Federal Hockey League Update
Published on April 25, 2012 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) News Release
FHL Spring Break
Since April 1st, Commissioner Don Kirnan has been logging thousands of miles on an extensive road trip up and down the east coast meeting with rink owners and potential new members for the upcoming season. Don has visited no less than six possible venues that fits into the FHL's 3-5 year plan of transitioning from rinks to arena's. We hope to make an announcement concerning new teams and possible relocation of teams at our Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on May 20th and 21st. All teams are required to submit their 12 man protected list by May 1st which requires alot of intense thinking and planning. The expansion Draft will be held during the Annual Meeting.
Danbury Whalers Season in Review
The 2011-12 season for the Danbury Whalers was another strong campaign for the Hit City Hockey Club. The franchise set new highs in wins with 28 (up from 24), road wins - 9 (up from 3), and goal differential +22 from +11.
The Whalers also captured two playoff series wins and made it to the Federal Hockey League Finals. For the second consecutive season, the franchise led the league in attendance with over 55,000 fans coming down to the Danbury Ice Arena. This puts the organizations two year total over 107,000 fans watching Whalers Hockey.
Other highlight's the past campaign include 28 players to AAA & AA hockey pushing the 2 year total to 40 with 3 going to the AHL. Goaltender Peter Vetri was named the Rookie of the Year and forward Greg Holt was named to the All-Rookie team as well.
The year also featured a few spectacular and thrilling moments including the Sean O'Malley Game 3 overtime goal against Brooklyn in the playoffs, James Sanford game winning goal against New Jersey on 12/22, Matt Caranci's Opening Night game winning goal, Kelly Miller's 500th professional game, Miller's OT game winning goal in Cape Cod, Alec Kirschner's 6-goal game against Cape Cod on 12/3, and Carlo Ricci's shootout winner in Danville.
As the Whalers enter their third season, the club is eagerly looking forward to dropping the puck in October 2012. Look for another season of the hard hitting brand of hockey that Danbury is famous for.
For further information and update check out the team website at www.thedanburywhalers.com and sign up for the team newsletter Danbury Whalers Weekly.
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from April 25, 2012
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