The Whalers temporarily relocated following the collapse of the Hartford Civic Center's roof on January 18, 1978. They would play in Springfield until the 1979/80 season when their arena was repaired.
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Springfield Civic Center
Springfield, MA USA
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The MassMutual Center is a multi-purpose arena and convention center complex located in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, in the city's Metro Center. The arena opened in 1972 and the convention center opened in 2005.
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New England Whalers 1975
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Springfield Civic Center
The MassMutual Center is a multi-purpose arena and convention center complex located in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, in the city's Metro Center. The arena opened in 1972 and the convention center opened in 2005.
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