Whalers Home this Weekend

January 15, 2014 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release


The Danbury Whalers are home this weekend. This weekend features a 2-game series vs. the Danville Dashers on Saturday, January 18 at 7:35 pm and Sunday, January 19th at 5:05 pm. The Whalers will look to extend their first place lead in the Federal Hockey League. The Danbury Whalers are the defending champions of the FHL.

This Saturday's game will feature the 2nd installment of The Cookhouse Rib Eating Challenge. To sign up log on to the Danbury Whalers web page and click under Fan Zone. There is still time - be a champion. The Cookhouse has been voted CT's top BBQ for the last 17 straight years.

Sunday's game is a Kids Club Day - All children 10 and under registered in the Danbury Whalers Kids Club will receive a complimentary ticket.

The Danbury Family Literacy Center is also donating complimentary books to the Kids Club members.

Following Sunday's game, fans are invited to skate on the ice with the Danbury Whalers players. The players will be available for pictures, autographs, and couples skates.

This weekend will also feature a fundraising program on Saturday with Hill and Plain School in New Milford and the King Street Schools in Danbury. For more information on how your group can participate in the Danbury Whalers Fundraising program, contact Danbury Whalers Director of Fundraising Tricia Coe at tcoe@thedanburywhalers.com

This will also be the 2nd straight weekend that for every Danbury Whalers goal scored, the law firm of Ventura, Ribeiro, & Smith in Danbury will donate $100 to Family & Children's Aid in Danbury. Total contribution is up to $1000

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 Saturday, January 18th - Two Steps Downtown Grille on 5 Ives Street.

Sunday's post game party is at TK's American Café on 255 White Street in Danbury.

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 This Sunday - Jan 19th

This Sunday, January 19th, following the Whalers 5:05 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 game 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.

Quality Gem Diamond Dig

Comcast Spotlight Team Up

For the 2nd straight season, Quality Gem, Comcast Spotlight, and the Danbury Whalers are offering fans a chance to take home a $3,000 diamond pendant.

On Saturday, February 8th at 7:35 PM when the Whalers take on the Dayton Demonz, fans will have a chance to participate in an on ice Diamond Dig. The fan who locates the diamond gets to take home the treasure.

Prior to that night's contest a diamond will be buried within the ice playing surface. At the end of the 2nd period, fans will be brought out onto the ice and will be given a chance to find its location.

Quality Gem in Bethel is a family owned and operated jewelry store in business since 1982. They specialize in customer service making your purchasing satisfaction their priority. Quality Gem features custom jewelry design, jewelry repair, appraisals, cleaning, engraving, financing and much more.

To participate in this contest there are two ways to enter. Stop down at Quality Gem on 74 Stony Hill Road in Bethel or fill out this online entry form.

For further information, contact the Whalers at 973-713-7547.



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