ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wings Add Two Heading into Opening Night

October 17, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- Hours away from their first game of the season and the Kalamazoo Wings, with assistance from their affiliates, have added defenseman Kane Lafranchise and forward Nathan Longpre to their roster.

The Utica Comets reassigned Lafranchise to the K-Wings. Lafranchise is no stranger to the ECHL. The defenseman has played part of four seasons with the Alaska Aces, including last season where he help the Aces capture the Kelly Cup.

Besides playing professional hockey in Alaska, Lafranchise also played collegiate hockey in Anchorage. Lafranchise spent three seasons with the University of Alaska-Anchorage, including 2009-10 when he led all Seawolf blue-liners with 15 points (3 goals, 12 assists).

Longpre joins the K-Wings after being reassigned by the Chicago Wolves. A four-year pro, Longpre has spent three seasons with the Wolves organization.

Before turning pro, Longpre played collegiate hockey at Robert Morris University. Longpre had a very decorated career with the Colonials. Longpre was a member of the CHA All-Rookie Team during his Freshmen campaign, a CHA All-First team as a Sophomore and a team captain during his final two seasons. In 2009, Longpre competed in the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Camp.

Kalamazoo begins the season on a three-game road swing starting tonight Friday, October 17th with a 7:05 p.m. encounter against the Elmira Jackals at the First Arena.

The K-Wings home opener will occur on Friday, October 24th versus Fort Wayne Komets at Wings Stadium during their 11th Annual Orange Ice Game. Fans are encouraged to dress in costumes and participate in Halloween festivities.

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 Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Individual ticket prices for home games are $14 and $18 for adults and only $8 for kids ages 12 and under. The price for all K-Wings premium night games (all colored ice games and the New Year's Eve game) 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).

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