Danbury Whalers Weekly
Published on February 28, 2012 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
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, stop by Two Steps Downtown Grille on Ives Street 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
Skate with the Whalers after the Game on Sunday
This Sunday, following the Whalers 5 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, the last regular season game of the year, 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.
Goupil to Return this Weekend
The Danbury Whalers are proud to announce that forward #12 Alex Goupil will retun to the lineup this weekend when the Whalers are in Brooklyn and at home on Saturday against the Federals.
Initially, Goupil was not set to return until the first round of the playoffs, but all parties agreed the more Goupil the better and went ahead with it.
In 4 games in Danbury Whalers green, Alex Goupil has 5 goals and 1 assist for 6 points.
Goupil began his professional career in 2004 with the Trashers in the United Hockey League. He played two seasons for the Trashers scoring 50 goals in 136 regular season games. Over his six professional seasons (370 games) Goupil's totals are 162 goals, 154 assists, and almost a point a game average for his career.
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
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 28, 2012
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- Danbury Whalers Weekly - Danbury Whalers
- Aviators Pick up '11-'12 Season Awards - Brooklyn Aviators
- 2011-2012 FHL Award Winners Announced - FPHL
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