ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wings Add Strong

January 22, 2010 - 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 forward Dean Strong has been reassigned to Kalamazoo from the Worcester Sharks.

Strong comes to Kalamazoo after recording five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 16 games with Worcester.

A first-year pro, Strong spent the past four seasons playing collegiate hockey for Vermont University.

Strong did not miss a game in four seasons with the Catamounts and served as Vermont's (Hockey East) captain in his senior season. A leader on and off the ice, Strong was awarded the Semans Trophy, presented to the senior male and female student-athletes who have demonstrated a high level of athletic achievement and who earned the respect and regard from his/her fellow students for leadership, loyalty, and service to Vermont.

A well decorated player, Strong won Hockey East's Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award, as well as several team honors in his years with the Catamounts.

The K-Wings will return to Wings Stadium on tonight, January 22nd with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Cincinnati Cyclones on Culver's Night. The contest on January 22nd will also be a Frugal Fan Friday, which features $1 beer and $1 hot dogs.

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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