Want your name, logo or link here ? Sponsor this profile.

New England Whalers

Club status: active

Did you find any incorrect or incomplete information? Please, let us know.

Select league

All time leagues: WHA

Season 1978-1979

This club in 1978-1979: WHA

Pos	Player name	Born	Height	Weight	Shoots
D	Ron Plumb	17.07.1950	178 cm	79 kg	N/A	Show profile»
F	Jordy Douglas	20.01.1958	180 cm	90 kg	left	Show profile»
RW	Gordie Howe	31.03.1928	183 cm	93 kg	right	Show profile»
C	Mike Rogers	24.10.1954	175 cm	77 kg	N/A	Show profile»

* no longer in the club

Achievements

League winners:

1972-1973: WHA

Team statistics

Historic rosters:

Historic statistics:

Past results:

League standings:

Fast factsseason 1978-1979

Youngest player: Jordy Douglas (21 years)
Oldest player: Gordie Howe (51 years)
Shortest player: Mike Rogers (175 cm)
Tallest player: Gordie Howe (183 cm)
Nationalities: Canada (4)

Leagues

New England Whalers participates in season 1978-1979: WHA

Luleå Swedish champions

Luleå wins their second title in Sweden, 29 years after the first one. Read more»

How Predators and Penguins Prepare for Stockholm Without Derailing Their Seasons

The Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins will face off in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 14 and 16, 2025, as part of the NHL Global Series. These games at the renovated Avicii Arena mark the 47th and 48th NHL contests held in ... Read more»