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Countdown to Face-Off: K-Wings at Walleye Preseason

October 11, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo Wings @ Toledo Walleye

Huntington Center Toledo, Ohio

Saturday, October 12, 2013 7:15 PM

Game Preview:

Tonight will be the final opportunity for players to present their case to be on regular season rosters, as the Kalamazoo Wings battle the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center. This is the second meeting this week between the teams. On Wednesday, Kalamazoo defeated Toledo 5-1 at Wings Stadium.

Staying perfect in the preseason, the K-Wings used a two-goal performance from Matt Caria to defeat the Fort Wayne Komets 5-2 last night in The Annex. Dating back to last season, the K-Wings have won their last three preseason games.

While the K-Wings will play three preseason games, this evening will be the Walleye's second. Since their game on Wednesday, the Walleye have bolstered their lineup signing defenseman Phil Rauch and Russ Sinkewich, while receiving goaltender Mac Carruth from their AHL affiliate in Rockford.

Preseason

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

Goals: Matt Caria (3 Goals) Nikita Poliakov (1 Goal)

Assists: Joe Sova (3 Assists) Nick DeMarchi, Tyler Pilmore (1 Assist)

Points: Matt Caria, Joe Sova (3 Points) Nick Demarchi, Tyler Pilmore,

Nikita Poliakov (1 Point)

+/-: Matt Caria (+4) Dustin Parks, Nikita Poliakov (+1)

Penalty Minutes: Adam Polasek (14 Minutes) Garrett Clarke (5 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Dan Dries (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Dan Dries, Ray Kaunisto (1 GW) Entire Team (0 GW)

Shots: Matt Caria, Dan Dries, Daniel Koger, Tyler Pilmore (5 Shots)

Brandon Martell (7 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Matt Caria (42.9%) Nikita Poliakov (100%)

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%) Entire Team (0.0 %)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (0.00 ) Brooks Ostergard (3.92)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (1.000) Neil Conway, Brooks Ostergard (0.857)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Preseason Series: All-Time Preseason Series is Tied: 3-3-1-0

All-Time Regular Season Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 25-10-4-2

Preseason Series: K-Wings Lead Preseason Series: 1-0-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-1 on October 9th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, November 1st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Final Test

Tonight is the final preseason contest for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo will begin the regular season next Saturday night on the road against the Evansville IceMen.

Caria Carries On

Matt Caria continued his goal scoring tear last night scoring two times in the K-Wings victory. Coming into tonight, Caria leads the K-Wings in goals scored with three, plus/minus at +4 and is tied with defenseman Joe Sova to the team lead in scoring with three points.

Rolling Along

The K-Wings have won their first two games of the preseason. Dating back to last year, Kalamazoo has been victorious in three straight preseason tilts.

Media Luncheon

The K-Wings will host their annual Media Luncheon this Wednesday, October 16th. The gathering will be held at 1 p.m. at Old Burdick's Wings West and it is open to the public.

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 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 guests Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this Monday on "K-Wings Live". 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 19th @ Evansville 7:15 PM (CDT) (Start of the Regular Season)

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

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