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November 4, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It will be a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals, as the Kalamazoo Wings travel to the WesBanco Arena this evening to battle the Wheeling Nailers. Last season, the K-Wings captured the Eastern Conference crown over the Nailers in six games.

Owning the second-best record (4-1-0-0) in the Eastern Conference, the K-Wings enter tonight atop of the North Division, two points better than the Chicago Express. Tonight will begin a two-game road swing for Kalamazoo, who is 1-1-0-0 away from Wings Stadium this season.

While the K-Wings have the second-best record in the league, the Nailers can make claim to the best record in the entire ECHL. With a record of 5-0-0-0, Wheeling is the last remaining undefeated team in the league. The Nailers hold a three-point lead for first-place in the Atlantic Division over the Reading Royals.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Wheeling Nailers

Goals: Patrick Asselin (5 Goals) Matt Lombardi (4 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (7 Assists) Zach Hansen,

Patrick Johnson (5 Assists)

Points: Patrick Asselin, Trent Daavettila, Patrick Johnson (7 Points)

Brandon Svendsen (7 Points)

+/-: Joe Sova (+8) Five Players Tied (+6)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (45 Minutes) Peter Merth (7 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Brandon Svendsen (2 Goals) Chris Barton (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Justin Taylor (1 Goal) Chris Barton, Nick Plastino (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Brandon Svendsen (2 GW) Chris Barton (2 GW)

Shots: Brandon Svendsen (18 Shots) Chris Barton (24 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Patrick Asselin (35.7%) Mikael Bedard,

Devin DiDiomete (33.3%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Entire Team (0.0%) Entire Team (0.0%)

Goals Against Average: Riley Gill (2.60) Peter Delmas (1.87)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.919) Peter Delmas (0.913)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 10-6-1-1

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-1 on May 10th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (2011 Playoffs)

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 28th @ WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia

Roster Moves

Yesterday defenseman Elgin Reid was loaned to the AHL's Houston Aeros. In a separate transaction, the K-Wings activated defenseman Mike Matczak from the team's 7-Day IR.

Sova Earns Award

On Wednesday, defenseman Joe Sova was named the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for October. Sova finished the first month of the season with a league-best +8.

Atlantic Bound

After playing their first five games within the North Division, the K-Wings will head out of division for a pair of road games against the Atlantic Division. Tonight, Kalamazoo will play the Wheeling Nailers and then travel to the First Arena to battle the Elmira Jackals tomorrow night.

On a Roll

Forward Patrick Asselin starts the week on a four-game point streak. Asselin, who leads the team with five goals, has rattled off seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) during the streak.

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 the Wings Stadium Ticket Office at (269) 345-5101.

Get On-Line

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

Bootland and Strong on the Radio

Join special guests Darryl Bootland and Dean Strong as they join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this Monday on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 6-7 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 (95.9 FM WLKM & 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 15 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, November 5th @ Elmira 7:35 PM

Sunday, November 6th Vs Chicago 4:00 PM ("Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO!", Presented by Meijer, Pepsi Kalamazoo Gazette and Charter Communications)

Friday, November 11th Vs Trenton 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday and Military Appreciation Day, Presented by SportClips Haircuts and WRKR)

Saturday, November 12th Vs Chicago 7:30 PM (Scout Night and a Saturday "Celebrity" Series featuring Fishing Legend Kevin Van Dam)

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