ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wings Receive Blain and Pacan

October 19, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- A few hours away from their opening face-off, the Kalamazoo received a boost to their lineup with the additions of defenseman Jeremie Blain and forward David Pacan.

Reassigned to Kalamazoo by the Vancouver Canucks, Blain started the season in the AHL with the Utica Comets. A second year pro, Blain spent last year in the ECHL with the Idaho Steelheads and the AHL with the Chicago Wolves. The blue liner was very productive with the Steelheads posting 31 points (7 goals, 24 assists) in 47 games. Blain is a former 4th round (91 overall) selection of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Before turning pro, Blain spent four seasons in the QMJHL with the Victoriaville Tigres and the Acadie-Bathurst Titan.

Pacan joins the K-Wings after starting the season in the AHL with the Utica Comets. A former 6th round (177th overall) selection of the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Pacan split his rookie season last season between the Cincinnati Cyclones and the San Antonio Rampage. Pacan posted 52 points (14 goals, 38 assists) in 57 regular season games with the Cyclones. The forward kept his scoring touch in the postseason notching 16 points (9 goals, 7 assists) in 17 games.

Before turning pro, Pacan played four seasons of junior hockey in CJHL with the Cumberland Grads and in the OHL with the Niagara IceDogs as well as one season of collegiate hockey at the University of Vermont.

In a separate transaction, the K-Wings have released forward Ben Miller.

Kalamazoo's 40th Anniversary season will commence tonight, Saturday, October 19th with a 7:15 p.m. (CST) encounter at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana against the Evansville IceMen.

The K-Wings will drop the puck for their home opener on Saturday, October 26th with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the IceMen during the 10th Annual Orange Ice Game presented by Meijer, WWMT and WZUU (92.5 FM). Fans are encouraged to dress in costumes for Halloween festivities including a K-Wings' best costume contest, where the team will have an adult and children's contest. The winner of both contests will receive $100.

Tickets for all 36 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 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Regular season ticket prices for home games are $13 and $17.50 for adults and only $7 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).

Fans that plan on attending multiple games can avoid service fees plus enjoy a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 12, 24 or 36-game flexi-plan. These plans, along with full-season and group ticket packages may be ordered through the K-Wings Sales office by calling (269) 743-6011.

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