Lane MacDonald on January 3, 1988. 
Muzzatti, Jason 
Goaltender #29
Born: 2/3/1970 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Goaltender Development Coach former Hartford Whalers
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53
0
1
1
51
0
0
0
0
0
Claimed in NHL Waiver Draft from the Calgary Flames on October 6, 1995. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
2604
140
3.23
1

0
0
0
0
Nachbaur, Don 
Left Wing #26/31
Born: 1/30/1959 in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
Last Seen: assistant coach Calgary Wranglers
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154
21
38
59
256
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on August 9, 1979. Traded to Edmonton Oilers with Ken Linseman for Risto Siltanen and Brent Loney on August 19, 1982. 
Neufeld, Ray 
Right Wing #10/17
Born: 4/15/1959 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
331
95
131
226
400
2
1
0
1
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on August 9, 1979. Traded to Winnipeg Jets for Dave Babych on November 21, 1985. 
Newberry, John 
Center #33
Born: 4/8/1962 in Pt. Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
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3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on August 27, 1985. Released on June 30, 1986. 
Nieckar, Barry 
Left Wing #12
Born: 12/16/1967 in Rama, Saskatchewan, Canada
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2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on September 25, 1992. Contract bought out on October 26, 1993. 
Nikolishin, Andrei 
Center #11/13
Born: 3/25/1973 in Vorkuta, Russia
Last Seen: President of the Moscow Ice Hockey Federation
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112
24
52
76
46
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 20, 1992. Traded to Washington Capitals for Curtis Leschyshyn on November 9, 1996. 
Norwood, Lee 
Defense #23
Born: 2/2/1960 in Oakland, California, USA
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6
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New Jersey Devils for “future considerations” (1993 fifth round pick) on October 3, 1991. Traded to St. Louis Blues for "future considerations" (1993 fifth round pick - Nolan Pratt) on November 13, 1991. 
Nylander, Michael 
Center #36/92
Born: 10/3/1972 in Stockholm, Sweden
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117
22
55
77
60
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1991. Traded to Calgary Flames with Zarley Zalapski and James Patrick for Gary Suter, Paul Ranheim, and Ted Drury on March 10, 1994. 
O'Donnell, Fred 
Right Wing #16
Born: 12/6/1949 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
155
32
26
58
165
20
2
5
7
35
Signed as a free agent on February 27, 1974. Traded to Florida Breakers ("New" Minnesota Fighting Saints) with Bob McManama for Wayne Connelly on June 30, 1976. 
O'Neill, Jeff 
Center #92
Born: 2/23/1976 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Broadcasting TSN
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137
22
35
57
80
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 28, 1994. 
Ouimet, Ted 
Goaltender #30
Born: 7/6/1947 in Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Purchased from Cleveland Crusaders on December 3, 1974. Re-sold to Cleveland, January 1975. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
20
3
9
0

0
0
0
0
Paiement, Rosaire 
Center #12
Born: 8/12/1945 in Earlton, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
93
33
45
78
101
17
4
11
15
41
Rosaire Paiement’s WHA rights are acquired from the Denver Spurs for a 1976 1st round pick and he signs a Whalers contract on July 9, 1975. Traded to Indianapolis Racers for Gary MacGregor on November 12, 1976. 
Parker, Jeff 
Right Wing #25
Born: 9/7/1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Died: 9/11/2017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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4
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Pittsburgh Penguins with Zarley Zalapski and John Cullen in exchange for Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson, and Grant Jennings, on March 4, 1991. Released on June 30, 1991. 
Paterson, Mark 
Defense #6
Born: 2/22/1964 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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29
3
3
6
33
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1982. Traded to Calgary Flames for Yves Courteau on October 7, 1986. 
Patrick, James 
Defense #4
Born: 6/14/1963 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Last Seen: head coach Victoria Royals
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47
8
20
28
32
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Rangers with Darren Turcotte for Steve Larmer, Nick Kypreos, Barry Richter, and "future considerations" November 2, 1993. Traded to Flames with Zarley Zalapski and Michael Nylander for Gary Suter, Paul Ranheim, and Ted Drury March 10, 1994. 
Pavese, Jim 
Defense/Left Wing #31/4
Born: 5/8/1962 in New York, New York, USA
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5
0
0
0
5
1
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Detroit Red Wings for Torrie Robertson on March 7, 1989. Completed a termination contract and is released on June 1, 1989. 
Pedersen, Allen 
Defense #41
Born: 1/13/1965 in Ft. Saskatchewan, Canadaatchewan, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: Monument Ice Rinks facilities manager
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66
1
4
5
69
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Minnesota North Stars for a conditional draft pick on June 15, 1992. Reeased on June 30, 1994. 
Pederson, Barry 
Center #25
Born: 3/13/1961 in Big River, Saskatchewan, Canada
Last Seen: director at Barclays
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5
2
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on September 5, 1991. Released on November 7, 1991. 
Peloffy, Andre 
Center #20
Born: 2/25/1951 in Sete, France
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
10
2
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on August 27, 1977. Released, July 1978. Released on June 30, 1979. 
Peterson, Brent 
Center #17
Born: 2/15/1958 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
118
6
20
26
101
6
0
1
1
6
Selected in NHL Waiver Draft from Vancouver Canucks on October 5, 1987. Retired and named assistant coach on July 20, 1989. 
Petrovicky, Robert 
Center #39
Born: 10/26/1973 in Kosice, Czechoslovakia
Last Seen: assistant coach Slovan Bratislava
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
77
9
11
20
84
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 20, 1992. Traded to Dallas for Dan Kesa on November 29, 1995. 
Pettersson, Jorgen 
Left Wing #22
Born: 7/11/1956 in Gothenburg, Sweden
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23
5
5
10
2
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from St. Louis Blues to complete earlier Johnson/Millen/cash for Liut deal on April 16, 1985. Traded to Washington Capitals for Doug Jarvis on December 6, 1985. 
Picard, Michel 
Left Wing #47
Born: 11/7/1969 in Beauport, Quebec, Canada
Last Seen: scout St. Louis Blues
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
30
4
5
9
8
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 17, 1989. Traded to San Jose Sharks for "future considerations" (Yvon Corriveau) on October 9, 1992. 
Pierce, Randy 
Right Wing #38
Born: 11/23/1957 in Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
34
9
5
14
17
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, October 6, 1983. Released, July 1985. 
Pietrangelo, Frank 
Goaltender #40
Born: 12/17/1964 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Owner/Head Coach Niagara Falls Canucks
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54
0
0
0
6
7
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Pittsburgh Penguins for 1994 third and seventh round picks on March 10, 1992. Contract bought out and released on August 1, 1994. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
2663
182
4.1
0

425
19
2.68
0
Pleau, Larry  
Wing/Center #4/24/29
Born: 1/29/1947 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Last Seen: senior advisor to the GM Phoenix Coyotes
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
468
157
215
372
180
66
29
22
51
37
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Traded to Indianapolis Racers, June 1978, but vetoed trade. Retired on September 14, 1978. Came out of retirement on February 2, 1979. Retired on October 10, 1979. 
Plumb, Ron 
Defense #6
Born: 7/17/1950 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
131
8
29
37
65
23
2
8
10
16
Acquired from Cincinnati Stingers for Greg Carroll on February 11, 1978. Released, July 1981. 
Potvin, Marc 
Right Wing #29
Born: 1/29/1967 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died: 1/13/2006 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
51
2
3
5
246
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Los Angeles Kings for Doug Houda on November 3, 1993. Released on June 30, 1994. 
Poulin, Patrick 
Left Wing #37/24
Born: 4/23/1973 in Vanier, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
91
22
32
54
50
7
2
1
3
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1991 and signs a Whalers contract on September 9, 1991. Traded to Chicago Blackhawks with Eric Weinrich for Steve Larmer and Bryan Marchment on November 2, 1993. 
Pratt, Nolan 
Defense #41
Born: 8/14/1975 in Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: assistant coach Colorado Avalanche
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9
0
2
2
6
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 26, 1993. 
Primeau, Keith 
Center #55
Born: 11/24/1971 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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75
26
25
51
161
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Detroit Red wings with Paul Coffey and a 1997 first round pick for Brendan Shanahan and Brian Glynn on October 9, 1996. 
Pronger, Chris 
Defense #44
Born: 10/10/1974 in Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: senior VP of hockey operations/Sr. advisor to GM Florida Panthers
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
124
10
34
44
167
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 26, 1993. Traded to St. Louis Blues for Brendan Shanahan on July 27, 1995. 
Propp, Brian 
Left Wing #15/26
Born: 2/15/1959 in Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
65
12
17
29
44
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on October 4, 1993. Released on June 30, 1994. 
Quenneville, Joel 
Defense #3
Born: 9/15/1958 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
457
25
70
95
408
26
0
7
7
18
Acquired from Calgary Flames with Richie Dunn for Mickey Volcan on July 5, 1983. Traded to Washington Capitals for "future considerations" (Cash) on October 3, 1990. 
Raeder, Cap 
Goaltender #35
Born: 10/8/1953 in Needham, Massachusetts, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
29
0
0
0
2
15
0
1
1
0
Selected in WHA Amateur Draft on May 18, 1973 and signed a Whalers contract on September 3, 1975. Released on October 10, 1977. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
1428
77
3.24
2

879
38
2.59
2
Ranheim, Paul 
Left Wing #14/28
Born: 1/25/1966 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
202
26
48
64
44
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Calgary Flames with Gary Suter and Ted Drury for Zarley Zalapski, James Patrick, and Michael Nylander on March 10, 1994. 
Reaugh, Daryl 
Goaltender #31
Born: 2/13/1965 in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Last Seen: broadcasting Dallas Stars
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
20
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, October 9, 1989. Released, June 14, 1992. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
1010
53
3.15
1

0
0
0
0
Reeds, Mark 
Right Wing #14/38
Born: 1/24/1960 in Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Died: 4/14/2015 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
45
0
9
9
37
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired form St. Louis Blues for a 1998 third round pick, October 5, 1987. Released on July 21, 1989. 
Reese, Jeff 
Goaltender #35/30
Born: 3/24/1966 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: goalie coach Dallas Stars
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
37
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Calgary Flames for Dan Keczmer on November 19, 1993. Traded to Tampa Bay Lightning for a 1996 ninth round pick (Ashkat Rakhmatulin) on December 1, 1995. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
1838
96
3.13
2

0
0
0
0
Renaud, Mark 
Defense #32/20/28/25
Born: 2/21/1959 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
142
5
47
52
80
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on August 9, 1979. Selected by Buffalo Sabres in NHL Waiver Draft on October 3, 1983. 
Rice, Steven 
Right Wing #12
Born: 5/26/1971 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
177
42
36
78
167
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a restricted free agent on August 18, 1994. 
Richards, Todd 
Defense #46
Born: 10/20/1966 in Robindale, Minnesota, USA
Last Seen: assistant coach Nashville Predators
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
8
0
4
4
4
11
0
3
3
6
Acquired from Montreal Canadiens for future considerations (Cash) on October 11, 1990. Released on June 30, 1993. 
Richardson, Steve 
Left Wing #17
Born: 5/4/1949 in Olds, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Purchased by auction from Baltimore Blades in the WHA dispersal draft on June 19, 1975. 
Roberts, Doug 
Defense #14
Born: 10/28/1942 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
140
7
31
38
84
19
1
1
2
8
Signed as a free agent on September 22, 1975. Released on June, 30 1977. 
Roberts, Gordie  
Defense #7
Born: 10/2/1957 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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418
52
183
235
672
49
5
21
26
83
Signed as an underage junior on September 22, 1975. The WHA launches an investigation. WHA and CAHA have an agreement that no jr hockey players under 20 can be signed. Whalers argue that Roberts is an American citizen and cannot violate the Canadian agreement. The WHA relents on October 17, 1975. Traded to Minnesota North Stars for Mike Fidler on December 16, 1980. 
Robertson, Torrie 
Left Wing #32
Born: 8/2/1961 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
326
36
79
115
1368
16
1
1
2
73
Acquired from Washington Capitals for Greg Adams on October 3, 1983. Traded to Detroit Red Wings for Jim Pavese on March 7, 1989. 
Rogers, Mike  
Center #17
Born: 10/24/1954 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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434
182
285
467
139
49
13
24
37
14
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers with "future considerations" for Wayne Carleton on January 19, 1976. Traded to New York Rangers with a 1982 tenth round pick for Gerry McDonald, Doug Sulliman, and Chris Kotsopoulos on October 10, 1981. 
Rowe, Tom 
Right Wing #12/29
Born: 5/23/1956 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
115
23
32
55
256
3
2
0
2
0
Acquired from Washington Capitals for Alan Hangsleben on January 17, 1980. Released on December 26, 1981. 
Roy, Pierre 
Defense #3
Born: 3/12/1952 in Amos, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Signed a free agent contract on April 10, 1979. Released, April 1979. 
Samuelsson, Ulf 
Defense #5
Born: 3/26/1964 in Fagersta, Sweden
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
463
31
144
175
1110
31
2
5
7
109
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1982 and signed a Whalers contract on July 11, 1984. Traded to Pittsburgh Penguins with Ron Francis and Grant Jennings for John Cullen, Zarley Zalapski and Jeff Parker on March 4, 1991. 
Sanderson, Geoff 
Center/Left Wing #13/8
Born: 2/1/1972 in Hay River, North West Territories, Canada
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439
189
163
352
181
10
1
0
1
2
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 16, 1990. 
Sandlak, Jim 
Right Wing #14/52
Born: 12/12/1966 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: scout Anaheim Ducks
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40
6
2
8
32
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Vancouver Canucks as the "future considerations" from the Robert Kron/Murray Craven deal on May 17, 1993. Released June 1, 1995. 
Sarrazin, Dick 
Right Wing #16
Born: 1/22/1946 in St. Gabriel Brandon, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
35
4
7
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972 (signed contract on 5/25/1972). Traded to Chicago Cougars for cash and an undisclosed draft choice, January 2, 1973. 
Savard, Jean 
Center #6
Born: 4/26/1957 in Verdun, Quebec, Canada
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Expansion Draft on June 13, 1979. Released on March 10, 1981. 
Schurman, Maynard 
Center/Left Wing #24
Born: 7/18/1957 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Expansion Draft on June 13, 1979. Released, October 1980. 
Selby, Brit 
Left Wing #18
Born: 3/27/1945 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
65
13
29
42
48
13
3
4
7
13
Acquired from Philadelphia Blazers for Bob Brown on November 1, 1972. Traded to Ottawa Nationals for Bob Charlebois on June 6, 1973. 
Selwood, Brad  
Defense #3
Born: 3/18/1948 in Leamington, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
431
42
143
185
556
63
6
12
18
81
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft February 12, 1972. Retired on January 30, 1979 and his rights were traded to Montreal on March 13, 1979. 
Semenko, Dave 
Left Wing #72
Born: 7/12/1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died: 6/28/2017 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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51
4
8
12
87
4
0
0
0
15
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers for a 1988 third round pick on December 12, 1986. Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root on September 8, 1987. 
Shanahan, Brendan 
Left Wing #94
Born: 1/23/1969 in Mimico, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: President & Alternate Governor Toronto Maple Leafs
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76
45
34
79
125
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from St. Louis Blues for Chris Pronger on July 27, 1995. Traded to Detroit Red Wings with Brian Glynn for Keith Primeau, Paul Coffey, and a 1997 first round pick on October 9, 1996. 
Shank, Daniel 
Right Wing #36
Born: 5/12/1967 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
13
2
0
2
18
5
0
0
0
22
Acquired from Detroit Red Wings for Chris Tancill on December 18, 1991. Relesed on June 30, 1992. 
Shaw, Brad 
Defense #38/33/25/32
Born: 4/28/1964 in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: assistant coach Philadelphia Flyers
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212
11
84
95
107
19
4
8
12
6
Acquired from Detroit Red Wings for a 1984 eighth round pick on May 29, 1984. Signed to play in Italy on May 23, 1988. Returned to Hartford, March 7, 1989. Traded to New Jersey Devils for "future considerations" on June 13, 1992. 
Sheehy, Neil 
Defense #0
Born: 2/9/1960 in International Falls, Minnesota, USA
Last Seen: attorney/player agent
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26
1
4
5
116
1
0
0
0
7
Acquired from Calgary Flames with Carey Wilson and rights to Lane MacDonald for Shane Churla and Dana Murzyn on January 3, 1988. Traded to Washington Capitals with Mike Millar for Grant Jennings and Ed Kastelic on July 6, 1988. 
Sheehy, Tim  
Right Wing/Center #15/10
Born: 9/3/1948 in Ft. Frances, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: player agent
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244
92
92
184
70
35
14
19
33
26
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Traded to Edmonton Oilers for Ron Climie on February 15, 1975. Acquired from Detroit Red Wings for "future considerations" on February 11, 1978. Released July 1, 1980. 
Sherven, Gord 
Right Wing/Center #36/22
Born: 8/21/1963 in Mankota, Saskatchewan, Canada
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8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Waiver Draft from Edmonton Oilers on October 6, 1986 and signed a Whalers contract on March 9, 1987. Joined Canadian Olympic Team, August 1987. Rejoined Whalers on March 1, 1988. Signed to play in Switzerland on June 7, 1988. 
Shmyr, Paul 
Defense #3
Born: 1/28/1946 in Cudworth, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: 9/2/2004 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
66
1
11
12
134
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on October 1, 1981. Released July 1, 1982. 
Sidorkiewicz, Peter 
Goaltender #30
Born: 6/29/1963 in Dabrowa Bialostocka, Poland
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
178
0
9
9
12
15
0
1
1
2
Acquired from Washington Capitals with Dean Evason for David Jensen on March 12, 1985. Selected by Ottawa Senators in NHL Expansion Draft on June 18, 1992. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
10346
575
3.33
8

912
55
3.62
0
Siltanen, Risto 
Defense #8
Born: 10/31/1958 in Tampere, Finland
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277
40
118
158
122
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Edmonton Oilers with Brent Loney for Ken Linseman and Don Nachbaur on August 19, 1982. Traded to Quebec Nordiques for John Anderson on March 8, 1986. 
Sims, Al 
Defense #3
Born: 4/18/1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Head coach Evansville IceMen
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
156
26
67
93
98
3
0
0
0
2
Selected in NHL Expansion Draft on June 13, 1979. Claimed by Los Angeles Kings in NHL Waiver Draft on October 5, 1981. 
Smedsmo, Dale 
Left Wing #24
Born: 4/23/1951 in Roseau, Minnesota, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
15
2
0
2
54
0
0
0
0
0
Purchased from Cincinnati Stingers on December 8, 1976. Traded to Cincinnati for "future considerations" on February 1, 1977. 
Smith, Al  
Goaltender #1
Born: 11/10/1945 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died: 8/7/2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
260
0
11
11
139
37
0
1
1
14
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Released on September 3, 1975. Signed as a free agent on August 4, 1977. Sold to Colorado Rockies on September 4, 1980. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
17143
941
3.29
12

2067
134
3.89
1
Smith, Guy 
Right Wing #19
Born: 1/2/1950 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died: 1995 in Durham, New Hampshire, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
39
4
8
12
31
11
2
0
2
4
Signed a Whalers contract on September 6, 1972. Retired on February 12, 1974. 
Smith, Stuart 
Defense #33/3
Born: 3/17/1960 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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77
2
10
12
95
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on August 9, 1979 and signed a Whalers contract on October 10, 1979. Placed on waivers an released on July 3, 1984. 
Smyth, Kevin 
Left Wing #51/20/14
Born: 11/22/1973 in Banff, Alberta, Canada
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58
6
8
14
31
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 20, 1992. Signed as a free agent with Orlando (IHL) on September 4, 1996. 
Staniowski, Ed 
Goaltender #1
Born: 7/7/1955 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Last Seen: Lt. Col. in the Canadian Forces Reserves
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19
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Winnipeg Jets for Mike Veisor on November 10, 1983. Released on July 1, 1985. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
1060
75
4.25
0

0
0
0
0
Stephenson, Bob 
Right Wing #27/28
Born: 2/1/1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Last Seen: Mayor of Outlook, Saskatchewan
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4
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in WHA Dispersal Draft on June 5, 1979. Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs for Pat Boutette on December 24, 1979. 
Stevens, John 
Defense #45
Born: 5/4/1966 in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada.
Last Seen: assistant coach Vegas Golden Knights
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44
0
8
8
34
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on July 16, 1990. Released on June 30, 1996. 
Storm, Jim 
Left Wing #46/24
Born: 2/5/1971 in Milford, Michigan, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
74
6
13
19
27
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1991 and signed a Whalers contract November 3, 1995. Released on August 28, 1995. 
Stoughton, Blaine 
Right Wing #21
Born: 3/13/1953 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
393
228
161
389
162
8
4
3
7
4
Purchased from Indianapolis Racers with Dave lnkpen, December 1978. Traded to New York Rangers for Scot Kleinendorst on February 27, 1984. 
Stoyanovich, Steve 
Left Wing #7
Born: 5/2/1957 in London, Ontario, Canada
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23
3
5
8
11
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Islanders for a 1985 fifth round pick on August 19, 1983. Released on September 2, 1984. 
Sulliman, Doug 
Right Wing #22
Born: 8/29/1959 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
221
57
71
128
73
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Rangers with Gerry McDonald and Chris Kotsopoulos for Mike Rogers and a 1982 tenth round pick on October 2, 1981. Released, July 2, 1984. 
Sullivan, Bob 
Left Wing/Center #26
Born: 11/29/1957 in Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Died: 5/24/2018 in Germany
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
62
18
19
37
18
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on June 5, 1982. Released, May 1984. 
Swain, Garry 
Left Wing/Center #20
Born: 9/11/1947 in Welland, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: commissioner Northern Pacific Hockey League
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
171
22
33
55
70
25
3
5
8
56
Signed as a free agent, October 12, 1974. Released, September 1977. 
Tancill, Chris 
Center/Right Wing #37
Born: 2/7/1968 in Livonia, Michigan, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
19
1
1
2
6
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Supplemental Draft on June 16, 1989. Traded to Detroit Red Wings for Daniel Shank on December 18, 1991. 
Thomson, Jim 
Right Wing #18
Born: 12/30/1965 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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5
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Washington Capitals for Scot Kleinendorst on March 6, 1989. Traded to New Jersey Devils for Chris Cichocki on October 10, 1989. 
Tippett, Dave 
Left Wing #15
Born: 8/25/1961 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada
Last Seen: coaching consultant Seattle Kraken
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
483
75
120
195
181
33
3
8
11
12
Signed as a free agent on February 29, 1984. Traded to Washington Capitals for a 1992 sixth round pick on September 30, 1990. 
Tomlak, Mike 
Left Wing/Center #28
Born: 10/17/1964 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
141
15
22
37
103
10
0
1
1
4
Signed as a free agent on May 2, 1989. Released June 14, 1992. 
Troy, James 
Right Wing #25
Born: 1/21/1953 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
21
0
0
0
50
2
0
0
0
29
Signed as a free agent, February 1976. Sold to Erie Blades (NAHL), January 1977. 
Tuer, Allan 
Defense #40
Born: 7/19/1963 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Last Seen: Scout New York Rangers
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
6
0
0
0
29
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent on July 12, 1989. Released, June 1990. 
Turcotte, Darren 
Center #12/89
Born: 3/2/1968 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Last Seen: head coach Nipissing University Women's hockey
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
66
19
29
48
26
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Rangers with James Patrick for Steve Larmer, Nick Kypreos, Barry Richter, and "future considerations" on November 2, 1993. Traded to Winnipeg Jets for Nelson Emerson on October 6, 1995. 
Turgeon, Sylvain 
Left Wing #16
Born: 1/17/1965 in Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Last Seen: construction - Shane Homes
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
370
178
150
328
366
25
3
7
10
16
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 8, 1983 and signed a Whalers contract on August 30, 1983. Traded to New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek on June 17, 1989. 
Veisor, Mike 
Goaltender #1/31
Born: 8/25/1952 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
69
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Chicago Blackhawks for a 1981 second round pick on June 14, 1980. Traded to Winnipeg Jets for Ed Staniowski on November 10, 1983. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
3809
309
4.87
2

0
0
0
0
Vellucci, Mike 
Defense #35
Born: 8/11/1966 in Farmington, Michigan, USA
Last Seen: assistant coach Pittsburgh Penguins
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
2
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 9, 1984 and signed a Whalers contract on July 10, 1986. Completed a termination contract in is released on June 1, 1989. 
Verbeek, Pat 
Right Wing/Left Wing #16
Born: 5/24/1964 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: GM Anaheim Ducks
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
433
192
211
403
1142
20
5
6
11
78
Acquired from New Jersey Devils for Sylvain Turgeon on June 17, 1989. Traded to the New York Rangers for Glen Featherstone, Michael Stewart, a 1995 first round pick, (Jean-Sebastien Giguere) and a 1996 fourth round pick on March 23, 1995. 
Volcan, Mickey 
Defense #32/4
Born: 3/3/1962 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: Director/Head Instructor International Hockey Academy
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
143
7
29
36
128
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 11, 1980 and signed a Whalers contract on October 9, 1980. Traded to Calgary Flames for Richie Dunn and Joel Quenneville on July 5, 1984. 
Warner, Jim 
Right Wing #25
Born: 3/26/1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
73
6
12
18
30
1
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent (Colorado College), June 1978. Released July 1, 1980. 
Webster, Tom 
Right Wing #8
Born: 10/4/1948 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: Died 4/10/2020 in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
352
220
205
425
241
43
28
26
54
19
Selected in WHA Player Selection Draft on February 12, 1972. Retired on September 25, 1978. Requested to be placed on waivers (he previously retired due to back surgeries but remained with the Whalers) and is claimed by Detroit. 
Weeks, Steve 
Goaltender #31/35
Born: 6/30/1958 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
94
0
1
1
11
4
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New York Rangers for "future considerations" on September 5, 1984. Traded to Vancouver Canucks for Richard Brodeur on March 8, 1988. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
5284
324
3.68
4

205
9
2.64
0
Weinrich, Eric 
Defense #4/5
Born: 12/19/1966 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Last Seen: Player Development Coach New Jersey Devils
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
87
8
30
38
78
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from New Jersey Devils with Sean Burke for Bobby Holik and a 1993 second round pick on August 28, 1992. Traded to Chicago Blackhawks with Patrick Poulin for Steve Larmer and Bryan Marchment on November 2, 1993. 
Weir, Wally 
Left Wing/Defense #23
Born: 6/3/1954 in Verdun, Quebec, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
34
2
3
5
56
0
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Waiver Draft from Quebec Nordiques on October 9, 1984. Claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh Penguins on March 1, 1985. 
Wesley, Blake 
Defense #6
Born: 7/10/1959 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
100
9
19
28
169
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Flyers with Don Gillen and Rick MacLeish for Ray Allison, Fred Arthur, and a swap of first (Paul Lawless), second (Mark Paterson), and third (Kevin Dineen) round 1982 picks on July 3, 1981. Traded to Nordiques for Pierre Lacroix on December 3 1982. 
Wesley, Glen 
Defense #20
Born: 10/2/1968 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Last Seen: development coach St. Louis Blues
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
184
16
56
72
178
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Boston Bruins for 1995 (Kyle McLaren), 1996 (Jonathan Aitken), and 1997 (Sergei Samsonov) first round picks on August 25, 1994. 
Whitmore, Kay 
Goaltender #35
Born: 4/10/1967 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
75
0
5
5
24
3
0
0
0
0
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 15, 1985 and signed a Whalers contract on August 29, 1986. Traded to Vancouver Canucks for Corrie D'Alessio and a conditional draft pick (1993 fifth round) on October 1, 1992. 
Goalie
Stats
MIN
GA
GAA
SO

MIN
GA
GAA
SO
4039
243
3.61
3

154
11
4.29
0
Williams, Dave 
Left Wing #22/25
Born: 2/3/1954 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
28
6
0
6
93
0
0
0
0
0
Acquired from Los Angeles Kings for cash on October 15, 1987. Retired on February 11, 1988. 
Williams, Tommy 
Center #9
Born: 4/17/1940 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Died: 2/8/1992 in Hudson, Massachusetts, USA
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
139
31
58
89
20
19
6
14
20
12
Signed as a free agent, July 6, 1972. Retired after being claimed by Indianapolis Racers in WHA expansion draft on May 30, 1974. 
Wilson, Carey 
Center #33
Born: 5/19/1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Last Seen: Head of Hockey Development at The Rink in Winnipeg
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
115
37
46
83
52
6
2
4
6
2
Acquired from Calgary Flames with Neil Sheehy for Shane Churla and Dana Murzyn on January 3, 1988. Traded to the New York Rangers with a 1990 5th round pick for Brian Lawton, Don Maloney, and Norm Maciver on December 26, 1988. Re-acquired from Rangers with a 1991 3rd round pick (Michael Nylander) for Jody Hull on July 9, 1990. Traded to Calgary Flames for Mark Hunter on March 5, 1991. 
Yake, Terry 
Center #38/25
Born: 10/22/1968 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Last Seen: St. Louis Blues alumni director
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
104
24
37
61
60
6
1
1
2
16
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 13, 1987. Selected in NHL Expansion Draft by Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on June 24, 1993. 
Yates, Ross 
Center #28
Born: 6/18/1959 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Last Seen: amatuer scout Detroit Red Wings
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
7
1
1
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
Signed as a free agent, August 6, 1981. Placed on waivers and released on July 3, 1984. 
Young, Scott 
Defense/Right Wing #27
Born: 10/1/1967 in Clinton, Massachusetts, USA
Last Seen: director of player personnel Vancouver Canucks
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
197
49
89
138
82
15
5
0
5
6
Selected in NHL Entry Draft on June 21, 1986. Traded to Pittsburgh Penguins for Rob Brown on December 21, 1990. 
Zalapski, Zarley 
Defense #3
Born: 4/22/1968 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Died: 12/10/2017 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
229
44
121
165
272
13
3
6
7
14
Acquired from Penguins with John Cullen and Jeff Parker for Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson, and Grant Jennings on March 4, 1991. Traded to Flames with James Patrick and Michael Nylander for Gary Suter, Paul Ranheim, and Ted Drury on March 10, 1994. 
Zuke, Mike 
Center #20
Born: 4/16/1954 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Last Seen: owner Mike Zuke Enterprises.com
Whalers Highlights  Whalers cards
159
10
37
47
60
0
0
0
0
0
Claimed in NHL Waiver Draft from St. Louis Blues on October 3, 1983. Released, November 1985.