Danbury Whalers to Honor Recently Passed Off-Ice Official Kevin Tennyson
Published on September 19, 2014 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
Fans, it is with great sadness that we report the passing of a member of the Danbury Whalers family. In the morning hours of Sunday, September 14th, Danbury Whalers Off-Ice Official - Kevin Tennyson passed away in a house fire at his home in North Haven, Connecticut.
Hockey was such a big part of Kevin's life. He went to his first New Haven Nighthawks game around 1975 and fell in love with the sport. The New Haven Coliseum and its atmosphere had captured him forever. Kevin collected many items of memorabilia and had developed a New Haven Hockey Museum.
Kevin had so much love and pride for New Haven Hockey and its history. So much that he co-authored a book on that subject with his dear friend Heather Bernardi.
In the Danbury Whalers second season, along with Tom Kennedy of TK's American Cafe we put together a New Haven Hockey Tribute Night. Kevin was a big part of that event. He offered information, contacts, his museum, his keepsakes, everything. The night and the ones in follow up seasons would not have been as successful if not for Kevin's assistance.
While Kevin lived in North Haven, he made the trip weekly to Danbury to work for the Whalers. He was dedicated to his craft. Hockey and his friends was something he would never give up regardless of the distance traveled.
While technically a neutral objective part of the game in his role as a statistician, Kevin was a huge fan of New Haven resident, Danbury Whalers Head Coach - Phil Esposito. It was often joked by his friend and fellow statistician Joe Chippeo,that Kevin was the President of the Espo fan club.
To honor Kevin, the Danbury Whalers proudly announce that this season on our 4th Annual New Haven Night - it will now be officially known for this year and future season's as the Kevin Tennyson New Haven Hockey Night - sponsored by TK's American Cafe.
As part of the night the Whalers will wear a throwback New Haven era jersey with a KT patch on the sweater.
Rest in peace Kevin, you will be missed.
If you would like to be a part of this night or share an idea, please contact the Danbury Whalers at hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com
Individual Game Tickets
On Sale Now
Individual game tickets for the 2014-15 Danbury Whalers Hockey season are now on sale.
Fans can purchase tickets to any of the 30 regular season home games by calling 973-713-7547, stopping down at the team offices at the Danbury Ice Arena, or logging on to the team website at www.thedanburywhalers.com .
The Danbury Whalers 5th season of Federal Hockey League action gets underway with Opening Night at the Danbury Ice Arena on Saturday, October 18th vs. Watertown. Gametime is 7:35 PM.
Last season over 100,000 fans watched Federal Hockey League Action.
Ticket prices are $15.95 and $12 for kids under 10.
For further information, email Herm Sorcher at hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com
5th Annual Green & White Game Friday, September 26th at 8 PM
The Danbury Whalers are proud to announce that their 5th Annual Green and White Game will take place during the last night of the Danbury Whalers Free Agent Camp, September 26th (Friday) in at the Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, Connecticut. Puck drop is scheduled for 8pm.
The 5th Annual September Free Agent Camp will be held on September 24th, 25th, and 26th. Players will be competing for invitations to the team's main Training Camp in October.
The Danbury Whalers Free Agent Camp is open to all players over the age of 18. Player candidates are asked to fill out a bio form online and complete the registration.
The camp will feature over 12 hours of on ice play with the highlight on Friday night, for the Gr een and White game. The entire camp is open to the public with the Friday game action a $5 admission. The game is free for season ticket holders.
Upon completion of the camp on Friday, the Whalers will select players from this camp and sign them to Tryout Agreements (PTO's) for Main Training Camp in October.
The Federal Hockey League is one of six professional leagues in the United States. The FHL has promoted over 150 players to various other professional leagues including the AHL, ECHL, CHL, & European Leagues. Last season over 100,000 fans watched FHL action live. Be a part of it this year.
For registration forms log on to www.thedanburywhalers.com, or email tcoe@thedanburywhalers.com.
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from September 19, 2014
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