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Danbury, CT - The FPHL’s Danbury Hat Tricks Head Coach and General Manager, Bill McCreary, announced the team has acquired forward, Nicola Levesque, who will also be the first Player/Assistant Coach in team history. Levesque, a native of Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada, will be an offensive threat against any opponent in the league. He is a career point-per-game player at the FPHL level, notching 58 points in 56 regular-season games. Levesque is 6’2 and 190 lbs, and not only brings considerable skill to the ice, but he also plays an edge to his game and won’t hesitate to stick up for his teammates. “There are many great qualities to Nic’s game, but what I really like is that he is tough to play against,” McCreary said. “With the game evolving at every level, a player like Nic allows us to play with speed, skill, and toughness. That’s Danbury hockey, and that is our expectation. Defend our teammates. Defend our city.” Levesque previously helped guide the Watertown Wolves to an FPHL Championship in 2017-18.  He also has experience in both the SPHL with the Huntsville Havoc, and in the LNAH, one of the toughest professional leagues in the world. During the 2017-18 season, Levesque recorded 3 goals and 11 assists in 10 regular-season games for the Wolves. He also posted 1 goal and 5 assists along with 15 PIMS in 6 playoff games. “I am thankful for this amazing opportunity,” said Levesque. “I am truly honored to be part of this organization and to have the chance to play in this great hockey city.  I always loved to come to play and compete in Danbury because of the atmosphere the fans created, and I am happy to be on the good side now. I am looking forward to the start of the season and working towards this exciting new chapter of Danbury hockey and most importantly, bringing a championship back to Danbury! “I can’t wait to meet the team, the organization, and the best fans in the FPHL,” Levesque added. “Danbury has always been known to have a winning mentality and we plan on keeping it that way!” Levesque will be on the ice when the Hat Tricks open their season against the Port Huron Prowlers on Friday, October 25th at the Danbury Ice Arena. Season tickets are $290 which includes complimentary parking, a food credit, and a beverage. To secure your seats, contact Mitch Beck at [email protected]. For further information on the team, check out danburyhattricks.com  or call the team office at 203-794-1704. Read the full article

BY: Mitch Beck, Howlings DANBURY, CT - Danbury Hat Tricks, General Manager and Managing Partner, Herm Sorcher, announced that they have completed a trade to acquire goaltender, Nick Niedert, from the Columbus River Dragons, for Future Considerations. Niedert, a veteran netminder from Hudson, Iowa, brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and experience to The Hat City. As a professional, Niedert has competed at many levels, including the FPHL, SPHL, CHL, and ECHL. He has also won an FPHL Championship in 2014-15 with the Watertown Wolves. During the 18-19 season, Niedert played 9 regular season games for the Elmira Enforcers where he posted a .907 save percentage.  Most notably, he played 1-game in the ECHL where he backstopped the Reading Royals to a 37 save, 2-1 victory. “I’ve been a part of two inaugural clubs in Danbury, and again last season with Elmira in the league,” Niedert said. “There is a lot of pressure that comes along with that. Being a part of the foundation and the opportunity to play a major role in the franchise's future. I look forward to the challenges that are ahead on-and-off the ice.  It's always a fresh start. Last season’s saves and wins do nothing for the next season, and that's the fun part.  It doesn't matter how long I’ve been doing this, every season is a new challenge and I’m looking forward to contributing in whatever role I’m going to have." Niedert will be in a Danbury Hat Tricks uniform when they take on the Port Huron Prowlers on opening night, Friday, October 25th at the Danbury Ice Arena. The Danbury Hat Tricks drop the puck to start their inaugural season in October of 2019 at the Danbury Ice Arena. Season tickets are currently on sale for $290, which includes complimentary parking, a food credit for your first hot dog, and your first beverage.  To secure your seats, contact the Sales department at [email protected]. For further information on the team, check out danburyhattricks.com or call the team office at 203-794-1704. Read the full article

 BY: Herm Sorcher, Danbury Hat Tricks DANBURY, CT - Bill McCreary, General Manager and Head Coach of the Danbury Hat Tricks of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), announced Monday that the team has completed its first trade in franchise history by acquiring forward, Matyas Kasek, from the Port Huron Prowlers, for cash and future considerations. “We are looking forward to seeing Matyas in a Hat Tricks uniform,” McCreary said. “He possesses many attributes that can help us be successful on-and-off the ice. He is a skilled hockey player who we expect to contribute in all three zones.” Kasek, a Praha, CZE native, is 6’3, 190-pounds. The multi-dimensional, left-handed shot, will provide offense, a big body, and the ability to create time and space in difficult areas. Kasek has played in 104 FPHL games, tallying 39 goals and 62 assists, (101 points) while accumulating 137 PIMS. The latest addition to the Hat Tricks' roster will be in uniform on opening night when their first opponent will be none other than Kasek's former team, the Port Huron Prowlers. The game will be on Friday, October 25th at the Danbury Ice Arena. The puck drops for the first time ever at 7:00 pm. The Danbury Hat Tricks inaugural season kicks off in October 2019 at the Danbury Ice Arena.  Season tickets are currently on sale for $290, which includes complimentary parking, as well as a food credit for a hot dog, and a beverage. For further information, contact the Hat Tricks sales office at 203-794-1704 or visit DanburyHatTricks.com. Read the full article