Federal Hockey League
DiCristofaro Returns Home
Date:08/04/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
St.Clair Shores, MI - The St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints are excited to announce the signing of reigning FHL Champion and St Clair Shores native, Andy DiCristofaro. Coming off an amazing season playing for the Port Huron Prowlers as well as spending time in the SPHL, DiCristofaro will be expected to play big minutes for the Fighting Saints. Playing his college hockey at Robert Morris Universit...
Fighting Saints land standouts after Free Agent Camp
Date:08/04/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
St.Clair Shores, MI - After the conclusion of the first annual SCS Fighting Saints Free Agent Camp the team has begun to fill out the roster for the 2016-17 season. The first two major signings following the camp are standout defensemen Luke Eibler and rookie Brandon Fehd. Both players bring experience to the roster at various levels. Eibler comes to the Fighting Saints through the league d...
Danbury Titans Announce Rookie Camp
Date:08/04/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Danbury, CT - The Danbury Titans are announcing a rookie camp which will be held in the middle to late October. Exact dates and times are pending but will be announced soon. This camp is geared towards rookies who are looking to break into professional hockey. The camp will feature three days of practices and scrimmages in front of Danbury Titans Head Coach Dave Lun and staff for evaluation...
Prowlers Re-Sign Tatrn for 2016-17
Date:07/25/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Prowlers are happy to announce the re-signing of Zach Tatrn to the team for the upcoming 2016-17 season. After coming to the team from the Titans, Tatrn logged 6 games for the Prowlers in the regular season, while scoring 3 goals and 3 assists. Tatrn was sidelined for much of his time with the team due to a broken rib and punctured lung he received rushing the net t...
2016-17 FHL schedule unveiled
Date:07/21/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
SYRACUSE, NY - The Federal Hockey League today released the complete schedule of regular-season games for the 2016-17 season, the league’s 7th year of operation. The season, comprising 168 games, begins on Fri., Oct. 28 and concludes on Sun., Apr. 2; each of the league’s 6 clubs will play 56 games, 28 at home and 28 on the road. 2016-17 Online Schedule ...
Former Whaler Lun takes over as Titans’ head coach
Date:07/21/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Danbury, CT - A familiar face is returning to the Danbury Titans. David Lun, who played for the Danbury Whalers from 2013-15 and coached the FHL’s Brewster Bulldogs in their inaugural season last year, has accepted the Titans’ offer to become the franchise’s new head coach. "Dave is well-respected and was a fan favorite playing here for the Whalers, and he created a g...
Fighting Saints Ink Lipari
Date:07/21/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
St. Clair Shores, MI - The next signing in St Clair Shores is forward Michael Lipari from Macomb, Michigan. Having local ties and a strong resume signing Lipari was a priority for he Fighting Saints staff. Last season Lipari spent in the FHL playing for Dayton after finishing his college career playing ACHA hockey at Michigan State University. According to Head Coach Dave Debol, "Mike bring...
Titans and Head Coach Phil Esposito Mutually Part Ways
Date:07/19/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Danbury, CT - The Danbury Titans and Head Coach Phil Esposito announced today that they have mutually agreed to part ways. Esposito has been coaching in Danbury since 2010-11 when he was an assistant with the Danbury Whalers. The following season he took over as head coach and had an immediate impact bringing the Whalers to the finals. The following season he led the Whalers back to the fi...
FHL Announces Expansion Draft Results
Date:07/15/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Syracuse, NY - The Federal Hockey League (FHL) on Friday announced the results of the 2016 Expansion Draft held for the St.Clair Shores Fighting Saints. The complete expansion draft order and trade recap is as follows: 1. Andy DiCristofaro (Port Huron) 2. Michael Lipari (Dayton) 3. Ryan Devine (Port Huron) 4. Troy Polino (Berlin) 5. Marcus Mitchell (Berlin) 6. Matt Beer (Port huron) 7. Tri...
FHL Announces Dispersal Draft Results
Date:07/15/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Syracuse, NY - The Federal Hockey League held a dispersal draft on Friday for the players from the Dayton and Brewster franchises. The complete dispersal draft order and trade recap is as follows: Berlin River Drivers trade Tyler Prendergast to the St. Clair Fighting Saints for the 1st pick in the dispersal draft. 1. Berlin – Michael Dolman (Dayton) 2. Watertown – Brian Marks (Dayto...
Saints Acquire Skilled Veteran Prendergast
Date:07/15/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
St.Clair Shores, MI - On the day of the FHL expansion and dispersal drafts the Fighting Saints are proud to announce the acquisition of Tyler Prendergast from the Berlin River Drivers. Prendergast has played for the River Drivers as well as the Berkshire Battalion the last two seasons amassing huge numbers of 117 points in 75 games. He also played 8 games in the SPHL last season. The staff...
Joe Pace Returns to Captain the Prowlers for 2016-17
Date:07/14/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Prowlers have started to sign players who will be returning for the 2016-17 season from the championship squad. Leading those returning is Captain Joe Pace. Pace has signed on for his second year captaining the Prowlers and 14th season as a professional hockey player. "Pacer is instrumental to the team, not only being the captain but he is the backbone o...
Brewster Bulldogs Pro Hockey Suspends Operations 2016-17 Season
Date:07/14/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Brewster, NY - To the Bulldog Community, It is with deep regret that I will be halting the Brewster Bulldog operation at the Brewster Ice Arena for the 2016-17 season. Unfortunately, it was too much for myself to operate two professional sports teams at this level. The owners and employees of the Brewster Arena have been wonderful. I could not have asked for a better group to work with. ...
Dayton Pro Hockey goes Dormant for 2016-17 season, planning return for 2017-18
Date:07/13/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
To the best fans in hockey, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the players, corporate sponsors, booster club, season ticket holders and fans for making my arrival in Dayton a memorable one. We turned a bad season into a great season with the help of Brett Wall, Teresa Woodhouse, Sandy Shiverdecker, Dylan Kuhn, Tim King and Leah Cowgill. From everyone in the front office to the off&sh...
Jersey's Jack Callahan Caps Playing Career With FHL Title in Port Huron
Date:07/12/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
NEW YORK HOCKEY JOURNAL - Phil Shore - At the end of June the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors in a best-of-seven series to win the National Basketball Association championship. It was the first professional championship won by a team from Cleveland in 52 years. On a smaller scale, Port Huron Mich., snapped a similar championship drought. The Federal Hockey League's Port Hur...
Former Danbury Titan Heads to NHL Summer Camp
Date:07/07/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Danbury, CT - Former Danbury Titan Heads to NHL Summer Camp The Federal Hockey League is all about developing players for a future professional career. It has been successful in doing so over the years sending players to the AHL and ECHL. However, one FHL player has made his way to the NHL level as former Danbury Titans goaltender Jonah Imoo is currently attending the prospect development camp of...
Titans Sign Al Graves
Date:06/29/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Danbury, CT - After re-signing forward Phil Bronner just over a week ago, the Danbury Titans have stayed busy. The team is excited to announce forward Al Graves has re-signed for the 2016-17 season. Graves, 26, played 12 regular season games for the Titans in his first professional hockey season scoring four goals and five assists before suiting up for five games in the playoffs. While he st...
Danbury Titans renew lease with Danbury Ice Arena
Date:06/21/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Danbury, CT - Bruce Bennett is officially hanging up his car keys for a pair of hockey skates. Bennett, the owner of Bruce Bennett Nissan in Wilton, has announced that he has given up managing the dealership and will be concentrating his efforts on the Danbury Titans hockey team that he started last year. Bennett said this week has signed a three-year lease for the team to play at the Danbury Ice...
New St. Clair Shores hockey team named ... Fighting Saints
Date:05/18/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
St.Clair Shores, MI - Detroit's new minor league hockey team will be called the St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints and will play its first game at the city's Civic Arena on Stephens Road in early November. The team's name, logo and colors were released at a news conference this afternoon. The Fighting Saints become the latest member of the Federal Hockey League, which has teams in the ...
McWhinney named FHL Playoff MVP
Date:04/23/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Port Huron, MI - The Port Huron Prowlers announced last Friday that Dan McWhinney is the recipient of the 2016 FHL Playoff MVP Cup as the teams's Most Valuable Player in the 2016 postseason. A ten year professional hockey veteran, McWhinney went 4-0 in the postseason with a 2.25 GAA, .948 save percentage while sweeping the Danbury Titans in the final round to capture the Commissioners Cup. T...
Prowlers Sweep Titans for Commissioner Cup Win
Date:04/22/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
By DJ Palm Port Huron, MI - The Port Huron Prowlers are your 2015-16 Commissioner's Cup Champions behind another stellar performance from Dan McWhinnney who made 38 saves on 39 shot attempts. First period would belong to the Prowlers as Chris Leveille would net his 2nd goal and 11th point of the playoffs from Ahmad Mahfouz and Len Pelletier almost 9 minutes into the 1st. Almost nine min...
Danbury Drops Game 2 in Penalty Filled Affair
Date:04/17/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
By Zak McGinniss Danbury, CT -- The Port Huron Prowlers are one win away from securing the Commissioner's Cup as they defeat the Danbury Titans once again. In a game that will be known more for its penalties are ejections, the Prowlers again scored late in the third period, this time winning 4-3. Absent from the game were Danbury's Ryan Patsch, out with an undisclosed injury, and Port Hur...
Titans Fall in Game 1, 3-2
Date:04/16/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
By Zak McGinniss Danbury, CT -- Port Huron's Dan McWhinney stopped 46 of 48 shots and Jack Callahan scored the game winning goal with under three minutes to play as the Port Huron Prowlers took Game 1 of the Commissioner's Cup Finals from the Danbury Titans by a score of 3-2. Alex Vazzano made 30 saves in the losing effort while both of Danbury's power play stayed hot with two goals. ...
Officials Announced for 2016 FHL Finals
Date:04/14/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Syracuse, NY - The Federal Hockey League announced on Tuesday the referees and linesmen for the upcoming Commissioners Cup Finals that get under way Friday night in Danbury. Here are the referees and linesmen selected to be on the ice for the upcoming 2015-16 FHL Commissioners Cup Finals. Referees: John Bucko, Ryan Harrison, Erik Holvig, Joe Hutek, Paul Jene, Matt Roy, Derek Wasiak L...
Commissioners Cup Finals Schedule Announced
Date:04/11/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Syracuse, NY - The 2016 Fischer Cup FHL Finals schedule was released Monday between the Danbury Titans and Port Huron Prowlers. The best-of-five series will begin on Friday, April 15th in Danbury. 2016 Commissioners Cup Finals Schedule: Game 1: Friday, April 15th Port Huron at Danbury; 7:30 pm Game 2: Saturday, April 16th Port Huron at Danbury; 7:30 pm Game 3: Friday, April 22nd Danbury at...
Skinner's Hat Trick & McWhinney's 36 Saves Propel Port Huron to the Commissioner Cup Finals
Date:04/10/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
by DJ Palm Port Huron, MI - Trevor Karasiewicz went on a hunch that his number two goalie Dan McWhinney would get a deciding game three victory for the Prowlers and his hunch was not wrong. McWhinney would make 36 saves and combined with Dustin Skinner's hat trick the Port Huron Prowlers win game three 6-3, and they will take on the Danbury Titans for the Commissioner's Cup. Danvill...
Danville Forces Game 3 with a 4-2 Win in Port Huron
Date:04/09/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Port Huron, MI - With Port Huron stealing a game 1 victory, Danville would return the favor with a 4-2 victory in game 2 to force a game 3 tomorrow night. A fast paced first period put the Dashers up top 2-0 in the first ten minutes. Justin Brausen would cash in on the power play to make it 1-0. Ray Tremblay and Daniel Turgeon would register assists on the power play goal from Brausen. Four minut...
DiCristofaro Shines Late as Prowlers Take Game One
Date:04/08/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
Danville, IL - Andy DiCristofaro shined for the Port Huron Prowlers in game one, especially down the stretch, as Danville ended the game on a power play. DiCristofaro stopped 36 of the 38 shots he saw, and put his team halfway into the Commissioner's Cup Finals. Justin Alonzo had a goal and two assist in the Prowlers win. Ahmed Mahfouz had two assist in the game. &nbs...
Danbury Sweeps Dayton, Await Opponent for Finals
Date:04/08/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
By Zak McGinniss Danbury, CT -- The Danbury Titans, after finishing atop the FHL standings, are bound for the Commissioner's Cup Finals after completing the sweep of the Dayton Demolition in the first round. Ryan Patsch scored twice and Alex Vazzano made 29 saves in the winning effort. Special teams were critical in the game, as every Dayton goal, and two of Danbury's, would come on the p...
Titans Hold On for Victory, One Win From Finals
Date:04/07/2016 Source:Federal Hockey League
By Zak McGinniss Danbury, CT - Ryan Patsch was named first star with a goal and two assists while Tyler Gjurich scored the game winner as the Danbury Titans defeated the Dayton Demolition 5-4 in the first game of the FHL Playoffs. Josselin St Pierre would make 43 saves in the losing effort, and his Demolition team is now one game away from elimination. Danbury got the start they were l...
