ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Svendsen Returns

April 2, 2011 - 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 the return of forward Brandon Svendsen from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

On loan with the Sound Tigers since early November, Svendsen earned 16 points (7 goals, 9 assists) in 59 games with Bridgeport. The second-year pro posted 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in just nine games this season with Kalamazoo.

Svendsen will look to extend his K-Wings' eight-game point streak, tonight, Saturday, April 2nd, as the K-Wings conclude the regular season with a 7:30 p.m. game versus the Elmira Jackals on Fan Appreciation Night. All fans will receive a FREE 2010-11 K-Wings team poster courtesy of Fed Ex Kinkos and the K-Wings are clearing out their prize closet so their will hundreds of additional giveaways handed out.

Tonight's contest will be another Saturday "Celebrity" Series featuring members of Kalamazoo and Portage Fire and Police Department. During the game, Harold Zeigler Automotive Group will announce the winner of a FREE 24-month lease of a 2011 Honda Civic giveaway a trip for two from Direct Air and Kalsee Credit Union will have their annual cash drop. After the game, the K-Wings will announce the fan-voted player awards and auction off this year's special Sunday Slappy jerseys.

Single-game tickets for tonight's regular season finale or all round one Kelly Cup playoff 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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