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Slappy Takes Ticket Selling to the Roof

April 15, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the International Hockey League, announce, in an effort to get fans fired up, Slappy will be heading atop the Wings Stadium roof starting Friday afternoon.

After returning from an appearance this Friday, April 17th at Great Harvest Bread, located at 320 North Drake Road, Slappy will head back to Vanrick Drive and go on the roof of Wings Stadium starting at 2 p.m.

Wanting to fill Wings Stadium for game two of the Turner Cup Playoffs, Slappy is prepared to sit on the roof until a sellout is reached or until the K-Wings' Pepsi Pep Rally commences at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th.

In fact, Slappy has convinced the Wings Stadium Ticket Office to remain open; even during the overnight so fans can purchase tickets for the playoffs. The ticket office will be open for 36 hours straight, starting Friday, April 17th at 10 a.m. and will not close until after the game against the Fort Wayne Komets on Saturday, April 18th.

As an added bonus, Slappy will be giving one lucky fan the opportunity to receive $300. Any fan that purchases a ticket for game two only, during hours the ticket office is normally closed (6:01 p.m. Friday - 9:59 a.m. Saturday), will be placed in a drawing for the cash prize which will be given away during Saturday's game.

Fans can come to Wings Stadium to cheer on Slappy and purchase tickets or call anytime at (269) 345-5101. To entice guests to purchase tickets while Slappy is nesting on the roof, the K-Wings will provide promotional items and other prizes.

92.5 FM WZUU will be on hand this Friday from 4-6 p.m. for a live radio remote hosted by Scotty "Bud" Melvin.

Prior to game two Turner Cup Semi-Final match-up versus the Fort Wayne Komets, the K-Wings have teamed up with Pepsi for a Pepsi Pep Rally.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the K-Wings' Saturday 7:30 p.m. face-off against the Komets to enjoy the Pepsi Pep Rally. The soft drink leader will be handing out FREE Pepsi products, including Mountain Dew Code Red, while supplies last, to fans that come to Wings Stadium between 5-7 p.m. Perfect for a family dinner, Wings Stadium will offer fans $1 hot dogs at the rally.

The K-Wings will also be providing inflatable games for the kids. A live radio remote will also take place during the rally with 92.5 WZUU and Scotty Bud on Kalamazoo's Real Rock Station.

During the game, stop by one of the Wings Stadium pizza stands where you can purchase a 20 oz. bottle of Mountain Dew Code Red for just $1.

Individual playoff tickets are on sale now to the general public. Tickets for K-Wings home games in the postseason will range from $10.90 (Blue Level)-$15.90 (Red Level). Seats for kids 12 and under will cost $7.90. Ticket will increase $1 on day of game purchases.

Playoff strip packages for one-year season ticket holders or new playoff strip purchasers will range from $87.20 (Blue Level)-$127.20 (Red Level). Strips for kids 12 and under will be $63.20.

Packages for current two-year season ticket holders will range from $82 (Blue Level)-$120 (Red Level). Strips for kids 12 and under that are two-year season ticket holders will be $56.

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