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1972-1974
The New England Whalers celebrate the first WHA AVCO Cup Championship
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4/13/97 Center Ice at the Civic Center prior to
the final game in Hartford.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1977-1980
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1974-1977
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1977: The New England Whalers sign the entire Howe family to long term contracts, in an attempt to draw more fans.
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1987-1992
 
 
 
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1985-1988
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