DANBURY WHALERS GETTING UNDERWAY

Danbury Whalers Prepare for Opening Weekend

Prize Giveaways, Jersey Auction, & Costume Contest Highlight Weekend

Today at the Danbury Ice Arena, in Danbury, Connecticut, Danbury Whalers, CEO, Herm Sorcher announced the outline for Opening Weekend festivities.

On Friday, October 29th at 7:05 pm the team drops the puck against the New York Aviators in the team’s first game.  Opening Night festivities will begin at 7 pm with the introduction of members of the community and Danbury Whalers staff and management.  Dropping the ceremonial first puck will be Danbury Mayor, Mark Boughton.

Throughout the evening there will be numerous contests, promotions, and giveaways with fans having a chance to win a TV, camera, and other great prizes.

The Danbury Whalers will be wearing their Kelly Green jerseys on Friday.  Fans will a chance to bid in a silent auction for the player’s game worn jerseys.  Following the game the players will sign their jersey for the winning bidder.

Following the game, there will be a post game party at TK’s American Café on 255 White Street in Danbury.  All players and coaches will attend.  Check out TK’s at www.tksamericancafe.com.

On Saturday, October 30th the team again takes on the New York Aviators in a 7:05 pm start.

Fans are encouraged to come to the game in their Halloween costumes.  There will be a costume contest sponsored  by the News Times with the fans winning from a collection of prizes including a Nintendo Wii, a TV, and camera.

Danbury Whalers individual game tickets can be purchased by calling 973-713-7547 or by logging onto the team website at www.thedanburywhalers.com

For the opening weekend, the team is encouraging fans to purchase in advance to avoid long lines at the ticket booth.

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

By Mitch Beck

Mitch Beck was a standup comedian and radio personality for over 25 years. His passion for hockey started with Team USA in 1980 when they defeated the Soviets at Lake Placid. He is now working in the hockey industry full-time as a coach and administrator. Mitch has been reporting on the New York Rangers, and exclusively on the Hartford Wolf Pack / Connecticut Whale since 2005.

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