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Gift of Michelle Gavens, Andrew Gavens, and Lee Gavens, 2024.9.1, Connecticut Museum of Culture…
Hockey Puck
Gift of Michelle Gavens, Andrew Gavens, and Lee Gavens, 2024.9.1, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, Public Domain

Hockey Puck

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hartford Whalers American, 1979 - 1997
Date1979 January 20
Mediumrubber, ink, adhesive
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x diameter): 1 × 2 7/8in. (2.5 × 7.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Michelle Gavens, Andrew Gavens, and Lee Gavens
DescriptionA round black New England Whalers hockey puck from the January 20, 1979 game. The Whalers logo on the top has worn off. Handwritten in blue ink on a piece of masking tape adheared to the bottom of puck is the text, "1/20/79 Whalers 3 / Cinc. 1."
Object number2024.9.1
NotesSubject Note: On January 20, 1979 the New England Whalers played the Cincinnati Stingers. The Whalers won 3-1.
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