ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Cincinnati Moves Into First Place with Victory Over Kalamazoo

Published on January 23, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Cincinnati, OH- Avenging a six-goal lost at Wings Stadium last night, the Cincinnati Cyclones return the favor at the U.S. Bank arena defeating the Kalamazoo Wings 6-1.

A roll reversal from last night's opening period; it was the Cyclones that suffocated the K-Wings with scoring chances. Taking advantage of seven shots on net in the first four minutes of play, Cincinnati's Matt Pierce knocked in a Brett Motherwell slap shot to earn his team-leading 21st goal of the season.

Moments after the Pierce's tally, the Cyclones appeared to be in a position to extend their lead, as they went on a 5-on-3 power-play. However, with Kalamazoo allowing only three shots on net, Cincinnati squandered the extended man-advantage, keeping Cincinnati lead to one goal for the remainder of the period.

Totally out of character the K-Wings continued giving the Cyclones power-play chances in the second period. Whistled for eight penalties for 16 minutes in the period, Kalamazoo rewarded Cincinnati with seven man-advantage opportunities in the period, including three 5-on-3 opportunities. In total the K-Wings spent 9:53 seconds in the penalty box in the period and as a result the Cyclones made the Kalamazoo pay for their mistakes scoring all three of their goals on the man-up.

Bookend goals from Jimmy Kilpatrick (4th, 5th) and a tally from Barret Ehgoetz (17th) pushed the Cyclones lead to four goals.

Keeping up the pressure in the third, the Cyclones added strikes from Pierce (22nd) and Brock Sheahan (2nd) give them a six-goal advantage.

Midway in the period, Trent Daavettila (11th) registered the K-Wings lone goal of the night on the power-play.

The loss dropped the K-Wings into third place in the North Division, while the victory coupled with a Toledo Walleye loss to the Elmira Jackals propels the Cyclones into first place in the division.

For Game Stats: http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=7573

The K-Wings will return to Wings Stadium tomorrow, January 24th with a 4 p.m. face-off versus the Toledo Walleye on Charter Day. The first 1,000 kids (12 and under) will receive a pair of Thundersticks courtesy of Charter Media. Sunday's game will also feature a post-game skate with the players.

For an additional $10 fans can upgrade their tickets to make them all-you-can-eat seats, featuring hot dogs, nachos and popcorn.

Single-game tickets for any of the K-Wings 36 regular season home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

For more information about tonight's game, please contact director of public relations/broadcaster Mike Modugno at (269) 349-9772 extension 220.

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