ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Leisenring Returns to Bridgeport

Published on February 11, 2011 under 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 forward Brady Leisenring has been loaned to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL.

Leisenring being loaned to Bridgeport marks the 13th time this season that a member of the K-Wings has been sent up to the AHL.

On the season, Leisenring has earned 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) in 20 games this season with Kalamazoo. Leisenring, who has played in nine games this season with Bridgeport, returned yesterday for the K-Wings against the Trenton Devils. Last night, Leisenring earned no points in the K-Wings 4-1 victory at the Sun National Bank Center.

Leisenring, who participated in the training camp with the Sound Tigers, will get reunited with K-Wings Wes O'Neill, Riley Gill and Brandon Svendsen, who are currently on the Bridgeport roster.

The K-Wings will return home this Saturday, February 12th with a 7:30 p.m. versus the Greenville Road Warriors on Boy Scout Night and a Saturday "Celebrity" Series featuring Mayor Bobby Hopewell and the Killamazoo Derby Darlins. Two-year season-ticket holder Chad Smith will serve as assistant head coach for the game. As part of their season ticket holder perks, Smith was one of four two-year season-ticket holders selected at random to experience a special fan experience.

Saturday's game will also feature a Battle of the Badges at 4:30 p.m. featuring members of the Kalamazoo Public Safety and Portage Fire and Police Departments. Fans can get into the Battle of the Badges with their ticket to the K-Wings game.

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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