ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown To Face-Off

Published on November 13, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first-time since the 1999-2000 season, when both teams were members of the International Hockey League, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Cincinnati Cyclones. Tonight is the first of two consecutive encounters between the clubs.

After three straight road games, the K-Wings return home to commence a four-game home stand. Kalamazoo will play 14 of their next 19 contests at Wings Stadium. With 17 points, the K-Wings lead the North Division, as well as the entire American Conference.

This evening is the middle contest of a three-game road trip for Cincinnati. The Cyclones, who are 3-3-0-0 away from the U.S. Bank Arena, began the swing with a 6-5 loss last Saturday against the Toledo Walleye. With 10 points, Cincinnati begins the night in third place in the North Division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

Goals: Rick Cleaver (8 Goals) Matt Pierce (8 Goals)

Assists: Rick Cleaver, Sam Ftorek (9 Assists) Reid Cashman (9 Assists)

Points: Rick Cleaver (17 Points) Matt Pierce (11 Points)

+/-: Anton Kharin (+9) Matt Voakes (+6)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland, Ryan Del Monte (32 Minutes)

Bryan Jurynec (29 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Rick Cleaver (3 Goals) Adam Henrich (4 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Andrew Fournier (1 Goals) Scott Reynolds, Dustin Sproat (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (3 GW) Adam Henrich (2 GW)

Shots: Rick Cleaver (38 Shots) Adam Henrich, Chris Mueller (36 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Trent Daavettila (24.1%) Mark O'Leary (40.0%)

Overtime Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Rick Cleaver, Matt Jones (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Rick Cleaver, Matt Jones (100%) Entire Team (0%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.21) Jeremy Smith (2.69)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.926) Jeremy Smith (0.891)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 24-36-0-4

All-Time ECHL Series: First-Ever Meeting

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: N/A

Next Meeting: Saturday, November 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nie Returns

Earlier today, goaltender Ryan Nie was returned from loan from Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. Nie, who was the ECHL Goaltender of the Month for October, has a 2.21 goals-against average and a 0.926 save percentage.

Home Sweet Home

After three straight road contests, Kalamazoo will return to Wings Stadium to commence a four-game home stand. Kalamazoo, who is 2-1-0-0 at home this season, can start to get cozy at Wings Stadium, as 14 of their next 19 contests will be played at Vanrick Drive.

Out Shot

Despite being out shot 98-61 in two games this weekend, the K-Wings won both of their contests. Kalamazoo is now 2-1-0-0 when their opponent registers more shots.

Six Pack

K-Wings' forward Trent Daavettila and captain Sam Ftorek enter the contest each on a six-game point streaks. Daavettila has earned 9 points (6 goals, 3 assists) during the streak, while Ftorek has rung up 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) in his last six games.

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.

Duchesne and Jurynec on the Radio

Join special guests Jeremy Duchesne and Bryan Jurynec 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, November 14th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (ZOOperstars! Perform)

Friday, November 20th Vs Trenton 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday/Grand Rapids Popcorn and B-93 Night)

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

Wednesday, November 25th @ Cincinnati 7:30 PM

Friday, November 27th @ Cincinnati 7:30 PM

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