K-Wings on Golden Pond
Published on January 10, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL two-time defending North Division Champions, reigning Eastern Conference Champions and National Hockey League affiliate to the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League's Albany Devils, announce the team will have two home games this week.
Kalamazoo will start the week by concluding a four-game home stand this Wednesday, January 11th with a 7 p.m. face-off versus the South Carolina Stingrays during "Cocktails at the Cube". Prior to the game, the K-Wings will host a business mixer in The Cube Viewing Area from 5-7 p.m.
After a road test on Friday, January 13th at the U.S. Bank Arena against the Cincinnati Cyclones, the Kalamazoo will return to Vanrick Drive on Saturday, January 14th, to welcome the Toledo Walleye for a 7:30 p.m. encounter during the 4th Annual McDonald's Golden Ice Game, presented by McDonald's and 98.5 FM WNWN.
While the K-Wings already wear McDonald's themed warm-up jerseys during the entire season, the team will also don a special McDonald's themed jersey for the night. Following the game, the jerseys will be auctioned off with a portion of the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of West Michigan.
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. (RMHC =C2©) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. RMHC fulfills its mission by creating innovative, effective programs that address targeted needs, and by supporting these programs and other activities conducted by its local chapters worldwide. RMHC also awards grants to other nonprofit children's organizations that positively impact the health and well being of children around the world.
On Thursday, January 12th from 5-7 p.m., fans can eat with the K-Wings at several McDonald's locations around Southwest Michigan. The following are the locations in which players will be visiting on Thursday:
5394 West Main Street in Kalamazoo, MI: Elgin Reid and Nick Sirota
710 North Grand in Schoolcraft, MI: Eric Kattelus and Justin Taylor
5530 Gull Road in Kalamazoo, MI: Darryl Bootland and Mike Matczak
5296 South 9th Street in Kalamazoo, MI: Sam Ftorek and Riley Gill
5432 Portage Road in Portage, MI: Taylor Ellington and Darren Archibald
Kalamazoo will finish the week on Sunday, January 15th with a road test in Toledo.
Single-game tickets for the 2011-2012 season are 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, please call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.
Tickets for all K-Wings home games are $12.90 and $16.90 for adults, $11.90 for seniors (62 years and older) and military (with proper ID) and only $6.90 for kids ages 12 and under. The price for all K-Wings premium night games (all colored ice games and New Year's Eve game) are just $1 more. Fans can save money by purchasing K-Wings single game tickets in advance because tickets purchased on the day of a game increase by $1.
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