Monsters Return Former Vernon Viper Strong To K-Wings:

After missing the playoffs the AHL Lake Erie Monsters have returned former Vernon Vipers forward Dean Strong off loan to the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings. Strong was loaned to Lake Erie back on December 15th 2011, collected (4-10-11) with the Monsters. In 21 games with the K-Wings Strong collected (11-12-23) before going to the AHL. Strong played one year in Vernon (2004-05) collecting (35-56-91) with the Vipers during the regular season is in his third season with the Wings. This was Strong's second jump to the American Hockey League this season as the Wings loaned Strong to the AHL Chicago Wolves back in November.

Dean Strong's Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=83858

This is posted on the Wings website:

STRONG RETURNS FROM LAKE ERIE

Forward Dean Strong will Return to K-Wings Roster in Game Three against South Carolina

April 17, 2012 - Mike Modugno

Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster

Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL, two-time defending North Division Champions, reigning Eastern Conference Champions and National Hockey League affiliate to the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Albany Devils, announce forward Dean Strong has been returned from loan from the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters.

Strong, who has been with Lake Erie since December 15th, posted 14 points (4 goals, 10 assists) with the Monsters.

During the regular season, Strong registered 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) in 21 games with the K-Wings.

In a separate transaction, Kalamazoo has placed forward Bryan Haczyk on the Playoff Reserved List.

The K-Wings will continue the Kelly Cup Playoffs with game three of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals this Wednesday, April 18th with a 7:05 p.m. face-off versus the South Carolina Stingrays at the North Charleston Coliseum.

Kalamazoo and South Carolina will tangle in game four of the series this Friday, April 20th at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. If necessary, game five of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals will occur on Saturday, April 21st at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum.

Tickets for the K-Wings round two playoff games are $16.05 and $19.95 for adults, $15.05 for seniors (62 years and older) and military (with proper ID) and only $10.05 for kids ages 12 and under. Fans can save money by purchasing K-Wings single game tickets in advance because tickets purchased on the day of a game increase by $1.

For more information about Dean Strong returning to the K-Wings, please contact Mike Modugno, director of public relations and broadcaster at (269) 349-9772, extension 220.