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Another day, another award for Nie

April 3, 2007 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the United Hockey League and 2005-06 Central Division, Tarry Cup and Colonial Cup champions, announce that goaltender Ryan Nie has been selected as the UHL's Southern Sports Supply Goaltender of the Month for March.

A pillar of consistency, Nie was 7-1-0 in the month, including a perfect 4-0-0 versus the top team in the league, the Muskegon Fury. Nie finished March with a minuscule 1.38 goals against average, .948 save percentage and two shutouts. Overall on the season, Nie leads the league with a 1.95 GAA, .932 save percentage and seven shutouts.

The Southern Sports Supply Goaltender of the Month Award is the first earned by Nie. The award is the six earned by Kalamazoo netminder in franchise's history and the second this season. Tom Askey took home the Southern Sports Supply Goaltender of the Month for October.

Kalamazoo will begin a three-game week this Wednesday (4/4) on the road against the Flint Generals. The K-Wings will return home to Wings Stadium to finish off the regular season with two games starting this Friday (4/6) with 7:30 p.m. battle against Bloomington PrairieThunder on Team Poster Night sponsored by FedEx Kinkos and Budweiser.

The K-Wings will finish off the regular season on Saturday (4/7) at 7:30 p.m. versus the Fort Wayne Komets on Fan Appreciation Night presented by Outdoor Services and WKFR. During the game, Kalsee Credit Union will have a $1,000 cash giveaway. Following the contest, the K-Wings will host their annual player award ceremony and an auction featuring the Outdoor Services Warm-Up Jerseys and an actual 2006 Colonial Cup Ring. The winning bid on the ring will have it customized and fitted to their exact specifications.

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