Whalers Home Tonight

December 6, 2014 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release


The Danbury Whalers are on fire. The team is currently 1st place and are looking to get back to the Finals for the 4th straight season. Tonight the Whalers are back in action at the Danbury Ice Arena with a home game on Saturday, December 6th at 7:35 PM vs. the Berkshire Battalion.

This Saturday, it's Mike Nichols Night.

Nichols, from Monroe, New Jersey, was selected by the Whalers in the 5th round of the 2014-15 Federal Hockey League College / Junior Hockey Draft.

Last season, on January 4th, while playing for Monroe High School, Mike suffered a spinal cord injury in the game against Vernon High School at Skylands Ice World. Mike's injury was to the 5th vertebrae. Prior to his injury in that game, Mike had registered a goal & 2 assists.

On Mike Nichols Night, the Danbury Whalers players will meet Mike in the lockerroom in a pre-game ceremony. Prior to the start of the game, the team will present Mike with his #23 NICHOLS home & away game jerseys.

Mike will also being making his professional debut as he will take the ice with the Whalers.

Mike's main focus is working on various campaigns focused on creating awareness for spinal cord injuries.

As part of the night a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Mike Nichols Trust Fund. Fans can also pick up a Nichols #23 Whalers official t-shirt.

To read more about Mike Nichols check out www.mikeystrong23.org or the Facebook page Pray for Mikey 23 where updates on Mike's progress are posted.

Fans can purchase tickets & Nichols game shirts by calling the Whalers ticket office at 973-713-7547 or through the team website.

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.

After the game, stop by Two Steps Downtown Grille on Ives Street. Meet the players, coaches, and staff - they'll all be there.

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.



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