
Helping out the kids
March 22, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Kalamazoo, MI- Wings Stadium, which is also home to "The Annex" and "The Cube", is pleased and proud to announce a donation of $15,600 to the Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center. The money was raised from the 24th Annual "World Famous" Green Ice St. Patrick's Day Game Worn Jersey Auction.
Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center is an organization that makes a difference in the lives of children and youth by placing their needs first, because they believe every child deserves a chance.
The two highest bids of the night went for St. Patrick's Day jerseys worn by forward Tyler Willis and goaltender Joel Martin. Fans were clamoring to bid on Willis' game worn jersey, which went for the high bid of the night of $1,700. K-Wing fans were just as anxious to bid on rookie goaltender Joel Martin's jersey, which went for an impressive $1,400.
Stadium Management Company owns both Wings Stadium Complex and the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team. Wings Stadium Complex is comprised of three buildings; Wings Stadium seats more than 5,100 fans for K-Wings home games and more than 8,000 people for concerts and other stage events. The Annex seats 1,367 for ice events and 2,850 for non-ice events such as car, boat, and trade shows. The Cube is the newer of the three facilities, that plays host to both ice and non-ice events. All three buildings are available for rental and feature numerous catering and meeting opportunities.
For more information regarding the donation to the Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center, please contact Mike Modugno, Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster at (269) 349-9772, extension 220.
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