points in 73 games, helping the club reach the post-season for the first time since the team relocated to New Jersey. In 463 career games, Verbeek scored 170 goals and 320 points since joining the Devils in 1982. At the 1989 NHL Supplemental Draft, the Whalers selected Chris Tancill. In 44 games during the 1988-89 season with the Wisconsin Badgers, Tancill scored 20 goals and 43 points. On July 1, Brent Peterson announced his retirement from hockey. Nineteen days later, the Whalers hired Peterson as an assistant coach. The Whalers acquired Mikael Andersson from the Minnesota North Stars at the Waiver Draft held on October 2. Andersson played in 14 games with the Buffalo Sabres during the 1988-89 season, earning an assist. In 56 games with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League, Andersson scored 18 goals and 51 points. Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs The Whalers lost to the Bruins 4 games to 3 in the Adams semi-finals. Player statistics Awards and records Transactions The Whalers were involved in the following transactions during the 1989–90 season. Trades Waivers Free agents Draft picks Hartford's draft picks at the 1989 NHL Entry Draft held at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Farm teams See also 1989–90 NHL season References External links Hart Hart Hartford Whalers seasons 1989 in sports in Connecticut Hart