ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings vs Greenville Road Warriors Game Six

Published on April 29, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
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It's a win-or-go home game for the Kalamazoo Wings, as they host the Greenville Road Warriors in a crucial game six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The K-Wings lost game five 4-3 in an epic triple overtime finish and as a result trail the best-of-seven series three game to two.

Kalamazoo returns home looking to force a decisive game seven with a boost to their lineup. Earlier this afternoon, the K-Wings added forward Eric Kattelus and defenseman Brent Ponich. Both players were in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves.

Greenville heads into Wings Stadium looking to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second time in team history. The Road Warriors last advanced to the conference semifinals during the 2011 postseason, where they lost to the Wheeling Nailers in seven games.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Greenville Road Warriors

Goals: Matt Caria, Yannick Veilleux (3 Goals) Andrew Rowe (4 Goals)

Assists: Dustin Cloutier, Sean Berkstresser, Andrew Rowe,

Mike Matczak (3 Assists) Marc-Olivier Vallerand (3 Assists)

Points: Dustin Cloutier (4 Points) Andrew Rowe (6 Points)

+/-: Matt Caria, Eric Kattelus, Samuel Noreau, Mike Matczak (+1 ) Marc-Olivier Vallerand (+3)

Penalty Minutes: Nick Sirota (16 Minutes) Sam Klassen (8 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Dustin Cloutier, Justin Taylor, Entire Team (0 Goals)

Yannick Veilleux (1 Goal)

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

Game Winning Goals: Matt Caria, David Pacan (1 GW) Scott Arnold, Bretton Cameron,

Kyle Jean (1 GW)

Shots: Justin Taylor, Andrew Rowe (25 Shots)

Yannick Veilleux (13 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Matt Caria (33.3%) Bretton Cameron (33.3%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Scott Arnold, Kyle Jean (1 Goal)

Goals Against Average: Jordan Binnington (1.89 ) Jeff Malcolm (1.73)

Save Percentage: Jordan Binnington (0.946%) Jeff Malcom (0.946%)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Playoff Series: 2-3

Best-of-Seven Series: K-Wings Trail Best of Seven Series: 2-3 Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-3 in Triple Overtime on April 26th @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina (Game Five)

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 30th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game Seven, If Needed)

Kattelus and Ponich Return

Kalamazoo will receive a boost to their lineup with the additions of Eric Kattelus and Brett Ponich. Kattelus was called up to the Chicago Wolves last Sunday, while Ponich has been with the Wolves since March 20th.

Marathon Finish

Game five of the K-Wings-Road Warriors best-of seven series went 104:02. The contest was the longest ECHL playoff game for the K-Wings and the second longest in their 40-year history (106:30-K-Wings at Flint Generals 04/02/77).

Record Breaking Performance

Goaltender Jordan Binnington set a new K-Wings record for saves in a single playoff game in game five. Binnington's 62-save performance surpassed Manny Fernandez's old mark of 61 saves set on April 25, 1997.

Facing Elimination

In their 40-year history, the K-Wings are 16-24 (IHL: 9-18, UHL: 6-3, ECHL 1-3) in elimination games. In their seven previous playoff appearances, which dates back to the 2003-04 season, the K-Wings are 7-7 in contests when their season hangs in the balance.

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.

What's Going On

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 including our current promotional schedule .

Watch Parties

Follow the K-Wings on the road during the Kelly Cup Playoffs at Old Burdick's Wings West. Old Burdick's Wings West will host watch parties for every K-Wings road playoff contest.

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

*Wednesday, April 30th Vs Greenville 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Seven)

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

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