Danbury Whalers Home Tonight
Published on March 1, 2014 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
The Danbury Whalers are home this weekend for two games. On Saturday, March 1st, at 7:35 PM, the Whalers meet the Danville Dashers led by former Whaler Matt Puntureri. Sunday is going to be a war as the Dayton Demonz come to town in a battle for 1st place. Gametime on Sunday is 5:05 PM.
Saturday's game will is another round of the Bruce Bennett Nissan Shootout where one fan has a chance to go home with a new Nissan vehicle.
Sunday is a Skate with the Whalers game. Following Sunday's game, fans can go on the ice with the Danbury Whalers and skate with them after the game. Fans who do not have skates can rent them from the Danbury Ice Arena.
This week will also feature multiple fundraising programs. Saturday, it is DAWS (Danbury Animal Welfare Society), the Great Plain School, and Martini Glass A Cappella group.
Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter dedicated to improving the lives of animals in the community and beyond. In 2014, DAWS is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This milestone year will be dedicated to promoting the life-saving work that DAWS has been doing over the past 40 years, while continuing to find loving homes for animals in need.
To learn more about DAWS, log onto their website at http://www.daws.org/. While there, consider registering to attend their 40th Anniversary Making a Difference Ball, their premier fundraising event, which will be held on April 12, 2014.
As part of the night DAWS will be auctioning off a Danbury Whalers Championship Banner signed by the 2012-13 team.
Sunday's fundraisers are Mill Ridge School in Danbury, Matthew's Hearts of Hope, and the Brookfield High School Robotics team.
Matthew's Hearts of Hope, Inc. (MHOH) was founded by Marie Hatcher, Mom to Matthew, to raise awareness to the number one birth defect, Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs), offer support to CHD patients and their families, as well as raise funds for research. We are an official 501 (c) (3), non profit organization with a Board of Directors comprised of four nurses, one pediatrician and two pediatric cardiologists amongst others.
In our three short years of existence, we have worked hard to not only raise money for CHD research and to help support the CHD community, but also to raise awareness and to advocate for important legislation, which will help save lives.
For information on how groups can participate in the Danbury Whalers Fundraising program, contact the Whalers Director of Fundraising Tricia Coe at tcoe@thedanburywhalers.com
Be sure to eat at Two Steps Downtown Grille before the game. Try the Big Juicy Danbury Whalers Burger - It's fantastic.
Park in the Patriot Garage across the street from the Danbury Ice Arena. It's safe, secure, and legal. Make sure the only ticket you get is to the game.
While at the game, stop in to The Cookhouse Penalty Box Lounge for a Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Saturday's post game party is at Billy Beans Sports Café in Danbury
Sunday's post game party is at TK's American Café.
If your car won't start after the game, Federal Automotive Service & Towing in Danbury is there to provide FREE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE for all Danbury Whalers fans.
Tonight's music is provided by DJ Russ Cole the Official DJ of the Danbury Whalers Hockey team. To book DJ Russ for you next function, call 860-877-2776 or check him out online at www.djrusscole.com
Tickets are still available, call 973-713-7547.
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