ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings vs Fort Wayne Komets (Game Four)

Published on April 24, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo Wings Vs Fort Wayne Komets

Wings Event Center Kalamazoo, Michigan

Friday, April 24, 2015 7:30 PM

(Game Four of the Best-of-Seven Divisional Semifinals)

Game Preview

It's win or go home for the Kalamazoo Wings as they prepare for game four of the best-of-seven Divisional Semifinal series between versus the Fort Wayne Komets. The K-Wings lost game two 3-1 on Wednesday and trail the series three games to none.

After being held scoreless the game before, the K-Wings offense registered one goal from Lane Scheidl in game three. Through three games, Kalamazoo's offense has registered just three goals against Fort Wayne goaltender Roman Will.

The Komets success this series has been geared to having a quick start in the opening period. Fort Wayne has outscored Kalamazoo 4-0 in the opening 20 minutes. Matthew Pistilli led the Komets offense in game three scoring twice in the victory.

Team Playoff Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals Patrick Kennedy, Gergo Nagy Garrett Meurs, Matthew Pistilli (2 Goals)

Lane Scheidl (1 Goal)

Assists Denny Urban (2 Assists) Mike Embach (3 Assists)

Points Gergo Nagy, Denny Urban (2 Points) Mike Embach,

Matthew Pistilli (3 Points)

+/- Jake Chelios, Justin Kovacs Mikael Tam (+4)

Michael Neal (+/-0)

Penalty Minutes Matt Caria, Eric Kattelus (12 Minutes) Kaleigh Schrock (12 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Patrick Kennedy (1 Goal) Garrett Meurs (1 Goal)

Short Handed Goals Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Entire Team (0 GW) Garrett Meurs (2 GW)

Shots: Ludwig Blomstrand, Eric Faille (13 Shots)

Dane Fox (12 Shots)

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

Shooting Percentage: Lane Scheidl (25%) Garrett Meurs (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.41) Roman Will (1.00)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.933) Roman Will (0.969)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Trial All-Time IHL Playoff Series: 15-20

Playoff Best-of-Seven Series: K-Wings Trail the Best-of-Seven Series: Three Games to None

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-1 on April 22nd @ Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, April 25th @ Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, MI (Game Five, If Necessary)

Getting Out if Front

Striking for the game's first goal proved to be successful for the K-Wings this season. While they haven't scored first in the postseason they were 22-9-0-2 in the regular season when scoring before their opposition.

Turning Them Aside

Goaltender Joel Martin led all ECHL goaltenders in saves during the regular season with 1,604. In the playoffs, Martin has continued to rack up the saves, as he ranks third in the league with 97.

Snapping a Streak

The K-Wings enter tonight looking to snap a streak. Dating back to last season, Kalamazoo has lost their last five playoff games.

Facing Elimination

In their 41-year history, the K-Wings are 16-25 (IHL: 9-18, UHL: 6-3, ECHL 1-4) in elimination games. In their eight previous playoff appearances, which date back to the 2003-04 season, the K-Wings are 7-8 in contests with their season hangs in the balance.

Fast Starts

Fort Wayne has jumped out to early leads in this series. The Komets have outscored the K-Wings 4-0 in the opening period.

Good Things Come in Threes

Fort Wayne's Mike Embach enters tonight looking to continue a streak. Embach has earned points in all three games this series.

Making Them Count

Fort Wayne Garrett Meurs has scored two goals on two shots in this series. Not only is Meurs shooting at 100 percent, but both of his goals have been game-winners.

Willing them to Victory

Komets netminder Roman Will has been tough to score on. Will leads all ECHL goaltenders in the playoffs with a goals-against average of 1.00.

Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets at the Wings Events Center 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

*Saturday, April 25th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Divisional Semifinals, Game Five)

*Monday, April 27th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Divisional Semifinals, Game Six)

*Wednesday, April 29th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Divisional Semifinals, Game Seven)

(* Denotes Games that Will Only Be Played If Necessary)

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