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ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Roller Derby Returns

August 17, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Wings Stadium Complex announces that the Killamazoo Derby Darlins will return to Wings Stadium this Saturday, August 20th with international flavor.

The bout will be the last of three Roller Derby events that the Killamazoo Derby Darlins has hosted this summer at Wings Stadium, though the Darlins will be announcing more dates at the complex this winter.

Just like the previous two events, this Saturday will feature double header action with the Killamazoo Killa Krew versus the Glass City Rollers at 5:30 p.m. and then the Derby Darlins versus the CN Power, from Toronto, Canada, at 7 p.m.

Imagine fans cheering for high-speed action and bone-jarring hits from talented athletes. While that could describe the Kalamazoo Wings, it also describes the sport of Roller Derby and in particular the Killa Krew and the Derby Darlins.

A high-octane sport, Roller derby takes place on a circuit track. The two teams playing send five players each onto the track - three blockers (defense), one pivot (last line of defense) and one jammer (scorer).

Starting back in 1922, roller derby reached its initial peak in the late 70's and early 80's. Known for its physical nature and entertaining brand of sport, roller derby is once again gaining the eye of the American public.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $16 at the door for adults, students are $11 in advance and $15 at the door, while children 6-12 are only $5 and kids under 5 are FREE. Tickets are available at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster location.

Stadium Management Company owns the Wings Stadium Complex, Wings West, the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team and the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings hockey team. The Wings Stadium Complex is comprised of three buildings; Wings Stadium seats more than 5,100 fans for K-Wings home games and more than 8,000 people for concerts and other stage events. The Annex seats 1,367 for ice events and can seat up to 2,850 for non-ice events such as car, boat, and trade shows. The Cube is the newer of the three facilities and plays host to both ice and non-ice events. All three buildings along with the newly acquired and named Wings West facility are available for rental and feature numerous catering and meeting opportunities.

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