Rookie of the Year, Naugatuck Whaler Tim Richter Is Back
September 29, 2014 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
The Danbury Whalers are proud to announce that Forward Tim Richter has signed an agreement to re-join the team for a second season. Richter was a co-winner of the Federal Hockey League's Rookie of the Year Award with Danbury Whalers teammate Ryan Patsch.
Richter, a native of Naugatuck, Connecticut, was the 2nd leading scorer on Danbury last season registering 70 points. Richter's 70 was the 2nd highest single season total in team history trailing only teammate Cody Ayers 81 point campaign. Richter had 28 goals which was second on the club and was the 3rd highest single season total trailing only Mike Atkinson (39 in 12-13) and Patsch (31) last season. Richter's 42 assist were second on the team and were also tied for 2nd highest single season total. Richter only trailed teammate Ayers 54 and tied Matt Moffat from the 2011-12 season.
Last season in Danbury, played in all 61 (playoffs included) of the Whalers games. He registered 21 multi point games including one game with 4 points and eight others with 3. Richter had one had trick and two games where he registered two goals. In the playoffs, Tim had 3 points.
Richter came to the Whalers in last season's Inaugural College Junior Hockey Draft. He was a 2nd round selection out of the University of Massachusetts-Boston.
The Danbury Whalers open up their 5th season of Federal Hockey League action on Friday, October 17th in Watertown. The following night the teams come back to the Danbury Ice Arena for the Home Opener on Saturday, October 18th.
For further information on Tim Richter and the Danbury Whalers, contact Herm Sorcher at hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com or call 973-713-7547.
The Danbury Whalers Are Hiring
Join our Gameday Operation Team
PA Announcer & DJ/Music
The Danbury Whalers season is approaching and we are looking to hire gameday workers. We have a variety of positions opening including, PA Announcer, DJ / Music, promotions team, ticket sellers, & merchandise.
If you are interested in applying please send an email to hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com and state which position you are interested in and provide contact information.
If you are dedicated, passionate, and interested in working in a fun environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Danbury Whalers would like to thank PA Announcer Mike Armstrong as well as DJ Russ Cole for their effort and dedication to the organization. Both men worked extremely hard for the Whalers and took their craft very seriously. Both individuals have resigned from their full time role with the team, but have remained with the organization and will be serving in back up roles as needed.
The Danbury Whalers 5th season of Federal Hockey League action gets underway with Opening Night at the Danbury Ice Arena on Saturday, October 18th vs. Watertown. Gametime is 7:35 PM.
Last season over 100,000 fans watched Federal Hockey League Action.
Ticket prices are $15.95 and $12 for kids under 10.
For further information, email Herm Sorcher at hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com
Individual Game Tickets On Sale Now
Individual game tickets for the 2014-15 Danbury Whalers Hockey season are now on sale.
Fans can purchase tickets to any of the 30 regular season home games by calling 973-713-7547, stopping down at the team offices at the Danbury Ice Arena, or logging on to the team website at www.thedanburywhalers.com .
The Danbury Whalers 5th season of Federal Hockey League action gets underway with Opening Night at the Danbury Ice Arena on Saturday, October 18th vs. Watertown. Gametime is 7:35 PM.
Last season over 100,000 fans watched Federal Hockey League Action.
Ticket prices are $15.95 and $12 for kids under 10.
For further information, email Herm Sorcher at hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com.
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from September 29, 2014
- Rookie of the Year, Naugatuck Whaler Tim Richter Is Back - Danbury Whalers
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