Worcester Sharks Announce Affiliation with ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Worcester Sharks General Manager Wayne Thomas announced today that the Worcester Sharks have signed an affiliation agreement with the Kalamazoo Wings of the East Central Hockey League (ECHL) for the 2009-10 season.

Kalamazoo will serve as the ECHL developmental affiliate for the San Jose Sharks and the Philadelphia Flyers.

“The San Jose Sharks are pleased to add this quality organization as our development affiliate. The Kalamazoo Wings have a long-standing tradition of excellence in its market on and off the ice," said Wayne Thomas.

"We [The K-Wings] are excited and honored to be associated with two of the finest franchises in the NHL,” said Paul L. Pickard, President of the Kalamazoo Wings. “Both organizations share our core values and have our commitment for producing championship-caliber teams."

In their history, the K-Wings have been affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings (1974-1987), Philadelphia Flyers (1984-1987), Vancouver Canucks (1984-1987), Minnesota North Stars (1987-1993), and Dallas Stars (1993-2000).

The K-Wings will commence their inaugural ECHL campaign on the road Thursday, Oct. 15 against the Reading Royals.

Season Tickets for the Sharks Season Opener
The only way to guarantee your seat for the 2009-10 Worcester Sharks season opener at the DCU Center is by purchasing a season ticket package or the Opening Night T-Shirt Trio!

The Opening Night T-Shirt Trio includes a ticket to opening night and a ticket to any two of the six guaranteed dates for just $49!  Kids 12-years-old and younger are just $39!  Each trio includes a free Worcester Sharks t-shirt!  That's three tickets and a free t-shirt for just $49!

Entering their fourth season in Worcester, the Sharks look forward to another exciting season highlighted by the improvements of the ice surface at the DCU Center and the reduction of season ticket prices!

Sharks fans may secure their 2009-10 season tickets by placing a $50 deposit per seat. Some of the exclusive benefits for full-season ticket holders will include:

• Guaranteed same seat for all 40 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center
• Significant savings off box office ticket prices
• Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability).

Season ticket packages and the Opening Night T-Shirt Trio for the 2009-10 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com. 

The previous article used excerpts from a press release. What's News is the alternate profile of Bleacher Report writer Todd Civin and is used to post press releases for the Worcester Sharks of the AHL, The Boston Breakers of the WPS, and the Lowell Spinners of the Eastern Baseball League. Civin is a supporter of A Glove of Their Own, the award winning children's story that teaches sharing through baseball. Visit www.agloveoftheirown.com for details.