1986-87 Hartford Whalers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 43-30-7 - 93 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Quebec Nordiques 4-2
Coach: Jack Evans (43-30-7)
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
1986-87 Hartford Whalers StatisticsTeam Record: 43-30-7 - 93 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Quebec Nordiques 4-2
Coach: Jack Evans (43-30-7)
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
1986-87 Hartford Whalers Results
The Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League ended the 1986-87 season with a record of 43 wins and 30 losses and 7 ties for 93 points, finishing first in the NHL's Adams Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-4.
The Whalers netted 287 goals and allowed 270. Kevin Dineen scored 40 goals for Hartford, while Ron Francis and John Anderson tallied 30 or more as well. Ron Francis contributed 63 assists. Mike Liut earned 31 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.23 goals against average, topping goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Jack Evans coached the team. The 1986-87 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 |
| Wayne Babych | R | June 6, 1958 | 5'11" | 191 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Dave Barr | R | November 30, 1960 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Tim Bothwell | D | May 6, 1955 | 6'3" | 190 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Greg Britz | R | January 3, 1961 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Buffalo, NY USA |
| 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 |
| Yves Courteau | R | April 25, 1964 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Montreal, 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 |
| Bill Gardner | C | March 18, 1960 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Stew Gavin | R | March 15, 1960 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Pat Hughes | R | March 25, 1955 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Calgary, AB 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 |
| 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 |
| Joel Quenneville | D | September 15, 1958 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Windsor, 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 |
| Dave Semenko | L | July 12, 1957 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Brad Shaw | D | April 28, 1964 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Cambridge, ON Canada |
| Gord Sherven | C | August 21, 1963 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Weyburn, SK Canada |
| 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 |
| Steve Weeks | G | June 30, 1958 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
