ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings at Fort Wayne Komets

February 7, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Allen County Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne, Indiana

Saturday, February 7, 2015 7:30 PM

Game Preview

For the second straight night, the Kalamazoo Wings will tangle with the Fort Wayne Komets. Tonight is the 11th of 15 regular season encounters between the teams. Kalamazoo defeated Fort Wayne last night 6-3 at Wings Stadium. On the season, the K-Wings are 4-5-1-0 against the Komets.

This evening starts a season-long five-game road swing for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo begin the night looking to extend a season-long seven-game (5-0-0-2) road unbeaten streak. With 44 points, the K-Wings start the night tied with the Cincinnati Cyclones for third place in the North Division.

Looking for redemption the Komets return home. Not only did Fort Wayne lose last night to Kalamazoo, but the Komets have dropped their last three contests to the K-Wings. With 61 points, the Komets are tied with the Toledo Walleye for first place in the North Division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals: Matt Caria, Dane Fox (14 Goals) Shawn Szydlowski (21 Goals)

Assists: Eric Kattelus (26 Assists) Mike Embach (27 Assists)

Points: Eric Kattelus (32 Points) Shawn Szydlowski (45 Points) +/-: Sacha Guimond (+13) Drew Daniels (+31)

Penalty Minutes: Ray Kaunisto (70 Minutes) Cody Sol (86 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Dane Fox (4 Goals) Mike Embach,

Shawn Szydlowski (4 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Justin Taylor (2 Goals) Mike Embach, Eric Faille (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Dane Fox, Justin Taylor (3 GW) Mathew Pistilli (5 GW)

Shots: Nathan Longpre (102 Shots) Shawn Szydlowski (131 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Matt Caria (18.7%) Mitchell Heard (28.6%)

Overtime Goals: Eric Kattelus, Zach McCullough (1 Goal) Shawn Szydlowski (2 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Gergo Nagy, Nathan Longpre Mathew Pistilli,

Justin Taylor (1 Goal) Shawn Szydlowski (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Gergo Nagy, Nathan Longpre (50%) Paul Crowder, Mathew Pistilli (66.7 %)

Goals Against Average: Scott Munroe (2.53 ) Pat Nagle ( 2.43)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.912) Pat Nagle (0.909)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All -Time Series: 178-175-47 (Includes ECHL, IHL and UHL )

All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time ECHL Series: 22-15-2-1

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 4-5-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-3 on February 6th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, March 6th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

On a Roll

Forward Eric Kattelus is riding a four-game point streak. Kattelus, who leads the team in scoring with 32 points, has recorded points in 13 out of his last 14 games.

Burning Up

Besides Kattelus, two other members of the K-Wings begin the night on impressive point streaks. Forward Matt Caria is on a six-game point streak, while forward Justin Taylor has points in three straight games.

Scorching the Komets

Defenseman Jeremie Blain has played well against the Komets. Blain has recorded three of his four goals against Fort Wayne and six out his 14 points.

On the Road Again

Tonight starts a season-long five-game road swing for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo begins the night looking to extend a season-long seven-game (5-0-0-2) road unbeaten streak.

Heating Up

Fort Wayne's Reid Petryk enters tonight on a three-game point streak. Petryk, who has played in 25 games this season, has earned all five of his points in the Komets last eight games.

Keep Them Under Three

To have success against the Komets teams better attempt to keep they under three goals. On the season, Fort Wayne is 27-5-0-2 when scoring three or more goals in a game.

In the Middle

Fort Wayne's best scoring period has been the second. The Komets have outscored their opponents 61-40 in the middle stanza.

Bouncing Back

So far this season, Fort Wayne has responded well after suffering a loss. The Komets are 10-2-0-0 in games following a regulation, overtime or shootout loss.

Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office, any Ticketmaster location or at kwings.com.

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 on the Net

Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Broadcast Network at www.echl.tv . Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 72 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pregame coverage begins with the Kalsee Credit Union Pre-Game Show 15 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 smart phones, tablets and computers logged onto the K-Wings Broadcast Network.

Upcoming Games

Sunday, February 8th @ Indy 3:05 PM

Thursday, February 12th @ Orlando 7:00 PM

Friday, February 13th @ Florida 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 14th @ Florida 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 18th Vs Gwinnett 7:00 PM (Wacky Wednesday: 10-Cent Hot Dogs)

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