Connecticut Whale. Pass or Fail?

For many years, the New York Rangers' AHL affiliate has been the Hartford Wolfpack. But the true Connecticut hockey fan knows the only hockey team in Hartford should be the now-defunct Whalers. The Whalers have long been a part of NHL history and is the fan favorite vintage jersey sold according to NHL.com. But with the Whalers gone, how could younger fans experience the sensation that was the Whalers? Well, Howard Baldwin, CEO of Whalers Sports and Entertainment and former Whalers owner, has brought it back. The Hartford Wolfpack are now the Connecticut Whale. The new name and jersey debuted on November 26th to a crowd of 13,000+. The jerseys are green and blue with white accents like the old Whalers jersey. So pass or fail? Well the jerseys are absolutely incredible. One of the best in the AHL I'd say. But the name? And the logo? The name is a sure fail. The team was not called the Whalers to save it in case they become a NHL franchise again. Which is unlikely. And the logo looks like something out of a child's cartoon. Not very tough. But lets be thankful. It could be a lot worse and it is sure good to see green and blue back in Hartford. Overall I say the Whale is a pass. Now let's see if the team can help them turn their dismal season around.

-Ryan McDermott