Whalers Weekly- Draft Tonight at Billy Beans

June 25, 2014 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release


2nd Annual College/Junior Hockey Draft At Billy Beans Cafe & Pub Wednesday, June 25th

Reminder that tonight, June 25th, Danbury Whalers are holding their draft party for the 2nd Annual Federal Hockey League College / Junior Hockey Draft at Billy Beans Café & Pub on 80 White Street in Danbury.

The draft begins at 7 PM on Wednesday, June 25th, but fans are invited to stop by at 6:30 PM. The Danbury Whalers management, coaches, and staff will be in attendance for the event. Danbury Whalers Head Coach / Director of Hockey Operations Phil Esposito will be on hand to discuss the teams' draft picks and give an overview on the off season recruiting efforts.

Each member team will be holding their own draft day event in their city with team's reporting picks via phone call to the league office. Draft results will be posted on facebook and twitter for each team as well.

The draft is slated for 4 rounds.

Last season the Whalers landed 3rd round pick Tim Richter from UMASS-Boston. Richter went on to win the FHL's co-Rookie of the Year with Danbury forward Ryan Patsch.

Players eligible for the draft include all collegiate & junior players who have completed their eligibility.

Teams drafting a player will retain that player's signing rights regardless of whether that player signs with the franchise.

Billy Beans has been a home to Danbury Whalers events for the past four seasons. Stop down for the draft and take advantage of the "draft" specials.

Danbury Whalers Night with the Danbury Westerners July 16th Play Ball!!!

For the fifth consecutive season, the Danbury Whalers and Danbury Westerners will honor each other's organization at a home game. On Wednesday, July 16th at 6:30 PM at Rogers Park in Danbury, when the Danbury Westerners of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) take on the Plymouth Pilgrims, it will be Danbury Whalers Night at the park.

The night is part of a continuing partnership where the Danbury Westerners and Danbury Whalers work towards promoting each other's season for the overall development of the Danbury sports landscape.

Throughout the night there will be prizes, contests, trivia, Danbury Whalers contest sign-ups, and the ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by member of the Danbury Whalers organization.

Commented Westerners, President, Paul Schaeffer, "Every year we look forward to our Whalers Night. It's about a strong community effort and working together to promote a great sports landscape in Danbury."

Whalers CEO / Managing Partner, Herm Sorcher added, "I attend at least 7-10 Westerners game a year. It's a great night every time. For those who haven't experienced Westerners baseball - come check it out on the 16th - you love it. Plus they have a great theme song too."

Tickets for the event are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and kids under 12 are free.

For further information on the Danbury Westerners check out www.danburywesterners.com.

For further information on the Danbury Whalers, check out www.thedanburywhalers.com, contact Herm Sorcher at 973-713-7547 or email the team at hsorcher@thedanburywhalers.com

Danbury Whalers to Honor Postal Joe

Joe Trench Invited to Make 1st Selection for Draft

On Wednesday, June 25th at around 7 pm at Billy Beans on White Street, the Danbury Whalers will be on the clock to make their 1st round selection in the 2nd Annual Federal Hockey League College / Junior Hockey Draft.

In most cases this selection would be made by the General Manger, Head Coach, or one of the team owners, however this year for the Danbury Whalers they are extending an invitation - right here - right now to Season Ticket Holder, Section 102, Row C, Seat 1 - Brookfield native, Ridgefield Postman - Postal Joe - Joe Trench.

Joe Trench, also known as Postal Joe, has been a long time Danbury hockey fan. Postal Joe enjoys his Danbury Whalers Hockey and Joe we would be honored if you would make this 1st selection of the 2014 Draft for us.

Joe's career line for the Danbury Whalers include almost perfect attendance at over 120 games the last 4 years. He's journeyed to Dayton, Brooklyn, New Jersey and if the Whalers played a game on the moon, he'd find a way to get there.

Postal Joe attends non-game night events at TK's, Two Steps, Buffalo Wild Wings, Billy Beans, The Cookhouse or wherever the Whalers might be that night. If it's the Whalers - Postal Joe is going to be there.

Postal Joe's love for the game has afforded him a chance to perfect his gameday craft - heckling the other team or as he likes to call them "chirps". There are few, if any, better than Postal Joe at this and he has received numerous accolades and head nodding acknowledgements from many of the players around the Federal Hockey League.

A personal favorite is Postal Joe's patented walk to the penalty box with beverage in hand, he leans in and coyly gets the opposing player to look at him. The player who has just been in a fight with a Whalers player, is adjusting his gear, checking his teeth and Postal Joe hits him with, "Hey in five minutes you get to go out there and get beat up again." Timing is everything and he turns and walks away before a response can be uttered.

Thank you Postal Joe. Please accept our invitation. It would be an honor to have you make this selection for our organization.



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