ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on December 2, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the third-time in the last eight days, the Kalamazoo Wings will travel to the U.S. Bank Arena to face-off against the Cincinnati Cyclones. On the season, Kalamazoo is 2-2-0-0 against Cincinnati, with the home team winning each game.

Kalamazoo begins the month of December with a three-game road trip. The three games will be last away from Wings Stadium until January 1st. Looking to end a streak, Kalamazoo has dropped their last two road games, with both losses occurring at the U.S. Bank Arena.

With 21 points, Cincinnati currently sits in second place in the North Division. The Cyclones, who have won four of their last six games, trail the K-Wings by four points for first place in the division and hold a four-point lead over the third place Toledo Walleye.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

Goals: Rick Cleaver, Matt Pierce (12 Goals)

Mathieu Curadeau (9 Goals)

Assists: Rick Cleaver (12 Assists) Dustin Sproat (12 Assists)

Points: Rick Cleaver (21 Points) Matt Pierce, Dustin Sproat (21 Points)

+/-: Darryl Lloyd (+10) Matt Pierce, Scott Reynolds (+8)

Penalty Minutes: Bryan Jurynec (53 Minutes) Ryan Del Monte (44 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Rick Cleaver (4 Goals) Matt Pierce (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Trent Daavettila, Andrew Fournier Scott Reynolds (2 Goals)

Sam Ftorek (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (3 GW) Scott Reynolds (3 GW)

Shots: Rick Cleaver (59 Shots) Matt Pierce (64 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Tommy Lange (25.0%) Mark O'Leary (33.3%)

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

Shootout Goals: Five Players (1 Goal) Scott Reynolds (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Mathieu Curadeau, Matt Jones Scott Reynolds (100%)

Brian McGurik (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.70) Jeremy Smith (2.45)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.919) Jeremy Smith (0.903)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 26-38-0-4

All-Time ECHL Series: ECHL All-Time Series is Tied: 2-2-0-0

Season Series: Season Series is Tied: 2-2-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 6-5 on November 27th @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Next Meeting: Sunday, December 27th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

On the Road Again

Kalamazoo will start the month of December with three straight road games. The trio of road tilts will be the last three road games in 2009 for the K-Wings.

Six Pack

With two assists on Sunday, forward Ben Simon extended his point streak to six-games. Simon has racked up eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) during the current run.

Let Them Shoot

Last Saturday, the K-Wings surrendered a season-high tying 49 shots on net in a 7-6 shootout victory over the Florida Everblades. On the season, Kalamazoo is a perfect 3-0-0-0 when allowing 49 shots in a game.

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo will head into the U.S. Bank Arena tonight looking to snap a season-high two-game road losing streak. Both of the previous losses also occurred at the U.S. Bank Arena against the Cyclones.

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.

Fournier and Jones on the Radio

Join special guests Andrew Fournier and Matt Jones 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

Friday, December 4th @ Toledo 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 5th @ Toledo 7:00 PM

Wednesday, December 9th Vs Reading 7:00 PM ($3 Ticket Night)

Friday, December 11th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (B-93 Night, Featuring Steel Magnolia)

Saturday, December 12th Vs Wheeling 7:30 PM (10th Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game)

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