Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings vs Evansville IceMen
Published on February 21, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Kalamazoo Wings Vs Evansville IceMen
Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, Michigan
Saturday, February 21, 2015 7:30 PM
Game Preview
Tonight will be the third of four meetings between the Kalamazoo Wings and the Evansville IceMen. This will be the first visit for the IceMen to Wings Stadium this season. Kalamazoo is 2-0-0-0 versus Evansville. The teams will wrap up the season series on March 4th back in the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.
Winners of three straight, the K-Wings will look to continue their streak during the 15th annual Pink Ice and 4th annual Susan G. Komen Night presented by Eaton Corporation. The K-Wings are 10-4-0-0 during the Pink Ice Game, including a record of 4-1-0-0 since joining the ECHL.
This evening is the sixth game of a season-long seven-game road swing for the IceMen. Evansville has dropped the first five games by a combined score of 23-8. Evansville comes into Wings Stadium looking to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Evansville IceMen
Goals: Dane Fox (18 Goals) Robin Soudek, Brandon Wong (16 Goals)
Assists: Eric Kattelus (29 Assists) Brandon Wong (21 Assists)
Points: Eric Kattelus (35 Points) Brandon Wong (37 Points)
+/-: Isaac Macleod (+9) Patrick Kennedy (+5)
Penalty Minutes: Ray Kaunisto (74 Minutes) Kevin Harvey (187 Minutes)
Power Play Goals: Dane Fox (5 Goals) Brandon Wong (4 Goals)
Short Handed Goals: Justin Taylor (3 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)
Game Winning Goals: Dane Fox (4 GW) Brandon Wong (3 GW)
Shots: Dane Fox (113 Shots) Robin Soudek (110 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Matt Caria (18.8%) Mark Nathoine (18.8%)
Overtime Goals: Dane Fox, Eric Kattelus Brandon Wong (1 Goal)
Zach McCullough (1 Goal)
Shootout Goals: Nathan Longpre, Gergo Nagy, Thomas Frazee (2 Goals) Justin Taylor (1 Goal)
Shootout Percentage: Nathan Longpre, Gergo Nagy (50%) Thomas Frazee, Brandon Wong (50 %)
Goals Against Average: Scott Munroe (2.53 ) Branden Komm ( 2.47)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.914) Branden Komm (0.920)
All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 8-6-2-1
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-0-0-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-5 on January 3rd @ Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 4th @ Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana
Pink Ice Game Results
# Day of the Week Date Opponent Result Score Attendance
1. Wednesday 02-14-01 vs. New Haven L 5-1 2,243
2. Thursday 02-13-02 vs. Muskegon L 4-3 2,642
3. Friday 02-14-03 vs. Adirondack L 5-2 3,099
4. Saturday 02-14-04 vs. Richmond W 2-1 5,402
5. Monday 02-14-05 vs. Rockford W 2-1 3,262
6. Tuesday 02-14-06 vs. Muskegon W 6-5 (SO) 3,987
7. Wednesday 02-14-07 vs. Elmira W 3-0 3,748
8. Thursday 02-14-08 vs. Flint W 5-4 3,928
9. Saturday 02-14-09 vs. Port Huron W 5-4 (OT) 5,413
10. Sunday 02-14-10 vs. Toledo W 3-0 4,650
11. Monday 02-14-11 vs. Wheeling W 3-2 3,345
12. Tuesday 02-14-12 vs. Cincinnati W 4-3 2,755
13. Thursday 02-14-13 vs. Trenton L 3-4 3,065
14. Friday 02-14-15 vs. Toledo W 5-2 4,727
Totals: Record: 10-4-0-0 (Overall Record) Attendance: 52,466 (3,748 Average)
4-1-0-0 (ECHL Record)
2-0-0-0 (IHL Record)
4-3-0-0 (UHL Record)
Pretty in Pink
This evening the K-Wings will host the 15th Annual Pink Ice Game. Kalamazoo is 10-4-0-0 on pink ice, which includes a record of 4-1-0-0 since joining the ECHL during the 2009-10 season.
Family Matter
Tonight will be the K-Wings debut of Steven Kaunisto. Kaunisto, who is the cousin of forward Ray Kaunisto, was traded earlier this week from the Florida Everblades for future considerations.
Good Things Come in Threes
Kalamazoo's Ludwig Blomstrand and Gergo Nagy each begin the night on three-game point streak. Besides the point streak, Blomstrand is also on a three-game goal streak; netting four goals during the stretch.
Heating Up
The K-Wings are starting to heat up. Kalamazoo begins the night on a three-game winning streak.
Good After One
Evansville has been tough to stop when they lead after the first period. The IceMen are 7-2-0-0 when leading after the opening 20 minutes.
On the Road
Tonight is game six of season-long seven-game road trip for the IceMen. Evansville is 0-5-0-0 and has been outscored 8-23 in those contests.
Lighting the Lamp
The IceMen come into this evening averaging 2.39 goals per game, which lowest average in the ECHL. Conversely, Evansville is allowing 3.65 goals a night, third most in the league and most in the Eastern Conference.
Looking to Snap a Streak
Evansville hits the ice looking to snap a streak. The IceMen are on an eight-game losing streak.
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 22nd Vs Wheeling 3:00 PM (Family Hockey Day in the 'Zoo featuring Knights, Princesses and Pirates)
Wednesday, February 25th @ Indy 7:05 PM
Friday, February 27th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Michigan Blood Night and 3,2,1 Countdown to Fun! featuring $3 Beer, $2 Pepsi Products and $1 Hot Dogs)
Saturday, February 28th @ Toledo 7:15 PM
Sunday, March 1st @ Toledo 5:05 PM
ECHL Stories from February 21, 2015
- Eagles Shut Out by Condors 4-0 - Colorado Eagles
- Mavericks Topped 4-3 by Rush in Regulation - Kansas City Mavericks
- Second Period Subdues Thunder in Loss to Oilers - Wichita Thunder
- Schultz' Hat Trick Powers Rush To Fourth Straight Win - Rapid City Rush
- Royals Go Three-For-Three in Cincinnati with 4-1 Win - Reading Royals
- Rush Edge Mavericks 4-3 - Rapid City Rush
- IceMen freeze K-Wings - Kalamazoo Wings
- Everblades Slip Past Solar Bears in Shootout - Florida Everblades
- IceMen Score Season High Seven Goals to Destroy Wings - Evansville IceMen
- Caig's Hat-Trick Helps Oilers Silence Thunder - Tulsa Oilers
- Stingrays Shatter Pink in the Rink Attendance Record; Defeat Road Warriors 5-2 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Conway, Walleye Blank Nailers, 5-0 - Wheeling Nailers
- Gwinnett Edged out Once Again by Fort Wayne, 3-2 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Nicholls Scores Twice in 5-2 Loss to South Carolina - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Royals Get Past Cyclones, 4-1 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Jackals Fall to Fuel, 5-2 - Elmira Jackals
- Carruth's 43 Stops Lead Fuel to 5-2 Win - Indy Fuel
- ECHL Transactions - February 21 - ECHL
- Nailers at Walleye Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Condors vs. Colorado Tonight - Bakersfield Condors
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Carr Receives Call-Up - Colorado Eagles
- Game Day Capsule: Tulsa at Wichita - Wichita Thunder
- Preview: Warriors Seek Revenge in Massive Weekend Bout - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati vs. Reading - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Thunder Goes Pink IX Rolls Along with Ryan Constant Bobblehead Night - Stockton Thunder
- Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings vs Evansville IceMen - Kalamazoo Wings
- Gladiators Game Preview: Gladiators at Komets - Atlanta Gladiators
- K-Wings Complete Trade with Everblades - Kalamazoo Wings
- Pesky Pack Looks to Finish off Fuel in Weekend Finale - Elmira Jackals
- Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Celebrate 9th Annual Pink in the Rink Tonight against Road Warrior - South Carolina Stingrays
- Skapski Becomes Sixth Road Warriors' Graduate to Reach NHL - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- ECHL Today - February 21 - ECHL
- The Royal Road Ahead: Reading Royals at Cincinnati Cyclones - Reading Royals
- Americans Maintain Mastery over Missouri - Allen Americans
- Francis buries Utah with OT winner, completes comeback - Alaska Aces
- Grizzlies, Alaska Share Standings Points in 4-3 Aces' OT Win - Utah Grizzlies
- Reign Clip Eagles 3-2 - Ontario Reign
- Goalie Duel in Stockton Ends in Idaho's Favor - Stockton Thunder
- Eagles Grounded by Reign, 3-2 - Colorado Eagles
- Solar Bears Outshine Everblades - Florida Everblades
- Rush Clip Thunder with Late Third Period Goal - Wichita Thunder
- Mavericks Edged 4-3 in OT by Americans - Kansas City Mavericks
- Power Play Goal Helps Rush Edge Thunder - Rapid City Rush
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