Dave Debol is a guy who may not come to mind instantly when you say the words Hartford Whalers, but he was a part of the franchise during a transformative stretch (1979-1981), when they were moving from the WHA to the NHL and was a teammate of several key members of the roster, including Gordie and Mark Howe, as well as Dave Keon and others. The center, who scored a career-high 14 goals during the 1980-81 season, has some fun stories about playing in Hartford and his connections with the Howe family. Chris and Dave talk about:
-Scoring a goal on his first shift in the NHL.
-The best advice he got from Gordie Howe -- and Mr. Hockey's nickname among his teammates.
-What it was like in Detroit the night Howe came back to face the Red Wings for the first time.
-Being roommates with Mark Howe, and the fallout from his ghastly injury.
-How he wants to be invited back to Hartford this summer for the reunion.
-The legacy of the franchise.
...and much more.
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By BleavDave Debol is a guy who may not come to mind instantly when you say the words Hartford Whalers, but he was a part of the franchise during a transformative stretch (1979-1981), when they were moving from the WHA to the NHL and was a teammate of several key members of the roster, including Gordie and Mark Howe, as well as Dave Keon and others. The center, who scored a career-high 14 goals during the 1980-81 season, has some fun stories about playing in Hartford and his connections with the Howe family. Chris and Dave talk about:
-Scoring a goal on his first shift in the NHL.
-The best advice he got from Gordie Howe -- and Mr. Hockey's nickname among his teammates.
-What it was like in Detroit the night Howe came back to face the Red Wings for the first time.
-Being roommates with Mark Howe, and the fallout from his ghastly injury.
-How he wants to be invited back to Hartford this summer for the reunion.
-The legacy of the franchise.
...and much more.