The Whalers opened the pre-season on Saturday, September 4 against Windsor in Chelsea, MI for the "The Clash at the Coliseum" with a 2-2 tie. Stefan Noesen tied the game up with 51 seconds left, while Austin Levi and Rickard Rakell drew assists. In the first period, rookie Max Iafrate scored with an assist from Sean Myers.
WHALERS RICKARD RAKELL, DARIO TRUTMANN in DETROIT FREE PRESS.
There were more smiles than goals Aug. 7 at Compuware Arena as the Blue and White battled to a 14-14 draw in the second annual Plymouth Whalers Alumni Game. In case you missed it, here's the roster for the game.
Two years ago, Austin Levi split time between the Whalers and Compuware Midget Major team. Last season, he kept progressing and was named the Whalers Most Improved Player. In June, he was rewarded by being selected 85th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2010 NHL Draft, but Levi knows he still has a lot of work to do before he reaches his ultimate goal.
WHALERS AND OHL ANNOUNCE SCHEDULE.
The Plymouth Whalers will open the 2010-11 season on the road and kick-off the OHL season on Thursday, September 23 against the back-to-back OHL and Memorial Cup Champions Windsor Spitfires followed by a game in London on Friday, September 24. The Whalers home opener will be against the defending Eastern Conference Champion Barrie Colts on Saturday, September 25 at 7:05pm at Compuware Arena.
The Canadian Hockey League announced the winners of 10 awards on Saturday, which included two members of the Whalers as winners. Tyler Seguin was named the CHL's Top Prospect while Ryan Hayes captured the CHL's Humanitarian of the Year Award. They are the first Whalers to win a Canadian Hockey League Award since James Wisniewski was named the CHL's Defenseman of the Year in 2003-04.
CANADIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE, EA SPORTS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP.
FUN and SAVINGS WITH BOB EVANS' GREAT SAVE PACKS!
Find out all about the Whalers Bob Evans' Great Save Packs and how you can get 4 tickets, 4 Bob Evans' hot dogs or 4 slices of pizza, 4 Pepsi products, and 4 line-up cards for just $48 for every game. Additional Bob Evans' Great Save Pack tickets can be purchased for $12 each.
CELEBRATE YOUR BIG EVENT WITH A PARTY.
Hey fans, want to throw a great party? The Whalers have a few options for you. Celebrate your birthday or team party in our "Party Zone" before the game and go on a locker room tour to meet the Whalers after the game. Otherwise you can enjoy the comfort of your own room with one of our suites. For more information or to make your reservation, contact Natalie Shaver at 734-453-3216 or natalies@plymouthwhalers.com.
FUN FOR ALL WITH WHALERS FUNDRAISERS.
Want to earn money for your group? The Plymouth Whalers have three fundraising options for you to pick from - ticket sales, 50/50 raffle, and chuck-a-puck. Whalers fundraising is a simple, effective, and fun way to raise money for your group, team or organization. Even customize your night and add a fundraiser with our Anthem Program or Intermission Skate. To find out if Whalers fundraising is for you, please contact Alex Breitmeyer at 734-453-8400 ext. 62655 or alexbr@plymouthwhalers.com.
