
Countdown To Face-Off: Wing's Versus Walleye
Published on January 24, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
While neither team currently holds it, first place in the North Division will be on the line this afternoon, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Toledo Walleye on Charter Day. Kalamazoo has won the last two encounters between the teams, including a 6-3 victory back on January 2nd at Wings Stadium.
Two nights ago, the K-Wings earned their largest margin of victory of the season a six-goal romp over Cincinnati. Last night, Kalamazoo suffered their worse loss of the year a five-goal decision also to Cincinnati. With 49 points, the K-Wings are two points behind the Cyclones for first place in the division.
After winning six straight games, the Walleye have dropped two contests in a row and now find themselves in second place in the North, one point behind the Cyclones. This afternoon will commence a season-high tying six-game road swing for Toledo.
All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-2-2-0
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-2-2-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-3 on January 2nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Friday, February 13th @ Lucas County Arena in Toledo, Ohio
Daavettila Loaned to Phantoms
Forward Trent Daavettila has been loaned to the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League. This is Daavettila's second time this season with the Phantoms and third overall in the AHL.
Bezeau to Make Debut
After joining the K-Wings on Friday, defenseman Billy Bezeau will make his debut this afternoon. Bezeau is a rookie, who started the season overseas in France.
Iron Man
Defenseman Ryan McGinnis has dressed in every game this season for the K-Wings. McGinnis is the only K-Wings player to see action in every game this season for Kalamazoo.
Home Cooking
The K-Wings have won four straight games at Wings Stadium. The four-game winning streak is a season-high for Kalamazoo
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 calling the Wings Stadium Ticket Office at (269) 345-5101.
Get On-Line
This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto HYPERLINK http://www.icerays.com www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much, much more.
Ftorek and Landry on the Radio
Join special guests Sam Ftorek and Jon Landry as they join head coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this Monday on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through the B-2 Networks through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Old Burdick's Bar and Grill inside the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo on South 11th Street.
K-Wings on Radio
Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (95.9 FM WLKM & B-2 Networks 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 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 radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.
Upcoming Games
Saturday, January 30th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (2nd Annual McDonald's Golden Ice
Game)
Friday, February 5th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (Corporate Partner Appreciation Night.
Frugal Fan Friday)
Saturday, February 6th @ Wheeling 8:05 PM
ECHL Stories from January 24, 2010
- Steelheads Beat Vegas, 8-5 - Idaho Steelheads
- Wranglers Can't Stop Steelheads, 8-5 - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Thunder nine-game unbeaten streak at home ends - Stockton Thunder
- Bakersfield Thumps Thunder, 5-2 - Bakersfield Condors
- K-Wings Are Back On Top - Kalamazoo Wings
- Stingrays Run Out Of Gas; Fall 3-2 To Nailers - South Carolina Stingrays
- Nailers Beat League's Top Team 3-2 - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Zaba Makes Rangers Debut - Charlotte Checkers
- Stockton Thunder Prepare For Sunday Meeting With Bakersfield - Stockton Thunder
- Trio Of Checkers Called Up - Charlotte Checkers
- Kalamazoo Loans Forward Trent Daavettila to the Adirondack - Kalamazoo Wings
- Countdown To Face-Off: Wing's Versus Walleye - Kalamazoo Wings
- Nailers Begin Four Game Series With League's Top Team - Wheeling Nailers
- Dog Days Of Winter Today Against Nailers - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Thunder Roll Above .500 Mark - Stockton Thunder
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