The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to 1997.

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Feb 1, 2025 · The Whalers left a lasting legacy in hockey history. Known for its distinctive branding, including the famous logo with the letters “W” and “H” shaped like a whale’s tail, the team’s green, blue, and white colors remain some of the most recognizable in the league.

The New England Whalers began play in the World Hockey Association in Boston. They relocated to Hartford in 1974. When that league merged with the National Hockey League in 1979, the team moved to the NHL as the Hartford Whalers. John Good designed this and the …

Jun 13, 2017 · Adapted for the Whalers' move to the NHL in 1979 from the World Hockey Association, the classic green-and-blue logo features a W with the tail of a whale on the top.

Jul 22, 2014 · In 1979, the WHA folded and the New England Whalers were one of only four teams absorbed into the NHL. The franchise was renamed and in need of a new logo. Peter Good was the designer hired to create a new identity for the Hartford Whalers.

May 7, 2023 · Despite the team’s departure, the Hartford Whalers logo has remained a popular symbol of the team’s legacy and history. It can be seen on merchandise and memorabilia, and it is often worn by fans who still hold a special place in their …

Jun 7, 2014 · When Good started to design the new logo for the NHL’s Whalers, the only precedent he had to work with was the logo for the WHA’s New England Whalers, who played from 1972 to 1979. The New England Whalers logo featured an actual harpoon, the likes of which actual people use to kill actual whales.

Nov 27, 2024 · Designed by Connecticut native Peter Good, the Hartford Whalers logo blends a green “W” with a blue whale’s tail and uses the negative space between to create an “H.” So simple and yet so perfect.

Great logos tell a story: they capture local culture, team history, and the spirit of the sport in just a few shapes and colors. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite NHL team logos —from timeless classics to newer, cutting-edge designs.