Danbury Whalers Weekly
March 18, 2014 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
The Danbury Whalers are home this weekend on Friday, March 21st vs. the Danville Dashers, Saturday, March 22nd vs. the Dayton Demonz, and Sunday, March 23rd vs. the Watertown Privateers. Gametimes for Friday & Saturday are 7:35 PM and Sunday is 5:05 PM.
Friday night, Ingersoll Automotive in Danbury is giving on fan a chance to win a brand new 2014 Silverado. Friday will also feature a check presentation from Ventura, Ribeiro, & Smith in Danbury. Throughout the season they have been pledging $100 per goal by the Whalers at home games. Ethan & Lou from I95 will also be at the game.
Saturday night is the Danbury Whalers annual awards presentation night. The Award ceremony will start at 7:35. The Federal Hockey League will also be naming their award winners in a ceremony following the Whalers.
Saturday night is also a jersey auction night. Fans can place bid on the game used Kelly Green Whalers jerseys the team is wearing.
Saturday will also feature an appearance by Northeast Wrestling.
The Phil Engel Band will be appearing at the game on Saturday. The Phil Engel band has made an appearance at Danbury Whalers games every season including Opening Night on 10/29/10.
Sunday is New Haven Night sponsored by TK's American Café in Danbury. The Whalers will be wearing special edition New Haven Nighthawk jerseys. For the past three seasons the Whalers have paid tribute to the City of New Haven and its professional hockey history. The jerseys the Whalers will wear on this game are from the early to mid-seventies and feature a blue and gold color scheme.
Fans can place a bid on the jerseys and take home one of the game worn New Haven edition game sweaters.
Sunday's game will also be the final Skate with Whalers Day. Fans can come out onto the ice and skate with the Whalers after the game. If you don't have skates you can rent them from the Danbury Ice Arena.
This week will also feature fundraising programs:
Friday - St. Joseph's School in Brookfield, Faith Prep in New Milford, and the Battle Axes Women's Hockey team.
From the Battle Axes:
The upcoming Alisha Wei88man Memorial Tournament is scheduled for the weekend of March 21-23. Its inaugural year was in March 2013, and through countless favors and tireless volunteers, the Danbury Battle Axes women's recreational ice hockey team were able to donate $3000 to the Tuft's University Travis Fund for Needy Animals (which helps bring financial assistance to found animals and helps responsible owners cover the cost of unanticipated veterinary needs) and $675 to the Danbury Animal Welfare Society in memory of their friend, Alisha Weissman.
Sadly, Alisha died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on January 24, 2012 . Although Alisha was just 39 years old, she had beaten breast cancer, was a well-respected veterinarian and a beloved teammate on the Danbury Battle Axes. She was such an inspirational and remarkable young woman that the Battle Axes retired her number (#88) and started the Alisha Wei88man Memorial Tournament in her honor.
This year, the Battle Axes hope to raise even more money through raffles, silent auctions, and t-shirt sales. They will be at the Whalers game Friday March 21, cheering them on and fundraising for the AW88 Tournament. The Battle Axes have acquired some great raffle prizes and silent auction items including signed pucks from Olympic Silver Medalists Meghan Duggan and Julie Chu accompanied by pictures of them, a jersey and a puck signed by Stanley Cup winner Adam Graves of the Rangers, a Jeremy Roenick signed puck, a Dougie Hamilton signed puck from the Bruins, and lots more!!!
Please be generous with your support for the Alisha Wei88man Memorial Tournament.
Saturday - St. Gregory the Great in Danbury, Green Chimney's Brewster, HH Wells Middle School in Brewster, and the Danbury Crush Softball team.
Green Chimneys School is located in both Brewster and Carmel, New York
"Helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical and recreational services that create and nurture connections to the community and the natural world."
Located a few miles from the New York/Connecticut border, Green Chimneys School is designed for students who have been unsuccessful in a traditional educational setting and who require a highly structured and supportive program. Their therapeutic program incorporates academic, behavioral and emotional support into a comprehensive learning environment to help each child achieve new skills and confidence with the goal of returning to their home school district with the best chance of success.
Green Chimneys offers residential therapeutic programs, accredited special education, environmental and recreation programs, animal-assisted therapy for students with social, emotional, learning and behavioral challenges, as well as spectrum disorders. Each of their programs celebrate the dignity and worth of all living things. Their goal for the children, staff, and all who partner with them is to bring knowledge and meaning to their relationships with the world, and with each other.
Green Chimneys' philosophy is based on the belief that if children are given a chance to explore and discover their inherent strengths in a safe and structured nature-based environment, their self-esteem, compassion, coping and social skills will improve. The concept of an enriched treatment setting that brings people together with animals and plants in a mutually beneficial relationship lies at the foundation of the Green Chimneys approach that supports a safe and healing environment in which everyone feels safe, respected, and included.
The monies raised at the March 22nd game will help the Green Chimneys Parent Association give back to the Green Chimneys campuses by providing the opportunity for families to work together on many campus beautification projects that without their help could not be achieved. By working together to improve the areas of need, the Danbury Whalers will be helping Green Chimneys parents to show their appreciation by contributing to the school in ways that would never be possible otherwise.
Sunday - Danbury High School Girls Swim Team, Brookfield High School Mini-Thon,
and the Danbury Pack 52 Cub Scouts
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.
Friday's post game party is at Two Steps Downtown Grille
Saturday's post game party is at Two Steps Downtown Grille
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
Danbury Whalers Hockey Cards
Reserve Your Set Right Away
Limited Quanty
The Danbury Whalers will have a limited edition set of 2013-14 hockey cards available for purchase next weekend. The team set features 24 cards and is a must for any Whalers fan.
Each pack retails for $12.
There are a limited amount of sets being produced, to reserve yours you can email to hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com or call 973-713-7547.
Danbury Chiropractic & Wellness
Most Improved Student Day
The Danbury Whalers and Danbury Chiropractic & Wellness are proud to announce the Inaugural Improved Student Day.
On Sunday, March 23rd, at 5:05 PM, when the Danbury Whalers take on the Watertown Privateers all nominated students will be recognized in an on-ice ceremony.
Students can be nominated a variety of categories that they have shown improvement in. This includes grades, attendance, behavior, teamwork, and participation. All nominees will receive a complimentary ticket and will be participants in the on-ice ceremony.
Students of any age can participate and nominees can be submitted by teachers, parents, friends, neighbors, fellow students, etc.
Submit your entry by clicking here or emailing directly to Tricia Coe at tcoe@thedanburywhalers.com
Danbury Chiropractic & Wellness is the Official Team Chiropractor of the Danbury Whalers Hockey team. Located on located on 8 Locust Avenue in Danbury, has been in Danbury since 1982. For further information on Danbury Chiropractic & Wellness check them out on the web at www.danburychiropractic.com or call 203-792-9582.
For further information on the Danbury Whalers check them out at www.thedanburywhalers.com.
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