Danbury Whalers join the FHL

Today at the Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, Connecticut, the Danbury Whalers officially launched their franchise with the official signing of league documents and their lease agreement.

Herm Sorcher, the Whalers CEO/Managing General Partner announced that the club would be playing in the inaugural season for the Federal Hockey League (www.thefederalhockeyleague.com) which starts play in November of 2010.

At the press conference the team announced the name (Whalers), colors (green & blue), and unveiled the team logo. In addition, also announced were the team Ownership Group and the Head Coach / Director of Hockey Operations – Chris Firriolo.

The team received community messages of support from The City of Danbury, City Center Danbury, and the Danbury Ice Arena. 

In taking the name of the former NHL team which played in Connecticut from 1972-1997 (Hartford Whalers), the Danbury Whalers received the official word of public support from the Hartford Whalers Booster Club. President Al Victor was on hand for the press conference and offered his best wishes for the team saying “Whalers fans have been looking for a place to go to wear their colors, cheer for a team, and feel welcome. This is a good thing and we will support it.”

Team President, Alan Friedman was not present, but offered the following statement, “Professional hockey in Danbury is a very exciting proposition. We are in it for the long haul and we will do whatever it takes to be successful. These are the best fans in hockey and I look forward to meeting them.”

Team ownership partner, Michael Barnes, the son of William Barnes, one of the founders of the Hartford Whalers, spoke and stated his excitement in being part of the project in bringing the team name back. 

Also announced was that fans who sign up with the team for season tickets before 1/31/10 will receive $50 off and will lock in their rate ($300) for the lifetime of their season tickets. Sorcher commented, “The reaction has been overwhelming. When we tell people that they will never pay more then $300 for the life of their season ticket, they are blown away.”

To take advantage of this and other promotions, fans can check out more news from the Whalers at www.danburywhalers.com or call in at 973-713-7547.

The Whalers will take part in the inaugural season of the Class A Professional Federal Hockey League which drops the puck in November of 2010. The team will play a 60 game schedule with opponents Ottawa, Thousand Islands, and Rome, New York.

The Danbury Ice Arena is located on One Independence Way, Danbury, Connecticut.

For further information, contact Herm Sorcher at 973-713-7547 or email danburywhalers@aol.com

 

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