ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings vs Gwinnett Gladiators

December 10, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Wednesday, December 10, 2014 7:00 PM

Game Preview

Tonight will be the first of two meetings this season between the Kalamazoo Wings and the Gwinnett Gladiators. Both encounters this season will occur at Wings Stadium. After this season, the teams will square off again on Wednesday, February 18th.

After splitting a pair of games on the road, Kalamazoo will return home to commence a brief two-game home stand. The K-Wings have had their struggles at home. Kalamazoo hits the ice looking to snap a seven-game (0-6-0-1) home winless streak.

While the K-Wings woes have occurred at home, the Gladiators issues have been on the road. Gwinnett is 2-7-0-0 away from home this season. However, the Gladiators snapped a six-game road losing streak last night with 4-3 overtime victory against the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Gwinnett Gladiators

Goals: Curtis Valk (6 Goals) Casey Pierro-Zabotel (8 Goals)

Assists: Sacha Guimond (14 Assists) Garry Nunn (13 Assists)

Points: Sacha Guimond, Curtis Valk (16 Points) Casey Pierro-Zabotel (17 Points)

+/-: Isaac Macleod (+8) Garry Nunn (+5)

Penalty Minutes: Ray Kaunisto (48 Minutes) Anthony Perdicaro (43 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Dane Fox (3 Goals) Marshall Everson (4 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals: Eric Kattelus, Lane Scheidl, Seven Players Tied (1 GW)

Justin Taylor, Curtis Valk (1 GW)

Shots: Nathan Longpre (54 Shots) Brenden Walker (47 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Mike DiPaolo (2 0%) Bobby Hughes (33.3%)

Overtime Goals: Eric Kattelus (1 Goal) Bobby Hughes, Jordan Southorn (1 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Nathan Longpre (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nathan Longpre (50%) Entire Team (0 %)

Goals Against Average: Scott Munroe (2.00 ) Mark Guggenberger (2.87)

Save Percentage: Scott Munroe (0.920) Mark Guggenberger (0.909)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 9-4-1-1

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-4 in Overtime on January 18th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI (2013-14)

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 18th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Reaching a Milestone

Forward Nathan Longpre is closing in on a milestone. Tonight will be Longpre's 200th in his career.

Shut Down

Saturday marked the second time this season that the K-Wings have been shutout. The shutout also marked the 10th time in the team's ECHL history (2009-present) and the 100th time overall (1974-present) that the K-Wings were held to no goals.

Dishing to Out Defenseman Sacha Guimond has been lending a "helping" hand to the K-Wings offense. Guimond, who leads the team with 14 assists, is currently tied for second among all ECHL defensemen in helpers.

Ending a Streak

The K-Wings enter the week trying to snap a seven-game (0-6-0-1) home winless streak. The seven-game streak is tied for the longest home winning drought in team history.

Solid Debut

Last night marked the head coaching debut of Andy Brandt. Brandt, who was named the team's interim head coach last week, was behind the bench during the Gladiators 4-3 overtime victory over Toledo.

Welcome Back Gwinnett forward Bobby Hughes returned to the Gladiators lineup yesterday in grand fashion. Hughes, who has been injured since October 29th, earned an assist in regulation and recorded the game-winner in overtime to help the Gladiators snap a three-game (0-2-1-0) overall winless streak and a six-game (0-6-0-0) road losing streak.

Potent in the Second The Gladiators best scoring period this season has been the second period. Gwinnett has outscored their opposition 19-17 in the middle frame.

End of the Road Tonight marks the final game of a four-game road trip for Gwinnett. The Gladiators, who are currently 1-2-1-0 during the swing, are 2-7-0-0 this season away from the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

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

Friday, December 12th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (3, 2, 1 Countdown to Fun, featuring $3 Beer, $2 Pepsi Products and $1 Hot Dogs and Teddy Bear Toss Night presented by Little Caesars)

Saturday, December 13th @ Toledo 7:15 PM

Friday, December 19th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (3, 2, 1, Countdown to Fun, featuring $3 Beer, $2 Pepsi Products and $1 Hot Dogs and Summertime Fun in the Snow Night)Saturday, December 20th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Swimsuit Snow Angels, wear your Swimsuit to the Game)

Saturday, December 27th @ Toledo 5:00 PM (1st Ever ECHL Outdoor Game)

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