Danbury Whalers Weekly
Published on February 21, 2012 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
Friday, February 24th at 7:35 PM, the Danbury Whalers are home to take on the Federal Hockey League's Defending Champion - Akwesasne Warriors.
The Warriors are led by former Montreal Canadiens player Pierre Dagenais. This is a high flying team that brings a brand of physical hockey that you don't want to miss.
The Warriors currently sit in 4th place, chasing the Whalers who are in 3rd.
Friday's fundraising effort will be to benefit the King Street School in Danbury, Healing the Children Northeast, the New Fairfield Thundercats, & the Bethel PTO.
Healing the Children Northeast, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer organization with a 501(c)(3) I.R.S. tax exemption.
Their purpose is to help children throughout the world receive medical care unavailable to them due to a lack of medical and financial resources or health insurance.
They are a non-profit volunteer organization, dedicated to providing donated medical care to children in need. Our thirteen chapters across the U.S. work co-operatively to provide these services worldwide.
To date, more than 33,000 patients have been helped through the HCN efforts.
The Alzheimer's Association - The Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter is the primary source of information and support to the thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. With offices across the state in Norwalk, Norwich, New Milford, Hamden and our main office in Rocky Hill, we are able to offer our communities 24/7 multilingual Helpline support, Family Training Seminars, Care Consultation, Safe Return training, Support Groups and Educational programs for both healthcare professionals and caregivers. The Chapter has influenced Public Policy changes and has provided support to dementia research in the hope of finding a cure
Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
The New Fairfield Thundercats are putting together a night to help fund a trip to a tournament this season in Cooperstown, New York.
Both King Street & the Bethel PTO will be using their proceeds to go towards enrichment programs.
The evening will also include a chuck a puck promotion and a silent auction with Whaler experiences and memorabilia to be auctioned off to benefit these groups.
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.
After the game on Sunday, stop by Two Step in Danbury for the post game party. Meet the players coaches, staff, and management. It's going to be a great time.
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.
Tickets are still available, call 973-713-7547
Vote for the Player Awards
Fans it is that time of the year to vote on the Danbury Whalers team awards.
The categories this year are the William E. Barnes Most Valuable Player Award, the People's Choice Award as the most popular player, the WLAD Radio Top Forward, and the Top Defenseman.
Here is the background on the William E. Barnes Most Valuable Player Award.
As announced on Opening Night 10/29/10, the Danbury Whalers organization is proud to recognize the naming of the team's MVP Trophy as the William E. Barnes Danbury Whalers Most Valuable Player Award.
William Barnes was one of the four founders of the New England Whalers franchise in 1971, which when relocated in 1974, went on to become known as the Hartford Whalers.
Mr. Barnes was a cornerstone of the Whalers franchise heading the team's business and marketing operations for most of the 25 years of the organization's existence.
Mike Barnes, an 11-year employee of the Hartford Whalers and son of William Barnes, is part of the Danbury Whalers ownership group.
Mr. Barnes had a great philosophy on life and business. He believed in calling people by their names, looking a person in their eyes when you spoke with them, always being gracious, and having the highest ethical standards.
I was fortunate enough to have worked for Mr. Barnes for two seasons while with the Hartford Whalers in the late 80's. Many of the lessons, concepts, and strategies learned in those years are still applied today in our operation of the Danbury Whalers.
To many, Mr. Barnes will always be the MVP of the Hartford Whalers and we are honored to name this award after him.
Award Winners
2010-11 - Igor Karlov
Big Buddha Cigar Lounge
"Night with the Boys"
This season the Danbury Whalers are working with the Big Buddha Cigar Lounge in Newtown on some fantastic promotions.
The Big Buddha Cigar Lounge is a Newtown-based smoking lounge offering members and patrons access to a public smoking room with TVs, free Wi-Fi Internet access, comfortable seating, and a retail shop featuring goods such as cigars, pipes, accessories, tobacco and more.
This season, fans have a chance to win gift certificates and store credits through various promotions throughout the Danbury Whalers home games. One lucky fan will also win a free 12-month membership at the Big Buddha Cigar Lounge by signing up through the Whalers Season Long Grand Prize Promotion
Coming up on Thursday, February 23rd it will be the 2nd Big Buddha Cigar Lounge and Danbury Whalers "Night with the Boys". On this night there will be an exclusive event with the Danbury Whalers players and fans hanging out at the Big Buddha Cigar Lounge for an evening of fun. Play a hand of poker with the Motor City Hitter, talk English Literature with Devin Guy, or try your luck at sports trivia against Matt Caranci. If you'd like to be a part of this night (male or female, but must be over 18), send an email Keith Lombard at klombard@thedanburywhalers.com
Big Buddha Cigar Lounge features over 300 types of cigar choices and also offers a membership plan that allows access to a members-only lounge, store discounts, poker tables, and a stocked bar and kitchen.
Located on 27 Hawleyville Road in Newtown, it's just off Exit 9 on 84. For more information check them out on the web at www.bigbuddhacigar.com or call 203-304-1857.
Next time you are in, just mention Danbury Whalers and you'll get a free gift.
Danbury Whalers Call-Ups
This Past Weekend
The Federal Hockey League was founded with the purpose of being a feeder league, providing a platform for players to hone their skills and go to higher levels. No team has done a better job of this than the Danbury Whalers. This weekend, six players who have donned the green and white skated for four different ECHL teams.
While the Whalers are proud to be the affiliates of the ECHL's Elmira Jackals, no Whalers were with the Jackals this weekend. Rather, Whaler forwards Alec Kirschner and Martin Moucha were in the lineup as the Wheeling Nailers battled the Jackals in Johnstown, PA for Atlantic Division supremacy. Kirschner's assist on Denver Manderson's first goal of the night gave the Long Island native his first ECHL career point as the Nailers won 4-2 and Kirschner earned second star honors. The remainder of the weekend proved to be less successful, as Reading shut out Wheeling 4-0 on Saturday night and last-place Trenton earned a 5-1 victory at home.
The Titans had goaltender Nick Niedert and defenseman Anthony Pisano for the weekend action. After dropping a 4-2 tilt at home to Reading, Trenton trounced Elmira 8-1 on the road before the big victory Sunday. Pisano was a +1 in the first two games before sitting out Sunday's game against the Nailers. Niedert didn't get to goaltend this weekend.
Whalers defenseman Stephen Mallaro earned his third call-up this season last week as he signed to play with the Gwinnett Gladiators. He traveled with the team this weekend as they visited North Division members Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Cincinnati. The Gladiators took Friday in Chicago 4-3, won a 4-3 shootout against the K-Wings in a battle of first-place teams Saturday night, before dropping a 3-2 regulation decision to Cincinnati President's Day. Mallaro suited all three games and while he didn't register a point, he was a +1 for the weekend as Gwinnett extended their lead on the South Division to three points.
The Whaler who has been playing the longest this season in the ECHL is defenseman Chris Clark. Clark moved from Trenton to Cincinnati and is now helping the Cyclones battle for a playoff spot. The Cyclones dropped a tough 5-4 shootout loss on Friday to first place Kalamazoo, but bounced back with a 7-3 victory in Chicago and got the 3-2 win at home over the Gladiators Monday. Clark played all three games, earning +1 rating but no points and no penalty minutes over the stretch.
Wednesday, February 29th
Moved Back to Original Time @ 7:35 PM
The Danbury Whalers have announced that their game against the Brooklyn Aviators scheduled for Wednesday, Februrary 29th at 11:45, has been rescheduled and moved back to its original time of 7:35 PM.
Whalers CEO / Managing Partner, Herm Sorcher commented, "We had a good program in place for an afternoon game with the school systems, but there were few aspects that needed more time to put together. At this point it is better to put it back to the original time and go at it next year."
Individual Game Tickets On Sale
Games will sellout - get your seats in advance
Individual game tickets are currently on sale - get your seats before we are sold out.
If you would like to order seats, call 973-713-7547 or click here.
The club currently offers three different type of season ticket plans. The full season at $370, half season at $195, and the 5-pack for $65.
Individual tickets are $15 for adults and kids under 10 years old are $10.
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from February 21, 2012
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