ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wings' Nie Returns

January 6, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL and affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders and American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, announce goaltender Ryan Nie has been returned to the K-Wings from the AHL's Binghamton Senators.

Nie, who has been with the Senators since December 28th, will join the team as they prepare for back-to-back games this weekend in Elmira, New York against the Jackals.

The return of Nie is perfect timing for the K-Wings, who are without goaltender Riley Gill. Gill is listed as day-to-day with an injury. In Gill's absence, Kalamazoo has signed goaltender Tom Schaul as an emergency backup.

The K-Wings and Jackals will continue their four-game stretch with the third-leg this Friday, January 7th with a 7:35 p.m. face-off at the First Arena in Elmira, New York. Kalamazoo and Elmira will conclude their mini-series on Saturday, January 8th at 7:30 p.m. at the First Arena.

Kalamazoo will return to Wings Stadium on Friday, January 21st with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the reigning Kelly Cup Champions, Cincinnati Cyclones on Culver's Night and Frugal Fan Friday, featuring $1 beers and $1 hot dogs.

Single-game tickets for all regular season home games 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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