ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off: K-Wings at Cincinnati Cyclones

Published on December 7, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It will be a divisional affair from the Queen City, as the Kalamazoo Wings travel to U.S. Bank Arena to battle the Cincinnati Cyclones. On the season, the K-Wings are 0-2-0-0 against the Cyclones, which includes a 3-2 loss on Halloween in their last visit to Cincinnati.

Trying to get back on track, the K-Wings will conclude a three-game road trip by attempting to snap a three-game winless streak (0-2-1-0). With 19 points, Kalamazoo begins the night tied in third place in the North Division with the Fort Wayne Komets.

Leading the North Division by a single point over the Toledo Walleye, the Cyclones hit the ice not only looking to increase their lead in the division, but to extend a streak. Entering tonight, Cincinnati has won three straight games at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

Goals: Brett Lysak (10 Goals) Jason Shalla (9 Goals)

Assists: Sam Ftorek (15 Assists) Michael Pelech (13 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander, Brett Lysak (19 Points) Michael Pelech (16 Points)

+/-: Brett Lysak (+9), Brian O'Hanley (+10)

Penalty Minutes: Darren Archibald (29 Minutes) David MacDonald (39 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Darren Archibald (4 Goals) Garrett Wilson (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Eric Kattelus (1 Goal) Charles-Olivier Roussel (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Eric Kattelus (1 GW) Josh Shalla (3 GW)

Shots: Darren Archibald (65 Shots) Mathieu Aubin (73 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Brett Lysak (16.9%) Josh Shalla (39.1%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Cam Reid (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Michael Davies, Brett Lysak (1 Goal) Mathieu Aubin (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Michael Davies, Brett Lysak (100%) Mathieu Aubin, Francois Bouchard,

Brian O'Hanley, Josh Shalla (100 %)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.53 ) Brian Foster (2.10)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.925) Brian Foster (0.922)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 47-53-3-7 (Includes ECHL/IHL)

All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Lead ECHL All-Time Series: 23-17-3-3

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-2-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-4 on November 2nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Monday, December 31st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Roster Moves

Forward Alexandre Mallet was reassigned to the team on Tuesday, while defenseman Mike Matczak was returned on loan from the Manchester Monarchs on Thursday. On Wednesday, the K-Wings released forward Cody Crichton.

Six Pack

Forward Kory Karlander has earned points in six straight games. The six-game point streak ties Karlander with Sam Ftorek and Eric Kattelus for the longest point streak by a K-Wings player this season.

Killing Time

Kalamazoo penalty killing has been effective. Dating back to November 23rd, the K-Wings have killed off their opponents last 14 power-play chances.

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo begins the week on a three-game winless (0-2-1-0) streak. The three-game streak ties the K-Wings longest winless streak of the season.

Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the ECHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale now by calling stopping by the Wings Stadium Ticket Office or at any Ticketmaster location.

Get On-Line

This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto the team's website at www.kwings.com . The site has player profiles, video on your hometown team, and much, much more.

Martin, Reid and Young on the Radio

Join special guests Head Coach Nick Bootland along with Joel Martin, Elgin Reid, Harry Young and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on Monday, December 10th for the next edition of "K-Wings Live". The show is on WZUU (92.5 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 6-8 p.m. at Old Burdick's Wings West.

K-Wings on Radio

Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (92.5 FM WZUU & on kwings.com). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 72 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre-game coverage begins with the Kalsee Credit Union Pre-Game Show 20 minutes prior to face-off. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the opening face-off to the final buzzer, keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.

Upcoming Games

Saturday, December 8th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (WZUU Biggest Walleye Fish Fry in Michigan)

Wednesday, December 12th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Friday, December 14th Vs Evansville 7:30 PM (Star Wars Night and FANomenal Friday)

Saturday, December 15th Vs Florida 7:30 PM (WKFR Holiday Fest, Featuring the Teddy Bear Toss Game)

Sunday, December 16th @ Fort Wayne 5:00 PM

Friday, December 21st Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (COOL 101 Game Show Night)

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