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Danbury Whalers Opening Weekend Update

Danbury Whalers 2Opening Weekend Agenda

The Danbury Whalers are set to drop the puck on their inaugural season on Friday night October 29th at 7:05 pm when they take on the New York Aviators.

 

The teams complete their 2-game series the next night on Saturday, October 30th.  The puck drops at 7:05 pm.

 

For the weekend the promotional lineup is as follows:

 

Friday October 29th, 2010

6:00 pm           Gates Open

                      Connecticut band Big Fat Combo plays until 6:50

 

6:55 pm           Opening Night festivities begin

                      Introduction of honored guests and Danbury Whalers staff & management

 

7:04 pm         Teams hit the ice

 

7:05 pm    Mayor Mark Boughton drops the ceremonial First Puck

 

                        First Period Intermission        

 

·         Danbury Whalers Model Search Final Round

 

·         Jersey Auction – Bid on your favorite Danbury Whalers player game worn jersey.  Each jersey has a specially embroidered OPENING NIGHT 10/29/10 on the chest

 

                        Throughout the night             

·         Promotions & giveaways including a TV, camera, & iPod

 

Post-Game  

·         Danbury Whalers players will sign autographs in the lobby

 

More Post Game                    

·         Meet up with the Danbury Whalers players at TK’s American Café

(Located on 255 White Street in Danbury)

 

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

6:00 pm           Gates Open

           

7:05                 Puck drops

 

                        First Period Intermission        

·         Halloween Costume contest sponsored by the News Times

            Winners receive – TV, Nintendo Wii, Camera

 

Post-Game                              

·         Danbury Whalers players will sign autographs in the lobby

 

More Post Game                   

·         Come meet us after the game at Billy Beans on White Street

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 has also worked in hockey as a coach and administrator. He also works for USA Hockey as a Coach Developer. Mitch has been reporting on the New York Rangers, and exclusively on the Hartford Wolf Pack since 2005.

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