ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo vs Fort Wayne

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


For the 11th time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will take on their archrivals, the Fort Wayne Komets. In total, the teams will meet 16 times this season, so far Kalamazoo is 4-5-1-0 versus the Komets, including a record of 3-3-0-0 at Wings Stadium.

For the second straight contest, the K-Wings suffered a heartbreaking defeat, this time with a 4-3 overtime setback last night to the Evansville IceMen at the Ford Center. With 36 points, Kalamazoo is tied with Evansville for fourth place in the North Division.

Tonight is the start of a three-game road swing for Fort Wayne. The Komets travel to Wings Stadium with a chance to get a share of first place in the North Division. With 46 points, Fort Wayne trails the division-leading Cincinnati Cyclones by two points.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals: Aaron Clarke, Eric Kattelus Thomas Beauregard,

Nick Sirota (13 Goals) Jean-Michel Rizk (15 Goals)

Assists: Kory Karlander (21 Assists) Brandon Marino (34 Assists)

Points: Eric Kattelus (32 Points) Brandon Marino (46 Points)

+/-: Darren Archibald (+6) Josh Brittain (+10)

Penalty Minutes: Harry Young (43 Minutes) Brent Henley,

Daniel Maggio (127 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Eric Kattelus (5 Goals) Josh Brittain, Brett Smith (3 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Eric Kattelus, Nick Sirota (1 Goal) Matt Firman, Jean-Michel Rizk (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Aaron Clarke, Eric Kattelus (2 GW) Thomas Beauregard,

Jean-Michel Rizk (3 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (100 Shots) Brandon Marino (122 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Eric Kattelus (17.3%) Brayden Metz (25%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Daniel Maggio, Mike Hoban (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Kory Karlander, Eric Kattelus (2 Goals) Jean -Michel Rizk (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: John Armstrong, Michael Davies, Colin Chaulk, Brayden Metz,

Sam Ftorek (100%) Jean-Michel Rizk (100 %)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.75 ) Ken Reiter (2.84)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.915) Ken Reiter (0.913)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All -Time Series: 161-165-45 (Includes ECHL, IHL and UHL )

All-Time ECHL Series: All-Time ECHL Series is Tied: 4-5-1-0

Season Series: Season Series is Tied: 4-5-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-1 on December 28th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 30th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Golden Ice, I'm Lovin' It

Kalamazoo will host the Fort Wayne Komets tonight during the 5th Annual McDonald's Golden Ice Game. The K-Wings are 2-2-0-0 on golden ice and 2-1-0-0 since joining the ECHL.

Lighting the Lamp Forward Nick Sirota, who has registered five goals in his last three games, has netted goals in three straight games. The three-game goal streak is a season-high for Kalamazoo.

Red Hot

Forwards Alexandre Grenier and John Armstrong enter tonight on impressive point streaks. Grenier has earned points in four straight games, while Armstrong is on a three-game point streak.

Dishing it Out

Kalamazoo's Sam Ftorek has recorded 20 assists this season. The 20 helpers places Ftorek tied for third among all ECHL defensemen.

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, February 11th 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 Wings West.

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

Friday, January 25th @ Toledo 7:05 PM

Saturday, January 26th @ Cincinnati 7:35 PM

Sunday, January 27th Vs Bakersfield 3:00 PM (Wendy's Kid Movie Night and Family Hockey Day in 'ZOO, presented by Consumers Credit Union, Bronson Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Charter Media and MLive)

Wednesday, January 30th Vs Fort Wayne 7:00 PM (Red Solo Cup Night, Presented by WNWN)

Friday, February 1st @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM

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