
K-Wings Release Whitehead
January 5, 2012 - 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 has waived forward Matt Whitehead.
A three-year pro, Whitehead recorded two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in five games with the K-Wings.
The K-Wings will continue their four-game home stand at Wings Stadium with the second-leg of the stretch tomorrow, Friday, January 6th, when Kalamazoo hosts the Greenville Road Warriors at 7:30 p.m. This Friday will be a Frugal Fan Friday, featuring $1 Beer, $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Pepsi products.
Kalamazoo will conclude the week on Saturday, January 7th with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Trenton Titans on a Saturday "Celebrity" Series game featuring Elvis, presented by The Pain Clinic Fans are encouraged to dress in their best Elvis costume for a chance to win $100. There will be a prize for both adults and kids. After the game, there will be a post-game concert by the King!
Single-game tickets for the upcoming 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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