Alec Kirschner Signs with Danbury
January 16, 2013 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
The Danbury Whalers have announced that forward Alec Kirschner has signed an agreement to return to the Danbury Whalers. Kirschner will be in the lineup with the team this weekend.
In two years, Kirschner, from Dix Hills, New York, has played 36 career games for the Danbury Whalers. Over that stretch, he has scored 46 goals (most in franchise history), 38 assists (4th best), and is tied with Chris Seifert for most overall points (84).
Last year with the Whalers, The King, played 19 games for the Whalers with 24 goals and 20 assists. Kirschner also played 30 games in the ECHL registering 2 points and playing in 2 playoff games.
Kirschner attended the University of Connecticut where he played in 36 games scoring 7 goals.
Danbury Whalers, Senior Partner, President, & CFO, Alan Friedman commented, "Alec has been such a big part of Danbury Whalers hockey. When we got a chance to make it happen this year we went full speed ahead. A player like Alec is special. You've got the greatest fans in the best building in minor league hockey, you do whatever it takes to get them a winner."
With so many highlight reel moments throughout his two year - 36 total games, the list reads as follows:
2011-12 season:
Scored team record 6 goals 12/3/11 vs. Cape Cod (7 total points) Had 5 multi goal games Scored goals in 14 of 19 games played Had 2 goal 4 assist game vs. Cape Cod 12/7/11 Had 4 game winning goals Had 5 shorthanded goals Had streaks of 6 and 5 straight games of scoring goals Team was 12-7 with him in the lineup
2010-11 season:
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 Scored team high 4 goals on 2/10 vs. Cape Cod Scored goals in 13 of 17 regular season games Scored points in 15 of 17 regular season games Had (2) 5-point games & (2) 4-point games Had 6 multi goal games including 2 Hat Tricks Had 4 games with 10 or more shots on goal Had 2 shorthanded goals 1/8/11 vs. Rome Was 2nd in the league 2010-11 with 3 shorthanded goals
Whalers Home This Saturday Night
There is nothing like a Saturday Night of Danbury Whalers Hockey. This Saturday, January 19th at 7:35 PM the league's top team the Dayton Demonz come into town and it is going to be a barn burner.
It's the first game of three straight home games with the Whalers hitting the ice on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Be sure to be there for all the hard hitting action, bring a friend, bring a buddy, bring your dad - have a great time and let it all hang out.
To get your tickets for the start of 72 hours of hockey, call 973-713-7547 or log onto to www.thedanburywhalers.com
Skate with the Whalers
Hit the ice this Sunday
This Sunday, January 20th, following the Whalers 5:05 PM game against the Danville Dashers, fans will be invited onto the ice to skate with the Whalers players.
Traditionally after every Whalers home game the players sign autographs for the fans in the lobby, but for this game fans will have a chance to put on their skates and hit the ice with the favorite men in green.
The players will be available for pictures during this event as well. So put on your skates, bring your camera and head down to the Danbury Ice Arena for what is sure to be a great event.
Fans looking to rent skates that day, can pick up a pair at the Danbury Ice Arena for $4 at the skate rental desk at the arena.
Free Student Tickets
Monday, 1/21/13 @ 5 PM
Courtesy of A to B Relocation
This Monday, January 21st at 5:05 PM when the Whalers take on the Danville Dashers, the Whalers have a special offer for all students. Your tickets are FREE courtesy of A to B Relocation in New Milford.
That's right, complimentary tickets to the Monday game with a special start time at 5:05 PM.
Bring your friends, bring your mom and dad - it's a National Holiday take the day and catch some late afternoon hockey.
Monday's game in Danbury on Martin Luther King Day is the 2nd of a back to back contest with the Dashers. The game is sure to be tightly contested as both teams are battling for playoff position.
Students can redeem their tickets in the following ways. Call ahead to the Whalers office at 973-713-7547 and we can email them, stop down to the arena and we can print them out for you, or come to the ticket office on the game night.
A to B Relocation in New Milford can handle all of your moving needs. For price quotes, A to B Relocation can be reached at 203-948-1296. A to B Relocation also handles property management. Do you have a tenant who needs to be moved? Let A to B spell it all out for them.
To redeem your ticket contact the Whalers at 973-713-7547.
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from January 16, 2013
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- Alec Kirschner Signs with Danbury - Danbury Whalers
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