1987-88 Hartford Whalers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 35-38-7 - 77 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Coach: Jack Evans (22-25-7)
Coach: Larry Pleau (13-13)
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
1987-88 Hartford Whalers StatisticsTeam Record: 35-38-7 - 77 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Coach: Jack Evans (22-25-7)
Coach: Larry Pleau (13-13)
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
1987-88 Hartford Whalers Results
The Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League ended the 1987-88 season with a record of 35 wins and 38 losses and 7 ties for 77 points, finishing fourth in the NHL's Adams Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-4.
The Whalers potted 249 goals and conceded 267. Kevin Dineen and Ron Francis scored 25 goals for Hartford each, while Ron Francis contributed 50 assists. Mike Liut earned 25 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.18 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Jack Evans and Larry Pleau coached the team. The 1987-88 Hartford Whalers lost in the NHL division semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Anderson | L | March 28, 1957 | 5'11" | 200 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dave Babych | D | May 23, 1961 | 6'2" | 215 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Charlie Bourgeois | D | November 19, 1959 | 6'4" | 220 | R | Moncton, NB Canada |
| Richard Brodeur | G | September 15, 1952 | 5'7" | 160 | L | Longueuil, QC Canada |
| Lindsay Carson | C | November 21, 1960 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Oxbow, SK Canada |
| Shane Churla | R | June 24, 1965 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Fernie, BC Canada |
| Sylvain Cote | D | January 19, 1966 | 5'11" | 201 | R | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Kevin Dineen | R | October 28, 1963 | 5'11" | 198 | R | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Dean Evason | C | August 22, 1964 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Ray Ferraro | C | August 23, 1964 | 5'9" | 200 | L | Trail, BC Canada |
| Ron Francis | C | March 1, 1963 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Stew Gavin | R | March 15, 1960 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Doug Jarvis | C | March 24, 1955 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Scot Kleinendorst | D | January 16, 1960 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Grand Rapids, MN USA |
| Randy Ladouceur | D | June 30, 1960 | 6'2" | 220 | L | Brockville, ON Canada |
| Paul Lawless | L | July 2, 1964 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Mike Liut | G | January 7, 1956 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Weston, ON Canada |
| Paul MacDermid | R | April 14, 1963 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Chesley, ON Canada |
| Tom Martin | L | May 11, 1964 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Kelowna, BC Canada |
| Mike McEwen | D | August 10, 1956 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Hornepayne, ON Canada |
| Mike Millar | R | April 28, 1965 | 5'10" | 170 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Dana Murzyn | D | December 9, 1966 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Brent Peterson | C | February 15, 1958 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Joel Quenneville | D | September 15, 1958 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Mark Reeds | R | January 24, 1960 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Torrie Robertson | L | August 2, 1961 | 5'11" | 200 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Ulf Samuelsson | D | March 26, 1964 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Fagersta, Sweden |
| Brad Shaw | D | April 28, 1964 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Cambridge, ON Canada |
| Neil Sheehy | D | February 9, 1960 | 6'2" | 214 | R | Fort Frances, ON Canada |
| Gord Sherven | C | August 21, 1963 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Weyburn, SK Canada |
| Peter Sidorkiewicz | G | June 29, 1963 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Dabrown Bialostocka, Poland |
| Dave Tippett | L | August 25, 1961 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Moosomin, SK Canada |
| Sylvain Turgeon | L | January 17, 1965 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Mike Vellucci | D | August 11, 1966 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Farmington, MI USA |
| Steve Weeks | G | June 30, 1958 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Tiger Williams | L | February 3, 1954 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Weyburn, SK Canada |
| Carey Wilson | C | May 19, 1962 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Scott Young | R | October 1, 1967 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Clinton, MA USA |
