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November 7, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first-time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will head down south to battle the Gwinnett Gladiators. Tonight is the first of five meetings between the teams this season; however, this evening's encounter is the lone appearance for Kalamazoo at The Arena at Gwinnett Center.

Dropping a 5-4 decision in overtime to Toledo last Wednesday, Kalamazoo is now unbeaten in regulation on the road in their last five games (4-0-1-0). The loss also makes the K-Wings winless in their last two contests and with 13 points. Kalamazoo leads the North Division by two points over Toledo.

Breaking up a three-way tie for first place last night with a win versus the Florida Everblades, the Gladiators now find themselves tied for first place in the South Division with the South Carolina Stingrays. Tonight is the second of four straight home games for Gwinnett, who is 2-1-0-1 at The Arena at Gwinnett Center.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Gwinnett Gladiators

Goals: Trent Daavettila (6 Goals) Tom Zanoski (6 Goals)

Assists: Rick Cleaver, Sam Ftorek, Brad Schell (15 Assists)

Anton Kharin (7 Assists)

Points: Rick Cleaver (12 Points) Brad Shell (15 Points)

+/-: Anton Kharin (+9) Jamie Fritsch (+2)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (29 Minutes) Tim Miller (19 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Rick Cleaver (2 Goals) Drew Paris, Tom Zanoski (4 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (2 GW) Scott Mifsud, Tom Zanoski (2 GW)

Shots: Rick Cleaver (26 Shots) Tom Zanoski (35 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Sal Peralta (33.3%) Daniel Sullivan (33.3%)

Overtime Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (1 Goal) Matt Mifsud (2 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Rick Cleaver, Matt Jones (1 Goal) Brad Schell (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Rick Cleaver, Matt Jones (100%) Brad Schell (50%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.21) Josh Johnson (2.67)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.926) Danny Taylor (0.913)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: First-Ever Meeting

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: N/A

Next Meeting: Friday, December 18th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Total Recall

The K-Wings roster has had to handle some changes for the past week. Since Sunday, the K-Wings have sent five players to the American Hockey League.

Strong Debut Forward Sal Peralta made his presence felt in his first game last Wednesday. In his first shift of the game, Peralta recorded a goal on his very first shot as a K-Wing.

Nearing the Century Mark

Kalamazoo's Darryl Lloyd reached a personal milestone last Wednesday. Earning an assist on the K-Wings first goal, Lloyd earned his 100th career pro assist.

On a Roll

K-Wings' forward Trent Daavettila and captain Sam Ftorek enter today on a four-game point streak. Daavettila is also on a K-Wings' season-high four-game goal streak, while Ftorek has rung up eight points (1 goal, 6 assists) during the stretch.

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 www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much, much more.

Curadeau and Lloyd on the Radio

Join special guests Mathieu Curadeau and Darryl Lloyd 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

Sunday, November 8th @ Charlotte 2:00 PM

Friday, November 13th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday)

Saturday, November 14th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (ZOOperstars! Perform)

Friday, November 20th Vs Trenton 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday)

Sunday, November 22nd Vs Trenton 4:00 PM (Family Four Pack Day)

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