Colbert Called-Up To Worcester
Published on January 29, 2010 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 defenseman Will Colbert has been called-up to the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League.
Colbert has earned seven points (3 goals, 4 assists) and has a plus/minus ranking of even in 19 games with Kalamazoo.
The native of Amprior, Ontario returns to Worcester, where he was recorded one assist in 12 games with the Sharks.
Colbert becomes the 19th call-up from the K-Wings this season to play in the AHL.
The K-Wings will return to the ice tomorrow, Saturday, January 30th with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Cincinnati Cyclones during the 2nd Annual McDonald's Golden Ice Game, presented by McDonald's and WNWN.
While the K-Wings already wear McDonald's themed warm-up jerseys during the entire season, the team will also don a special McDonald's themed jersey for the night. Following the game, the jerseys will be auctioned off with a portion of the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of West Michigan.
As fans enter the game, all kids 12 and under will receive a FREE coupon for a McDonald's Happy Meal, which will be redeemable at any of the McDonald's in Southwest Michigan. The first 5,000 fans into Wings Stadium will also receive a commemorative Golden Ice rally towel courtesy of McDonald's.
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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