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Stanley Cup to Grace Kalamazoo in February 2016

December 17, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


KALAMAZOO, MI- As part of the 2016 CCM/ECHL Hockey Heritage Week, presented by Bronson Sports Medicine and PNC Bank, the Kalamazoo Wings announced in conjunction with the ECHL that the Stanley Cup will be touring Kalamazoo on February 1 and 2.

The trophy, awarded to the champion of the National Hockey League, and often revered as the most prestigious in sports, will arrive in the afternoon on Monday, February 1, and make stops at Bronson Children's Hospital, and Bronson Sports Medicine, before a general viewing at Old Burdick's Wings West for those who have purchased tickets for either of the games on February 5 or 6 against the Toledo Walleye.

Day two of the tour features Lord Stanley's Cup paying a visit to local radio stations and other media outlets before arriving at Wings Event Center for the final general viewing opportunity for those coming to either the February 5 or 6 game.

It is the first time since 2012 that the Stanley Cup will grace Kalamazoo and Wings Event Center, and fans are encouraged to bring their own cameras for personal photos with the trophy or utilize the professional photographer who will be made available for photos.

Highlights of the 2016 CCM/ECHL Hockey Heritage Week presented by PNC Bank and Bronson Sports Medicine:

- Stanley Cup and Kelly Cup tour of Kalamazoo and surrounding area

- 9th Annual ECHL Hall of Fame Luncheon presented by BFL Canada with keynote speaker Ken Holland of the Detroit Red Wings

- Representatives from all 28 ECHL teams in attendance

- NHL trophies, exhibits and games from the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto

- Special fan interactions with players, coaches and alumni

- Hockey Heritage merchandise available for purchase

- Exclusive ticket packages (available here)

- Two games between Kalamazoo and Toledo

- Performances from the Zooperstars during all intermissions of both games

Single-game tickets are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased at kwings.com or at the Wings Event Center box office. Box office hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A $2 discount is applied on all tickets purchased before the date of the game. Any student that shows a valid ID can get tickets for just $10.

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