Danbury Whalers Weekly
Published on December 26, 2011 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
This Wednesday, Danbury Whalers Hockey Night at TK's American Cafe
This Wednesday, December 28th come join the Danbury Whalers players at TK's American Café on 255 White Street in Danbury for the 2nd installment of Hockey Night in TK's. The featured game is the New York Rangers vs. the Washington Capitals with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM.
Watch the game with the Danbury Whalers and hear about hockey from guys who know the game inside and out.
Attending fans can also participate and compete against the Whalers players in the Danbury Whalers Fantasy Hockey Challenge where at the end of the season one fan will win a luxury suite for a night at a Danbury Whalers game and a prize package from TK's.
The first round winner was Danbury Whalers Assistant General Manager, Keith "Lucky Dog" Lombard.
While the Whalers promotion only takes place on (11/9, 12/28, 1/11, & 2/1), every Wednesday night is Hockey Night in TK's. For more information on TK's American Café, check them out on the web at www.tksamericancafe.com.
Hockey Night in TK's in every Wednesday throughout the hockey season. Check out the drink specials of $3 pints of Whaler Ale & Bud Light along with $3 bottles of Molson, Budweiser, & Bud Light.
Danbury Whalers Announce the Return of Mike Vallely
The Danbury Whalers are proud to announce that Action Sports Icon Mike Vallely has signed an agreement to return to the Danbury Whalers this season. Vallely a renowned skateboarding icon, movie actor (Hangover & Paul Blart: Mall Cop), and action sports personality, played in one game for the Danbury Whalers during last season.
The story of the Danbury Whalers and Mike Vallely is one that started in March of 2010 when then Federal Hockey League Vice President of Marketing, Rich Lisk, (current Trenton Titans CEO) introduced Mike V to the Whalers organization. The Whalers at the time were a new franchise and jumped at the chance to add a personality like Mike and his legion of fans to the team. Mike V, a veteran of many celebrity hockey games including the 2002 NHL All-Star Game (Los Angeles) and a former member of the Anaheim Ducks organization wanted to make the transition to a professional team game. It was a great fit for both parties, and soon after Mike became the first ever action sports star to cross over onto a professional sports team.
Unfortunately for Mike, the Whalers, and the fans, the promotion became short lived as Mike broke his arm on Opening Night during his first shift when he dropped the gloves with Brooklyn's Joe Pelle.
Later in the season Mike made a return trip to Danbury and was in the stands during the playoffs. Playing professional hockey was unfinished business and both parties felt there was something left on the table.
Mike V will be in town the week of January 9th and will play for the Whalers on the 13th & 14th.
Vallely commented, "I look forward to getting back to Danbury this season. The fans are absolutely incredible and they really got behind what we were trying to do."
Mike V is considered a legend in the skateboarding world and one of the original founders of street skating.
His popularity grew quickly as fans gravitated towards his aggressive and pioneering style, elevating him to a level of celebrity that transcended skating.
His mainstream appeal led to acting roles in the prominent major movie releases, "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and "The Hangover." He has also appeared in the successful Tony Hawk Pro Skater skateboarding video game series, and has his own television show, DRIVE, on Fuel TV.
Phil Esposito Coaches Show This Tuesday at Blue Chip Restaurant
This Tuesday, December 27th at 7:30 PM, Blue Chip Restaurant & Bar in Danbury, will be hosting the Phil Esposito Coaches Show.
Blue Chip Restaurant & Bar is located 5 Eagle Road in Danbury. Check them out on the web at www.bluechip1.net. Blue Chip has Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday from 4-7 pm and features the Back Room Lounge which can be booked for your private party.
The Phil Esposito Coaches Show will be co-hosted by Danbury Whalers Director of Media Relations, Marco Cerino and local television personality Marty Heiser. The show will feature discussion with Danbury Whalers Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations, Phil Esposito on the team, the moves it has made, and what the future look of the Whalers is going to be. Danbury Whalers players Kelly Miller & Peter Vetri will appear on the first show.
Attending fans will have a chance to ask questions and participate in the show.
The show will run from 8-9 pm.
For further information on the Danbury Whalers, check out www.thedanburywhalers.com or call Herm Sorcher at 973-713-7547.
Danbury Whalers Sending Two Fans to the Stanley Cup Finals
The Danbury Whalers are proud to announce an incredible promotion that is going to make a hockey's fans dream come true.
This season, the Danbury Whalers are working with the Nick Fotiu Foundation and The Original Sportsraffle at sportsraffle.net to send two fans to a Stanley Cup Finals game.
For rest of the season at each Danbury Whalers home game, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket for $1. At that game we will draw a winner. That winner will become a finalist and then be entered into the final drawing set for the last game of the season on Sunday, March 4th.
At that March 4th game during the 2nd intermission one of the finalists will be drawn and will be selected as the winner.
The winning prize is 2 - tickets to a Stanley Cup Finals game, travel to the game, and lodging.
Next game be sure to get your ticket and make someone's dream come true.
The King Has Entered the Building
Kirschner Gets a Shirt
Over the last two seasons, in his 29 career regular season games as a Danbury Whaler, the only thing missing on #17 Alec Kirschner's list of accomplishments is a top selling t-shirt.
His time has now come, the King has entered the building.
Over those 29 games, Kirschner potsed 39 goals and 33 assists. In the clubs 5 playoff games, he led the team with 7 points .
Kirschner also holds the Federal Hockey League record with 6 goals in one game, accomplished on December 3rd vs. the Cape Cod Bluefins.
In 19 career regular season games at the Danbury Ice Arena, Kirschner has scored in 15 games.
Here are some other notes on the King
* Named Danbury Whalers Top Forward for the 2011-12 season
* Named winner of the Section 102 Impact Player Award
* Named to 1st team ALL-FHL
* Has 10 multi goal games including 3 Hat Tricks
* Had Greatest Moment in Danbury Whalers History, scoring game tying penalty shot with 16.2 seconds left in 3rd period of Game 3 vs. New York Aviators
King shirts are available. To order, call 973-713-7547 or email, hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com
Big Buddha Cigar Lounge
"Night with the Whalers"
This season the Danbury Whalers are working with the Big Buddha Cigar Lounge in Newtown on some fantastic promotions.
The Big Buddha Cigar Lounge is a Newtown-based smoking lounge offering members and patrons access to a public smoking room with TVs, free Wi-Fi Internet access, comfortable seating, and a retail shop featuring goods such as cigars, pipes, accessories, tobacco and more.
This season, fans have a chance to win gift certificates and store credits through various promotions throughout the Danbury Whalers home games.
One lucky fan will also win a free 12-month membership at the Big Buddha Cigar Lounge by signing up through the Whalers Season Long Grand Prize Promotion
Coming up on Wednesday, January 25th it will be the Big Buddha Cigar Lounge and Danbury Whalers "Night with the Boys". On this night there will be an exclusive event with the Danbury Whalers players and fans hanging out at the Big Buddha Cigar Lounge for an evening of fun. If you'd like to be a part of this night (male or female, but must be over 18), send an email to hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com
Big Buddha Cigar Lounge features over 300 types of cigar choices and also offers a membership plan that allows access to a members-only lounge, store discounts, poker tables, and a stocked bar and kitchen.
Located on 27 Hawley Road in Newtown, it's just off Exit 9 on 84. For more information check them out on the web at www.bigbuddhacigar.com or call 203-304-1857.
Next time you are in, just mention Danbury Whalers and you'll get a free gift.
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