K-Wings Weekly
April 21, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL) - Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Fast Forward
Kalamazoo Wings @ Greenville Road Warriors Wednesday, April 23rd
7:00 p.m.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, South Carolina -Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Listen Live: www.wzuu.com
Tied at one game apiece, the series will head down to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena for game three of the best-of-seven this Wednesday, April 23rd at 7 p.m. During the regular season, Kalamazoo won both meetings on the road in Greenville.
Kalamazoo Wings @ Greenville Road Warriors Friday, April 25th
7:00 p.m.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, South Carolina
-Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Listen Live: www.wzuu.com
Game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals will occur on Saturday, April 25th at 7p.m. Fans can watch all road games during the series at Old Burdick's Wings West in Kalamazoo.
Kalamazoo Wings @ Greenville Road Warriors Saturday, April 26th
7:00 p.m.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, South Carolina
-Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Listen Live: www.wzuu.com
The series will continue on Saturday, April 26th with a 7 p.m. encounter at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena for game five of the best-of-seven series.
On the Ice The following is the K-Wings practice schedule for the week (subject to change) -Tuesday: 12-1:30 pm (Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, South Carolina) -Wednesday: 11:15 am-12 pm (Morning State at Bon Secours Arena in preparation for game @ Greenville) -Thursday: 12-1:30 pm (Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, South Carolina) -Friday: 11:15 am-12pm (Morning State at Bon Secours Arena in preparation for game @ Greenville) -Saturday: 11:15 am-12pm (Morning State at Bon Secours Arena in preparation for game @ Greenville)
-Sunday: No Practice
Game Rewind
Friday, April 18th Vs Greenville Road Warriors (Greenville 2-Kalamazoo 1) Game 1 Conf. Quarterfinals
Kalamazoo, MI - The Greenville Road Warriors lived up to the team nickname Friday night, jumping out to a second period lead and never looking back in a 2-1 victory over the Kalamazoo Wings in game one of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup. Read More
Saturday, April 19th Vs Greenville Road Warriors (Kalamazoo 3-Greenville 2) Game 2 Conf. Quarterfinals
Kalamazoo, MI - Responding from a game one loss, the Kalamazoo Wings answered back in game two, evening the best-of-seven series against the Greenville Road Warriors with a 3-2 victory Saturday night at Wings Stadium. Read More
ECHL Standings and Statistics
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals: Matt Caria, Dustin Cloutier, David Pacan, Yannick Veilleux (1 Goal)
Assists: Eric Kattelus (2 Assists)
Points: Dustin Cloutier, Eric Kattelus (2 Points)
+/-: Matt Caria, Eric Kattelus, Ben Wilson (+1) Penalty Minutes: Ben Wilson (5 Minutes)
Power Play Goals: Dustin Cloutier (1 Goal)
Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)
Game Winning Goals: David Pacan (1 GW)
Shots: Justin Taylor (10 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Dustin Cloutier (50%)
Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.00 )
Save Percentage: Jordan Binnington (0.944)
On the Road
The K-Wings will play the next three games of the best-of-seven series on the road. During the regular season, Kalamazoo was 20-14-0-2 away from Wings Stadium.
Killing Time
During the regular season, the K-Wings were 10th in the ECHL in killing penalties with a percentage of 84.6%. In the playoffs, Kalamazoo has stepped up their game as they are tied for first in penalty killing at 100%.
Close Calls
The first two games of the K-Wings Eastern Conference Quarterfinals have been decided by a single goal. Kalamazoo is no stranger to close games as they were 14-10-3-5 in the regular season.
Youth Movement
So far in the postseason, rookies have played a significant role in the K-Wings offense. Heading into game three, half of Kalamazoo's goals have been scored by first year players.
The Obscure Stat of the Week
Goaltender Joel Martin is the K-Wings all-time leader in goals-against average in the playoffs. In his 22 playoffs appearances for the K-Wings, Martin has a GAA of 2.01.
Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!
Tickets for all K-Wings regular season and Pepsi Playoff 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 stopping by the Wings Stadium Ticket Office or at any Ticketmaster location.
What's Going On
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, videos on your hometown team, and much, much more including our current promotional schedule .
Watch Parties
Follow the K-Wings on the road during the Kelly Cup Playoffs at Old Burdick's Wings West. Old Burdick's Wings West will host watch parties for every K-Wings road playoff contest.
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
Wednesday, April 23rd @ Greenville 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Three)
Friday, April 25th @ Greenville 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Four)
Saturday, April 26th @ Greenville 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Five)
*Tuesday, April 29th Vs Greenville 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Six)
*Wednesday, April 30thVs Greenville 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Seven)
(* Denotes Games that Will Only Be Played If Necessary)
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