The 38th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held in the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, home to the Hartford Whalers, on February 4, 1986. As 15,100 fans jammed the Hartford Civic Center on February 4, 1986….ESPN sportscaster Tom Mees and Jim Kelly worked the crowd throughout the game….while providing interviews of famous dignitaries in the crowd….along with special features about various All Stars from each of the Wales and Campbell Conference teams….plus inside looks at the various unique features of the Hartford Whalers home stadium. This game featured honorary captains and hockey legends, Detroit Red Wings Gordie Howe for the Wales Conference and Boston Bruins Phil Esposito.
