
Cleaver To Syracuse
Published on December 29, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL and affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, announce forward Rick Cleaver has been loaned to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.
Leading the K-Wings with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists), Cleaver ranks seventh in the ECHL in total points.
Being loaned to Syracuse marks the second time Cleaver has headed to the AHL this season. Cleaver played in two games with the Hershey Bears.
Cleaver, who has generated point streaks of five or more games on three different occasions this year, is currently on a K-Wings season-high nine-game point streak (12/04/09-present).
Cleaver becomes the 14th member of the K-Wings this season to play in the AHL.
The K-Wings will conclude their season-high eight-game home stand versus the Cincinnati Cyclones this Thursday, December 31st with a 7:30 p.m. face-off during the 8th Annual New Year's Eve Bash Presented by Cool 101 and WMMT News Channel 3.
Fans who purchase tickets for the game on December 31st will receive FREE admittance to both the public skate and oldies dance following the contest. Due to limited skate rentals, the K-Wings encourage fans to bring their own skates.
Single-game tickets for any regular season home game are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.
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