K-Wings add scorer
January 13, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings of the United Hockey League announce the signing of forward Matt Noga. Per team policy, the terms of Nogas contract will be undisclosed.
Noga joins the K-Wings after starting the season in the Central Hockey League with the Corpus Christi Rayz. This is Nogas second tour of duty in the UHL. Last season, Noga played 24 games with the Columbus Stars.
The native of Evergreen Park, Illinois played his college hockey at St. Cloud State. Nogas best year as a pro was during the 02-03 season, where he registered 75 points in 72 games with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.
The K-Wings also announce they have waived forward David Struch. Per Struchs request, the K-Wings released the veteran forward so he could pursue other interest over in Europe.
The K-Wings will host their first game of the New Year on Friday, January 14th, as they host the Elmira Jackals at 7:30 p.m. Fridays game will be Vegas Getaway Night presented by WKFR, Spirit Airlines, and the Paris Hotel Casino. In the first period, intermission fans will get to turn their entry forms into paper airplanes and throw them into a Convertible provided by Harold Ziegler Auto Group. Any participant that lands their entry form on or in the Convertible will make it to the finals of the contest in the second intermission.
During the second intermission the remaining contestants will select cards from a deck of playing cards. The contest that has the highest card will win the trip to Las Vegas.
On Saturday, the K-Wings will continue their four-game home stand against the Motor City Mechanics on WKFR I Love the 80s and Win-Win Night. This will be the first-ever meeting at Wings Stadium between the teams.
I Love the 80s Night is a chance to celebrate the 1980s. Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite garb for the 80s. The game also coincides with Win-Win Night. If the K-Wings win, everyone in attendance with receive a FREE ticket coupon for the K-Wings home game on January 19th versus the Port Huron Beacons.
Tickets for the games this weekends games or any of the K-Wings home games during the 2004-05 season are on sale now by calling (269) 345-5101 or at the Wings Stadium Box Office. Business hours of the Box Office are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information about the signing of Matt Noga, please contact Director of Public Relations/Broadcaster Mike Modugno, at (269) 349-9772, extension 220.
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