Danbury Whalers Weekly
Published on March 3, 2014 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
Danbury Whalers Home This Saturday, March 8th
The Danbury Whalers are home this weekend on Saturday, March 8th, at 7:35 PM, the Whalers meet the Watertown Privateers.
Saturday's game is another round of The Cookhouse Rib Eating Challenge.
Each month, fans who enter the contest will have a chance to compete against other fans. The winner of each month's event will then get to compete in The Cookhouse Rib Eating Challenge where the team of winning fans take on the Danbury Whalers team to see who can finish off more ribs.
This is the final on ice contest of the season.
Danbury Drum Corps will be at the game on Saturday performing the National Anthem.
The Danbury Drum Corps are a modern marching band, and have provided music, entertainment, and community service in the tri-state area for over 85 years.
The Drum Corps offers scholarships up to $500 per year for high school or college students.
There are openings in all our sections, especially the trumpet, baritone horn and drum sections.
The group meets at the Catholic War Veterans Hall on Shalvoy's Lane in Danbury every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 PM., Labor Day thru Memorial Day.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact the corps at www.danburydrumcorps.org, Facebook.com/DanburyDrumCorps, or danburydrumcorps@gmail.com
This week will also feature a fundraising program for Broadview School in Danbury.
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 Two Steps Downtown Grille
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
Vote for Danbury Whalers Player Awards
Fans it is that time of the year to vote on the Danbury Whalers team awards.
The categories this are the William E. Barnes Most Valuable Player Award, the People's Choice Award as the most popular player, the WLAD Radio Top Forward, Top Defenseman, and the Danbury Whalers Award for the person who has made a significant contribution to the franchise.
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.
Many of the lessons, concepts, and strategies from Mr. Barnes 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.
Previous Winners
Williams Barnes Most Valuable Player Award
2010-11 Igor Karlov
2011-12 Peter Vetri
2012-13 Mike Atkinson
People's Choice - Most Popular Player
2010-11 Corey Fulton
2011-12 Sean O'Malley
2012-13 Julian Fraser
WLAD Radio Top Forward
2010-11 Alec Kirschner
2011-12 Matt Moffat
2012-13 Mike Atkinson
Top Defenseman
2010-11 Adam Blanchette
2011-12 James Sanford
2012-13 Anthony Pisano
Danbury Whalers Award - Contribution to the Whalers Organization
2012-13 Alan Friedman
Hockey Night
TK's American Cafe
Rangers vs. Maple Leafs
On Wednesday, March 5th come join the Danbury Whalers players at TK's American Café on 255 White Street in Danbury for Hockey Night in TK's. The featured game is the New York Rangers vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs with the puck dropping at 7:05 PM.
Watch the game with the Danbury Whalers and hear about hockey from guys who know the game inside and out.
The Budweiser promotional team will be there all night, stop by and pick up some great prizes and giveaways.
Check out TK's American Café on the web atwww.tksamericancafe.com.
Hockey Night in TK's in every Wednesday throughout the hockey season. Check out the drink specials of $3 bottles of Molson, Budweiser, & Bud Light.
For further information on the Danbury Whalers, check out www.thedanburywhalers.com or call Herm Sorcher at 973-713-7547.
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