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Media Release

February 2, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Red Wings, Generals 2nd Annual Alumni Game slated for February 19th at the Dort Federal Event Center

2nd Annual Event includes special appearances from and

FLINT, – The Alumni will once again host the Red Wings Alumni for a star-studded contest at the newly renovated Dort Federal Event Center in Flint, Michigan. Legendary Red Wings and Flint Generals players will face off in a special alumni game on Friday night, February 19th at 7:30 p.m. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Kris Perani Foundation.

“For the second consecutive year, it will be great to see the guys back on the ice and in the crowd, playing the Red Wings alumni team, one of the greatest franchises in the (NHL),” said longtime Generals defenseman Lorne Knauft. “Hockey fans and sports fans, Firebirds fans, Generals fans and Red Wings fans alike, won’t want to miss it.”

Red Wings fan favorites and Joe Kocur will headline the NHL squad and will be joined by several notable Wings alumni including left winger Petr Klima, right wing and 50 - scorer, , right wing Brent Fedyk, center and 50 goal scorer, Jimmy Carson, center, Kevin Miller, defenseman, and goalie Eddie Mio. Red Wing legends Ted Lindsay and Alex Delvecchio will not participate on the ice but will meet and greet fans throughout the night on the Event Center concourse.

Several of Knauft’s Generals teammates will also be back on the ice including right wing Jim Duhart, defenseman Stephane Brochu, left wing Larry Bernard, defenseman Keith Whitmore, right wing Jason Glover and left wing John Heasty.

Despite the all-star lineup, the family-friendly event won’t break the bank as tickets are $15 and $25 and may be purchased at the Dort Federal Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets or www.tickemaster.com. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for $5 discounts.

Limited VIP (with hot hors d’oeuvres included) tickets are available for $60 and include reserved VIP seating, Blue Line Club access and a private player meet and greet in the Event Center lobby immediately following the game. Proceeds to benefit the Kris Perani Foundation.

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Flint Firebirds Hockey Club, Member of the Hockey League and 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, Michigan 48503 www.flintfirebirds.com About The Arena – The storied Dort Federal Event Center has been a sports and entertainment hub for Flint for close to five decades. In addition to being the current home of the ’s Flint Firebirds, it was the former home of the Generals (1969-85, 1992-2010), Spirits (1985-90), and the Bulldogs (1991-92).

Alumni Game at a Glance When: Friday, Feb 19, 7:30 PM Where: Dort Federal Event Center, 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint Tickets: $15-$25, $60 VIP/dinner – available at Dort Federal Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com

Box office number and hours: (810) 744-0580, Monday – Friday 9:00 AM thru 5:00 PM

Post-game only player meet and greet tickets $25, includes hot hors d’oeuvres and cash bar immediately following game in the lobby of the Dort Federal Event Center.

Charity Partner and Live Jersey Auction Post Game Info:

About The Kris Perani Hockey Foundation – It was created in 2007 in loving memory of Kris Perani. She loved watching all levels of kids hockey from the mites being put into position to the Bantams with their hard hitting competitive attitude. She would have been proud to support our foundation. She understood the financial commitment of hockey from House league to AAA. The relationships built within hockey are priceless. Help support youth hockey by making a tax deductible contribution to the KPHF.

The Kris Perani Hockey Foundation Mission Statement – is an organization whose goal is to provide hockey players in need with financial assistance. The benefit of sponsoring hockey players in need will strengthen the hockey community and have a positive impact on the chosen nominees and their families.

Detroit Red Wings Alumni Roster & Special Guests

* Alex Delvecchio - former forward, coach, and general manager who spent his entire NHL playing, coaching, and managerial careers with the . He played in 1549 games across 24 seasons where he amassed 456 goals, 825 assists, and 1281 points. At the time of his retirement he was second in league history in games played, assists, and points. He won the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct three times, was a member of three winning teams, and was inducted into the in 1977.

* Ted Lindsay - former forward for the Detroit Red Wings and of the NHL. He scored over 800 points in his Hockey Hall of Fame career, won the Art Ross Trophy in 1950, and won the Stanley Cup four times.

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Flint Firebirds Hockey Club, Member of the Ontario Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, Michigan 48503 www.flintfirebirds.com

* Mickey Redmond – Former right winger and 10 year NHL veteran, Redmond had back to back 50 goal seasons for the Red Wings in 1972-73 and 1973-74 before joining the Red Wings broadcast team. He played his junior hockey with the Ontario Hockey League’s .

* Joey Kocur – Known for his physical play, Kocur – one half of the “Bruise Brothers” with – was one of the most penalized players in NHL history, amassing 2,519 minutes in stints with the Red Wings, Rangers and Canucks.

* Brent Fedyk – Drafted by the Red Wings, the right wing suited up for 12 teams in five leagues including the Flyers and the Rangers.

* Eddie Mio – Goalie drafted by the Blackhawks in 1974 and closed out his pro career with the Red Wings in 1986.

* John Ogrodnick – Right wing posted a career-high 55 goals and 50 assists with the Red Wings during the 1984-85 and finished his NHL career in 1993 with 402 goals and 425 assists.

* Petr Klima – Left wing, who started and closed out his NHL career with the Red Wings – with stints on five other teams – posted 313 goals in his 13 NHL seasons.

* Kevin Miller – Michigan State graduate played on the U.S. National Team before making the jump to the NHL in 1988. He played for 10 NHL teams including the Detroit Red Wings.

* Wayne Presley – Right wing first suited up for the Chicago Blackhawks in 1984 where he posted a career-high 32 goals and 29 assists two years later.

* Rolf Nilsen – Left wing from Norway and Cape Coral, Fla. is a former ski jumper in his third season with the Red Wing Alumni. Nilsen is the new owner of the Dort Federal Event Center and the OHL’s Flint Firebirds.

* Sergei Kharin - forward played for the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League and for Krylia Sovetov Moscow in the Soviet Hockey League. He was the first Soviet born player to play a regular season game for the Jets.

* Brian Rolston - Born in Flint, Michigan, the forward won a Stanley Cup championship with the in 1995 and has represented the United States of America three times in Olympic competition for . In the Salt Lake City Olympics of 2002, he won the Silver Medal with Team USA.

* Jason Woolley - defenseman selected 61st overall in the 1989 NHL Draft by the and Stanley Cup Finalist with the .

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Flint Firebirds Hockey Club, Member of the Ontario Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, Michigan 48503 www.flintfirebirds.com Flint Generals Alumni Roster

* Lorne Knauft – The defenseman played in eight leagues, including eight seasons with the Generals. He posted a career-high 59 points during the 1996-97 season and was part of the 1999-2000 Colonial Cup championship team.

* Jim Duhart – The right wing suited up for 11 teams, including seven seasons with the Generals. He posted 198 goals while in Flint.

* Stephan Brochu – Drafted by the Rangers, the defenseman tallied a career-high 72 points during the 1997-98 season with the Generals and closed out his professional career with in Flint in 2001.

* Ross Wilson – Right wing suited up for 14 teams in five leagues during his career. He tallied a career-high 53 goals and 56 assists for the Generals during the 1996-97 season.

* Rob Valicevic - Played 6 seasons in the NHL before joining the Flint Generals in 2004-05 where he tallied 96 points in one season.

* Larry Bernard – Left wing played for both the Bulldogs (1992-93) and Generals (1993-95).

* Keith Whitmore – The defenseman got his start in the Ontario Hockey League before joining the ECHL and, then, signing with the Generals in 1993 where he posted a career-high 19 goals and 59 assists that season.

* Jason Glover – The right wing played three of his 11 professional seasons with the Generals, posting 101 goals and 116 assists.

* John Heasty – The left wing first took the ice in Flint with the Bulldogs in 1991 and, later, with the Generals, from 1993-98.

* Jon Finstrom – Center from New Baltimore, Mich. has 11 professional seasons under his belt and was twice voted the best two-way player in the with the Port Huron Border Cats.

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Flint Firebirds Hockey Club, Member of the Ontario Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, Michigan 48503 www.flintfirebirds.com