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Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo vs Evansville

January 5, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It will be a divisional clash on Vanrick Drive, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Evansville IceMen this evening at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo holds a slight advantage in the season series with a record 3-2-0-0 against Evansville.

Snapping a two-game winning streak last night, the K-Wings were shutout for the first time this season in a 2-0 setback against the Toledo Walleye. Tonight will conclude a three-game home stand for the K-Wings, who are 9-8-0-0 at Wings Stadium this season.

In fifth place in the North Division, the IceMen are only two points behind the K-Wings for fourth. Concluding a six-game home stand (2-4-0-0) with a 5-1 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears last night, the IceMen will travel to Kalamazoo looking to snap a six-game (0-4-0-2) road winless streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Evansville Icemen

Goals: Aaron Clarke (12 Goals) Josh Beaulieu (14 Goals)

Assists: Sam Ftorek (20 Assists) Todd Robinson (24 Assists)

Points: Eric Kattelus (27 Points) Josh Beaulieu (31 Points)

+/-: Darren Archibald (+6), Dylan Clarke, Trent Vogelhuber (+3)

Penalty Minutes: Harry Young (39 Minutes) Matt Gens (77 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Darren Archibald, Eric Kattelus (4 Goals)Josh Beaulieu (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Eric Kattelus (1 Goal) Trent Vogelhuber (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Aaron Clarke, Eric Kattelus (2 GW) Josh Beaulieu (4 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (90 Shots) Kevin Baker (105 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Aaron Clarke (19.4%) Wade MacLeod (40%)

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

Shootout Goals: Kory Karlander (2 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Michael Davies (100%) Entire Team (0 %)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.71 ) Paul Dainton (3.15)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.916) Paul Dainton (0.898)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-2-0-0

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-2-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-3 on December 22nd @ Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana

Next Meeting: Friday, January 18th @ Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana

Roster Moves Earlier today, the K-Wings made several transactions. Kalamazoo placed forward Brett Lysak on the 21-Day IR; Sam Ftorek was placed on the team's reserve list, while claiming defenseman John Kivisto from the Toledo Walleye.

Good After One

When the K-Wings lead after the first period, they usually are victorious. Kalamazoo is 5-2-1-0 in games leading after the opening 20 minutes.

Rebounding

Including last night, the K-Wings have been shut out seven times in their ECHL history. In their previous six occasions, Kalamazoo is 3-2-0-1 in games following them being held scoreless.

Nearing a Milestone Forward Nick Sirota is closing in a personal milestone. Sirota is three assists shy of 100 in his career.

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 guests Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on Monday, January 14th for the next edition of "K-Wings Live". The show is on WZUU (92.5 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 6-7 p.m. at Old Burdick's Downtown.

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

Sunday, January 6th @ Toledo 5:05 PM

Saturday, January 12th @ Gwinnett 7:05 PM

Sunday, January 13th @ Gwinnett 4:05 PM

Wednesday, January 16th Vs Elmira 7:00 PM (Kibbles & Sticks, Presented by Adams Outdoors and MLive)

Friday, January 18th @ Evansville 7:15 PM (CDT)

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