ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off: K-Wings at IceMen

Published on October 19, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Tonight begins the 2013-2014 season and a home and home series for the Kalamazoo Wings and the Evansville IceMen. The two teams will meet again next Saturday, October 26th at Wings Stadium during the K-Wings home opener.

For the K-Wings tonight starts their sixth season in the ECHL and their 40th season overall. Last season Kalamazoo finished third in the North Division and didn't qualify for the postseason. The K-Wings went 7-3-1-1 against the IceMen last year.

Playing in no preseason games, this evening is the very first opportunity for fans to see the IceMen. Last season, Evansville finished fourth in the North Division and didn't qualify for the postseason. During the offseason, the IceMen hired Jeff Pyle as their new head coach.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Evansville IceMen

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All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 7-3-1-1

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-3 on March 27th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (2012-2013)

Next Meeting: Saturday, October 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Roster Moves

Earlier today, the K-Wings received forward David Pacan from the Utica Comets and defenseman Jeremie Blain was reassigned from the Vancouver Canucks. Yesterday, Kalamazoo released forward Ben Wilson.

Familiar Feel Kalamazoo's roster should have a familiar feel to fans. Of the K-Wings 21 players currently on their roster, 11 of them have played for the K-Wings in the careers.

Offensive in the Preseason Kalamazoo went 2-1-0-0 in three preseason games. The K-Wings outscored their opponents 10-6 in the preseason.

Starting Strong Since joining the ECHL, the K-Wings have been great on opening night. Kalamazoo is 4-0-0-0 in their ECHL season opening games, outscoring their opponents 18-4 in those games.

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 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.

K-Wings Live

Join special guest Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for "K-Wings Live" on Monday, November 11th. The show is on WZUU (92.5 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 6-7 p.m. at Brewster's in Portage.

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, October 26th Vs Evansville 7:30 PM (Home Opener & 10th Annual Orange Ice Game, presented by Meijer, 92.5 WZUU and WWMT)

Friday, November 1st Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Meet Duck Dynasty's Mountain Man)

Saturday, November 2nd @ Toledo 7:15 PM

Sunday, November 3rd Vs Cincinnati 3:00 PM (Family Hockey Day in the "ZOO" and Disney Princesses Day)

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