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K-Wings add big time puck stopper
Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the United Hockey League and 2005-06 Central Division, Tarry Cup and Colonial Cup Champions, announce goaltender Tom Askey has signed a 2-year contract; per team policy the terms of the agreement will be undisclosed.
The K-Wings' new net protector joins the team after spending last year with Jokerit Helsinki (FNL). In his ten-year professional career, Askey has patrolled the creases of the top leagues in the world.
"Our goal this season is that same as last season, to win the Colonial Cup. To retain that kind of success you need a big-time goaltender," said Vice President/General Manager Paul L. Pickard. "All teams look for an experienced goaltender and with this signing we now have one."
Askey was drafted by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks during the 8th round (186th overall) of the 1993 National Hockey League Entry Draft. The native of Tonawanda, New York put his pro career on hold to finish his collegiate career at Ohio State University. Askey's NHL aspirations would become reality during the 1997-98 season, when he played in 7 games for the Mighty Ducks.
Nine of Askey's ten pro seasons have been played in either the International Hockey League or the American Hockey League. In the 2000-01 season, as a member of Rochester Americans, the netminder posted a 2.55 goals against average (GAA) and earned the Harry (HAP) Holmes Memorial Award, given to the AHL goaltender with the lowest GAA.
"Tom has made a career decision to stay close to home with his family who live here in the Kalamazoo area," said Pickard. "His character and leadership ability will definitely add to the nucleus we have already formed."
The K-Wings will begin defense of the Colonial Cup on Friday, October 13th with a road game against the Elmira Jackals. Kalamazoo will open up the home portion of their schedule on Saturday, October 21st versus the Flint Generals. The K-Wings will raise their championship banners and unveil their Colonial Cup Championship Rings during a ceremony prior to face-off. All fans that attend the home opener will receive a FREE magnetic schedule courtesy of Meijer.
Individual Tickets for the upcoming 2006-2007 season of K-Wings Hockey are on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Reaching the ticket office can be done by stopping by during their regular business hours of Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by calling (269) 345-5101.
Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the United Hockey League and 2005-06 Central Division, Tarry Cup and Colonial Cup Champions, announce goaltender Tom Askey has signed a 2-year contract; per team policy the terms of the agreement will be undisclosed.
The K-Wings' new net protector joins the team after spending last year with Jokerit Helsinki (FNL). In his ten-year professional career, Askey has patrolled the creases of the top leagues in the world.
"Our goal this season is that same as last season, to win the Colonial Cup. To retain that kind of success you need a big-time goaltender," said Vice President/General Manager Paul L. Pickard. "All teams look for an experienced goaltender and with this signing we now have one."
Askey was drafted by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks during the 8th round (186th overall) of the 1993 National Hockey League Entry Draft. The native of Tonawanda, New York put his pro career on hold to finish his collegiate career at Ohio State University. Askey's NHL aspirations would become reality during the 1997-98 season, when he played in 7 games for the Mighty Ducks.
Nine of Askey's ten pro seasons have been played in either the International Hockey League or the American Hockey League. In the 2000-01 season, as a member of Rochester Americans, the netminder posted a 2.55 goals against average (GAA) and earned the Harry (HAP) Holmes Memorial Award, given to the AHL goaltender with the lowest GAA.
"Tom has made a career decision to stay close to home with his family who live here in the Kalamazoo area," said Pickard. "His character and leadership ability will definitely add to the nucleus we have already formed."
The K-Wings will begin defense of the Colonial Cup on Friday, October 13th with a road game against the Elmira Jackals. Kalamazoo will open up the home portion of their schedule on Saturday, October 21st versus the Flint Generals. The K-Wings will raise their championship banners and unveil their Colonial Cup Championship Rings during a ceremony prior to face-off. All fans that attend the home opener will receive a FREE magnetic schedule courtesy of Meijer.
Individual Tickets for the upcoming 2006-2007 season of K-Wings Hockey are on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Reaching the ticket office can be done by stopping by during their regular business hours of Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by calling (269) 345-5101.