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Jr. K-Wings Announce Captains

September 7, 2011 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings, proud member of the North American Hockey League, head into their opening weekend of play by selecting its team captains.

Leading the team and wearing the 'C' on his sweater will be Chris Leone. Leone, a two-year veteran of the NAHL has spent the last two seasons with the Wichita Falls Wildcats. Leone has 102 games of NAHL experience, tied for the most with Andrew Graves for the most on the roster.

After playing 51 games with the Coulee Region Chill last season, Chris Hughes has been named one of two full-time alternate captains for the Jr. K-Wings. Hughes, a natural scorer, was Michigan's Mr. Hockey in 2010.

Joining Hughes as a full-time alternate captain is Andrew Graves. Graves has spent the last two seasons with the Motor City Metal Jackets. Last season, he was third on the team in scoring with 44 points (26 goals, 18 assists.)

Along with the two full-time alternate captains, there will be one home and one away alternate captain for each game. The home game alternate captain will be Taylor Burden. Burden, a 19-year-old forward, spent time with the Traverse City North Stars after being their 12th overall draft selection in 2009.

Acting as the away game alternate captain will be Christian George. A rookie in the NAHL, George most recently played for the Chicago Fury 18U AAA Midget Major program.

The Jr. K-Wings will host two preseason games this weekend beginning on Saturday, September 10th at 2 p.m. at the Borgess Health Rink at Wings West against the U.S.A. National Team Development Program U-17 team. The U.S.A. team, coached by the experienced Don Granato, will match up against the Jr. K-Wings the following day, Sunday, September 11th again at 2 p.m. at Wings West.

Tickets for the two exhibition games are included in season ticket packages. Single game tickets can be purchased at the door at the game for $5 (cash only). Youth hockey players 12 and under wearing their jersey will receive FREE admission accompanied by a paying adult.

Sunday, September 11th is the ten-year anniversary on one of most horrific tragedies in U.S. history. To honor those who risked their lives not only on that day, but on a daily basis, the Jr. K-Wings are offering FREE admission to all Fire, Police and Military personnel with valid identification.

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