Danbury Whalers Weekly
February 3, 2015 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
Bruce Bennett Shoot to Win
Jersey Auction
Skate with the Whalers
The Danbury Whalers are home for a set of games this weekend against the Berkshire Battalion. On Saturday, February 7th @ 7:35 PM and Sunday, February 8th @ 5 PM, the New England rival-Battalion make their final trip of the season to the Danbury Ice Arena. The Whalers are battling for playoff position while the Battalion are trying to edge past the Dashers for the 4th spot.
Saturday Night is Bruce Bennett Nissan Shoot to Win a Juke - one fan can drive home a new vehicle courtesy of Bruce Bennett Nissan in Wilton.
Saturday Night is also a Danbury Whalers Game Jersey Auction. Fans can place a bid on a Danbury Whalers game worn jersey. At the end of the season, fans can take that jersey home. This auction will be for the White Jersey. This is the first auction of the season. The Green Jerseys will be auctioned in the playoffs.
Saturday is also Faith & Family Night sponsored by The Jerricho Partnership. During the intermissions, fans can listen to the sounds of Christian Rock Bands - New Method & Pursuing JC.
Sunday is Skate with the Whalers - After the game, fans will have a chance to skate with their favorite Danbury Whalers players.
This weekend will also feature four groups on the Whalers fundraising program. On Saturday - Christian Life Academy, Danbury Hatters Cheer, & Green Chimney's School. Sunday is Danbury Pal Softball, Northwestern Youth Hockey Assoc., Brewster Varsity Cheer, Westside Middle School Academy. If you would like to have your organization participate in the Danbury Whalers fundraising program, contact Tricia Coe at tcoe@thedanburywhalers.com
Christian Life Academy, located in Brookfield, CT, was founded in 1987 to offer an unparalleled learning environment, social development and spiritual growth. CLA is currently enrolling students for pre-K through 8th grade. Please contact them at 203-775-5191 ex.2 for information and a tour. Their website is brookfieldcla.org
Be sure to eat at Two Steps Downtown Grille before the game. Try the Big Juicy Danbury Whalers Burger - It's fantastic.
At the game be sure stop down to the Penalty Box Lounge at the Danbury Ice Arena for the pre-game show and get yourself a pulled pork sandwich from The Cookhouse. Voted CT's best BBQ 18 straight years.
The post-game party schedule is as follows:
Saturday at the Official Restaurant of the Danbury Whalers - Two Steps Downtown Grille on Ives Street.
Sunday's post game party is at TK's American Cafe on White Street.
Remember if you breakdown at the game, Federal Automotive Service & Towing is there to help with free roadside assistance.
Tickets are available by calling the Whalers office at 973-713-7547 or by logging onto the Whalers website at www.thedanburywhalers.com
Whalers Jersey Auction
Game Worn White Jerseys on Saturday
This Saturday, February 7th at 7:35 pm when the Danbury Whalers take on the Berskshire Battalion, the Whalers will be auctioning off their game worn White Jerseys.
These are the actual jerseys the Whalers have been wearing all season.
This will be the only White Jersey auction all season, the Green Jersey will be auctioned during the playoffs.
Fans can place a bid on the jerseys, the winners will be announced, but the jerseys will not be available until the end of the season. The jerseys come with the official player name plate, fight strap, and sponsor logos.
Fans not attending the game who could like to place a bid on a jersey can call in to 973-713-7547 or send an email to hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com
Faith & Family Night Sponsored by Jerricho Partnership
The Danbury Whalers Professional Hockey Team are proud to announce the Inaugural Faith and Family Night on Saturday, February 7th at the Danbury Ice Arena when the Whalers take on the Watertown Wolves. This night will feature performances by the Christian bands New Method and Pursuing JC. The pre-game show will begin at 6:50pm and puck drop is at 7:35pm. The bands will be featured during intermissions as well.
This event is sponsored by Jericho Partnership, Inc., a collaboration of 10 Christ-centered ministries and 25 metro Danbury urban and suburban congregations; three foundations; and thousands of volunteers. Jericho's purpose is to mobilize word-and-deed ministry and transform the city of Danbury for the glory of God and the common good of all, in the spirit of the Good Samaritan. The Partnership delivers outcomes of excellence in 5 key areas focusing on Danbury's youth, at-risk populations and the most vulnerable, through programs in education, healthcare, housing, counselling and mentoring. For more information, please visit www.jerichopartnership.com
The Pursuing JC band first started at Shelter Rock Church back in 2011 and began as a youth group band with just one song. However, once heard they quickly found that their level of playing ability gained them much deserved attention and they were soon invited to churches and festivals throughout Long Island.
In 2013, they performed over 80 shows and now have over 120 songs in their portfolio. The band has a reputation of producing an amazing technical sound along with lead singer Michael Ottavio, whose deep and powerful voice resonates throughout any room. And at only 12 years of age you won't want to miss the fast paced drumming of Corinne De Rosa, who's pink drum sticks are always well in hand.
In June the group of 9 band members won the Got Talent Long Island, Audience Choice Award.
All church groups will receive discounted tickets of just $13 for adults and $9 fr kids 10 and under!
For more information on this event or to sign up your group please contact Tricia Coe at 203-648-8585 or e-mail tcoe@thedanburywhalers.com
To purchase individual tickets to this event call 973-713-7547 and mention Faith & Family.
Danbury Whalers Treasure Hunt
Over $3,000 in Buried Booty
Sign Up Today
For the 3rd straight season, the Danbury Whalers are offering fans a chance to participate in an on ice Treasure Hunt. This promotion formerly was the Diamond Dig, but has been revised for a wider range of prizes and gift cards totally over $3,000.
On Friday, February 13th at 7:35 PM when the Whalers take on the Watertown Wolves, fans will have a chance to participate in an on ice Treasure Hunt. The fan who gets to the X-Marks the Spot takes home the bounty.
Prior to that night's contest a treasure chest will be buried within the ice playing surface. At the end of the 1st period, fans will be brought out onto the ice and will be given a chance to find its location.
The Treasure Chest is getting filled each day but the current haul includes a flat screen TV, an Atari game system, PC Richard gift card, and the list keeps going.
To participate in this contest fill out this online entry form.
Contestants will be notified prior to the event to confirm their participation.
For further information, contact the Whalers at 973-713-7547.
Danbury Whalers 2nd Annual Banner Day Contest
The Danbury Whalers are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Banner Day promotion will be held on Saturday, February 21st at the Danbury Ice Arena when the Whalers take on the Watertown Wolves. Gametime is 7:35 pm.
At Danbury Whalers Banner Day, fans of all ages will be asked to design and construct a banner of any size with a message, slogan, or tribute to the team. The winning banners will take home a grand prize package.
The Banner Day promotion borrows a page from Major League Baseball and the New York Mets organization as it brings a long standing fan promotion the Mets had done from 1963 through 1996.
Banners will be brought out onto the ice during the 2nd intermissions for a parade and display for the fans. A fans vote will decide the winner.
To register for the contest, please click this link and fill out the entry form.
For more information on the Danbury Whalers call Herm Sorcher at 973-713-7547 or email to hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com.
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from February 3, 2015
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