ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown To Face-Off

Published on December 5, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight night, the Kalamazoo Wings will visit Lucas County Arena to battle the Toledo Walleye. Kalamazoo trails the season series against Toledo with a record of 0-1-2-0 and has lost both visits to Lucas County Arena with identical 5-4 overtime defeats.

One victory in their last seven games has created a log jam a top of the North Division standings. Earning a point in last night's overtime loss gives the K-Wings a one point lead over the Cincinnati Cyclones for first. Tonight is also the last road game in 2009 for Kalamazoo.

After suffering through a three-game losing streak last week, the Walleye are now heading in the right direction with a three-game unbeaten streak (2-0-0-1). With 22 points, Toledo remains in third place in the North and are three points behind Cincinnati for second and trail Kalamazoo by four points for first.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

Goals: Rick Cleaver (10 Goals) Adam Hobson (10 Goals)

Assists: Rick Cleaver (12 Assists) Jean-Claude Sawyer (15 Assists)

Points: Rick Cleaver (22 Points) J.C. Sawyer (23 Points)

+/-: Darryl Lloyd (+10) Travis Ehrhardt (+4)

Penalty Minutes: Bryan Jurynec (55 Minutes) Malcolm MacMillian (58 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Rick Cleaver (5 Goals) Adam Hobson (5 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Trent Daavettila, Andrew Fournier Adam Hobson (2 Goals)

Sam Ftorek (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (3 GW) Jean-Claude Sawyer (4 GW)

Shots: Rick Cleaver (64 Shots) Adam Hobson (71 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Mathieu Curadeau (23.7%) Travis Ehrhardt (33.3%)

Overtime Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (1 Goal) Jean-Claude Sawyer (3 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Five Players (1 Goal) Bryan Ewing, Mike Hedden,

Maxime Tanguay (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Mathieu Curadeau, Matt Jones Mike Hedden (100%)

Brian McGuirk (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.63) Alec Richards (2.78)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.917) Alec Richards (0.909)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 0-1-2-0

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-1-2-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost in Overtime 5-4 on December 4th @ Lucas County Arena in Toledo, Ohio

Next Meeting: Friday, December 11th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dynamic Duo

Forwards Rick Cleaver and Sam Ftorek have played well against the Toledo. Both players have recorded four points versus the Walleye, the most of any K-Wings player.

Come Sal Away Kalamazoo's Sal Peralta has been productive offensively. Peralta, who has 12 points (4 goals, 8 assists) in 12 contests for the K-Wings, has rung up five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in his last four games.

One for the Road

Not only will tonight conclude a three-game road swing for the K-Wings, it will also be the last road contest of 2009 for Kalamazoo. After this evening, the K-Wings next road game will be January 1st against Toledo.

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo will head into the Lucas County Arena tonight looking to snap a four-game road losing streak. The four-game skid is the K-Wings longest road losing streak of the season.

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

Wednesday, December 9th Vs Reading 7:00 PM ($3 Ticket Night, $10 All You Can Eat Hot

Dogs, Nachos and Popcorn)

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)

Friday, December 18th Vs Gwinnett 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday, $1 Beer, $1 Hot Dogs)

Saturday, December 18th Vs Gwinnett 7:30 PM (Santa Claus Visits/Air National Guard Night)

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