IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wing-a-palooza

October 7, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings of the United Hockey League announces their home opener against their intra-state rivals the Port Huron Beacons on Saturday, October 23rd, will be know as K-Wing-a-palooza.

K-Wing-a-palooza will be a fan-friendly event sponsored by COOL 101, Michigan Orthodontics Specialist, and Meijer, that will include events before, during, and after the game.

Prior to game-time, nationally renowned band Mid-Life Crisis will be performing in the North Parking Lot of the complex. Also, in the North Parking Lot of the complex prior to game-time, Vertical Edge, the areas largest supplier of inflatable games will have several games for kids of all ages. For those fans looking to eat dinner, the K-Wings will be selling bratwurst and ice cold Pepsi for just $1 each.

The exclamation point to the pre-game festivities will be the game puck for the evening's game being brought to Wings Stadium by parachutist, who will be delivering the puck just before doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

When fans enter the building, they will receive a 2004-05 magnetic schedule courtesy of Meijer. The K-Wings are encouraging fans to arrive to the game early; besides the festivities outside, the first 1,000 fans in the Wings Stadium will receive Thundersticks courtesy of Michigan Orthodontics Specialist.

Also appearing at K-Wing-a-palooza will be the "ZOO"perstars. The inflatable creatures that are based on professional athletes haven't appeared in Kalamazoo for over two years. The "ZOO"perstars will be performing during the first and second period intermissions.

After the game, K-Wing fans will get the opportunity to skate with their hometown team, as the entire 2004-05 team will participate in a public skate.

While the face-off between the division rivals is set for 7:30 p.m., the actual K-Wing-a-palooza extravaganza will commence at 5:45 p.m.

Season and Individual Game Tickets for the 2004-05 season of Kalamazoo Wings hockey are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Box Office. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday's from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fans can either stop by during regular business hours or call (269) 345-5101.

The K-Wings will drop the puck on the 2004-2005 regular season on October 15th, when the K-Wings travel to Frasier, Michigan to play in the inaugural game of the Motor City Mechanics.

For more information about K-Wing-a-palooza, please contact Director of Public Relations/Broadcaster Mike Modugno at (269) 349-9772, extension 220.

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