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Thu., March 27, 1997

Associated Press

Gov. John G. Rowland announced Wednesday that Connecticut cannot afford to appease Hartford Whalers owner Peter Karmanos any longer, and instead has decided to say goodbye to the state’s only major league sports franchise.

After two months of negotiations, the sides said they remain far apart on several issues, with the main sticking points linked to a new arena deal. The team has agreed to pay a $20.5 million penalty to leave at the end of the season, a year before its four-year commitment expires.

Hockey in Japan

The NHL’s worldwide marketing heads for the land of the rising sun this fall when the regular season begins in Japan.

The NHL will open the 1997-98 schedule outside North America for the first time when the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks face off in Tokyo.

Wings sign Shanahan

The Detroit Red Wings signed Brendan Shanahan to a three-year contract extension. Shanahan, 28, was acquired by Detroit in a four-player trade with Hartford in October.

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