Whalers Sweep Privateers; Next Up the Demonz for the Cup
Published on March 10, 2013 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
Danbury, CT - The Danbury Whalers are finals-bound for the 2nd year in a row. Danbury completed the sweep of the Privateers with a 4-1 victory at the Danbury Ice Arena. The Action started early and the Privateers took the play to the Whalers, but the Danbury squad fought back and 12:47 of the 1st Rich Vanderhoek put home a James Sanford shot past Matt Anthony, making it 1-0. 6 minutes later Tyler Noseworthy would score the game winning goal after Mike Atkinson's superb effort with the puck. Noseworthy tapped home the puck one-handed, 2-0 Whalers.
The Privateers would try recover when at 15:24 of the 2nd period Player-Coach Paul Kelly scored to cut the Whalers lead in half. The Whalers would rebound however and Mike Atkinson scored a wraparound goal off of his own rebound 2 minutes into the 3rd, making the game 3-1 Whalers. After fighting off a strong Privateer offensive flurry, the Whalers iced the game when Kelly Miller put the puck into the empty cage, final score, 4-1. Matt Anthony made 42 saves in the loss while Mike Brown stopped 38 of the 39 shots he faced.
The Whalers will move on to the FHL Final series against the Dayton Demonz, for tickets and more information call 973-713-7547 or go to www.thedanburywhalers.com .
Upcoming Games & Events
FHL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Game 1 - Friday, March 15 - Danbury at Dayton - 7:35 EDT
Game 2 - Saturday, March 16 - Danbury at Dayton - 7:35 EDT
Game 3 - Friday, March 22 - Dayton at Danbury - 7:35 EDT
* Game 4 - Saturday, March 23 - Dayton at Danbury - 7:35 EDT
* Game 5 - Monday, March 25 - Danbury at Dayton - 7:35 EDT
* if necessary
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