ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings vs Gwinnett Gladiators

Published on January 17, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- In October forward Kory Kaunisto began his pro career by participating in the Kalamazoo Wings training camp. Three months later, Kaunisto has signed with the K-Wings and will be playing in his first pro game tonight at 7:30 p.m. versus the Gwinnett Gladiators.

A first-year pro, Kaunisto is the younger brother of K-Wings forward Ray Kaunisto . Like his brother, Kory attended Northern Michigan University. In his career with the Wildcats, Kaunisto appeared in 89 games, recording 10 points on three goals and seven assists.

Before heading to college, Kaunisto played three seasons of junior hockey with the Traverse City North Stars (2006-07), Waterloo Black Hawks (2007-08) and the Lincoln Stars (2008-09).

Tonight will be Hockey and Hops and 80's Night featuring Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding in the hit TV show Saved by the Bell.

Fans can purchase a Hockey and Hops pack for $29. This package includes a ticket to the game, a limited edition 40th Anniversary K-Wings Pint Glass, a five-beer Michigan Craft Beer flight and discounts on Michigan Craft Beer during the game. Anyone who already has tickets to the game and would like to purchase the glass, flight and receive discounts can do so for $15.

Haskins will start signing autographs and meeting fans at 6:30 p.m.

For the second straight year, the K-Wings will also unveil an 80's themed music video. Last year, the team recreated Wham's hit song "Wake me up before you Go Go". This year, the K-Wings will try their hand at a classic 80's rock song.

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, including www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 . Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Regular season ticket prices for home games are $13 and $17.50 for adults and only $7 for kids ages 12 and under. The price for all K-Wings premium night games (all colored ice games) are just $1 more. Fans can save money by purchasing K-Wings single-game tickets in advance. Tickets purchased on the day of a game increase by $2 (adults only).

Fans that plan on attending multiple games can avoid service fees plus enjoy a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 12, 24 or 36-game flexi-plan. These plans, along with Fan Packs and group ticket packages may be ordered through the K-Wings Sales office by calling (269) 743-6011 .

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