Federal Hockey League Weekly

We are close to announcing our league wide partners and we have finalized our operations manual.  Scheduling is being worked on and we are hopeful to be completed on this task at some point over the next four weeks.

We continue to work towards strengthening the foundation that has been set. The League is working close together on every issue and the unity is excellent and will continue to strengthen as we get closer to the season.

Here’s to hockey in November!!!
-Don Kirnan
www.thefederalhockeyleague.com


Thousand Islands Privateers
 Phone: 315-382-5656

The Bonnie Castle Arena Announces Date to Formally Begin Renovations
 
The Bonnie Castle Recreation Center will begin renovations in mid May in preparation for the 1000 Islands Privateers' arrival in October 2010.

One end of the arena will be turned into a locker room suite containing individual wooden stalls for each player, and laundry and training facilities. In addition, coaches and marketing offices will be included in the layout. The Privateers will enter the ice from an uncovered back walkway that enters directly onto their players' bench.

Within the rink itself, arena management will be updating the boards and expanding the players' benches. A new sound system will be installed. Individual numbers are being assigned to each seat in the facility. Updates are also being made to the lobby and entryway in order to accommodate more foot traffic.
 
www.1000islandsprivateers.com


Danbury Whalers
 Phone: 973-713-7547
 
Danbury Whalers CEO / Managing General Partner, Herm Sorcher announced that the Danbury Whalers have hired Bill Romaniello and Keith Deyo as the athletic trainers of the team.  Both men are co-owners of The Edge Performance Training in Bethel.

Keith provided some commentary about how excited he and Bill are to begin work with Danbury:

The EDGE Performance Training strives to be the leaders in Sports Performance and Injury Prevention Training in Connecticut. When we heard that hockey was not only coming back to Danbury but arriving with team of the most talented athletes this area has ever seen we knew we would be a perfect fit.

The Whalers organization has a commitment to excellence which is a quality that resonates with us. The EDGE Performance Training, along with the medical staff from Connecticut Family Orthopedics & Manoni Chiropractic, are going to expect that the Whalers players show up for this season in shape and ready to go.

Each player will be given a pre-season workout before they even arrive with the bulk of that work focused on exercises and drills that are specific to building a strong foundation for a long demanding season.

By coming in healthy and ready to perform we will be able to get right into developing team strength, speed, agility, and power. The level of care our Sports Medicine and Performance will provide is going to exceed far and above anyone’s expectations. We are looking forward to developing the most intense opening night that Danbury hockey fans have ever seen. Top-notch players, professional staff, and a family friendly environment will become a staple of Danbury Whalers Hockey. It will be nothing short of goose bumps and hair-raising action!

Looking forward to seeing you there – Keith Deyo

DANBURY WHALERS FAN CARAVAN

AT BILLY BEANS WITH A BRASS BONANA DANCE CONTEST

Danbury also has another event in association with its caravan coming up on April 30th at Billy Bean’s with a dance contest to the tune of Brass Bonanza! The winner of the contest will receive 4-Danbury Whalers Luxury Suite tickets for a selected game, a merchandise gift certificate, and they will also be recognized on ice during the pre-game ceremonies on Opening Night. The event is open to all Whalers fans, please RSVP to danburywhalers@aol.com. 

www.danburywhalers.com

 
Rome Frenzy
Phone: 315-558-1117

Rome Frenzy Owner and General Manager Brian Hall announced today that the Rome Frenzy Organization has become an official member of the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce and will be attending the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting to honor 2009 Business Person of the Year, F. Eugene Romano.  The Frenzy organization is excited about partnering with the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce Membership to honor such a civic and community minded icon.  Hall stated, “The Rome Frenzy Organization is energized about bringing professional hockey to the Mohawk Valley and looks forward to establishing themselves as a contributing member of the Mohawk Valley Community.  The entire Rome Frenzy Organization would like to congratulate F. Eugene Romano for his well deserved recognition.”
www.theromefrenzy.com
 
 
Akwesasne Warriors

The Akwesasne Warriors are proud to announce the signing of the first Head Coach in franchise history Joe Phillips. “We have been interviewing several candidates to find the right man for the job, someone who’s diligent, poised with conviction and ready to make a difference in the world of Single “A” Professional hockey. We can’t wait to hit the ice in October for training camp with Phillips at the wheel”, states Owner Basem Awwad.

Joe Phillips will be beginning his first season as the Head Coach for the Akwesasne Warriors of the Federal Hockey Leagues inaugural season. Before accepting this position with Akwesasne,  Joe spent four seasons as a coach with the Varsity Massena Central- NYS Division I team. Joe also held the position of assistant coach and Head coach for the Akwesasne Wolves junior B hockey team. Mr. Phillips is a well accomplished coach in the Box lacrosse world, having coached several teams ranging from High School, College, Junior and Senior A.  Joe Phillips graduated and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY.  He later received his master’s degree at SUNY Potsdam, NY.

Be on the lookout as the Akwesasne Warriors are holding an open tryout in Ottawa between April 30th and May 2nd at the Ray Friel Arena.  To register for the tryout fill out the registration form on the website and email it to bawwad@akwesasnewarriors.com