ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown To Face-Off

Published on February 14, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


There will be no love loss on Valentine' s Day, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Toledo Walleye during the second-half of a home-and-home series that will occur during the 10th Annual Pink Ice Game, presented by WWMT and WKFR. Toledo defeated Kalamazoo yesterday 3-0 at the Lucas County Arena.

Shutout for just the second time this season (Jan. 15th @ South Carolina), Kalamazoo will look to rebound at home were they flourished earning points in eight straight games (7-0-0-1). With 56 points, the K-Wings are a part of a three-way tie for second place in the North Division.

Snapping a season-high four-game losing streak last night, the Walleye are hoping to snap another streak today. Toledo, who begins a season-high tying six-game road swing today, has dropped three straight from home. With 56 points, the Walleye join the K-Wings and Wheeling Nailers in the gridlock for second.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

Goals: Rick Cleaver (19 Goals) Evan Rankin (21 Goals)

Assists: Andrew Fournier (27 Assists) Maxime Tanguay (28 Assists)

Points: Andrew Fournier (45 Points) Maxime Tanguay (45 Points)

+/-: Mathieu Curadeau (+12) Ryan Stokes (+13)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (121 Minutes) Malcolm MacMillian (147 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Rick Cleaver (9 Goals) Evan Rankin (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Trent Daavettila, Andrew Fournier, Adam Hobson,

Sam Ftorek, Brian McGuirk (1 Goal) Chris Robertson (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (4 GW) Jean-Claude Sawyer (6 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (135 Shots) Jean-Claude Sawyer (150 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong (18.8%) Maxime Tanguay (23.0%)

Overtime Goals: Rick Cleaver, Jean-Claude Sawyer (3 Goals)

Mathieu Curadeau (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Rick Cleaver (3 Goals) Maxime Tanguay (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Matt Jones, Brian McGuirk (100%) Mike Hedden, Derek Nesbitt,

Maxime Tanguay (50%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.95) Alec Richards (3.37)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.906) Alec Richards (0.895)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 4-3-2-0

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-3-2-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-0 on February 13th @ Lucas County Arena in Toledo, Ohio

Next Meeting: Sunday, March 28th @ Lucas County Arena in Toledo, Ohio

Pretty in Pink

The K-Wings will host the Toledo Walleye today during the 10th Annual Pink Ice Game, presented by WWMT and WKFR. Kalamazoo is 6-3-0-0 in pink ice games and is riding a six-game winning streak on the yearly classic. Customary with the K-Wings' Pink Ice Game, the K-Wings will host the largest wedding in southwest Michigan. Tying the knot this year will be Stacey Fields and Lee Carter of Lawrence, Michigan.

Lloyd Returns

The K-Wings will get a lift in their lineup today, as forward Darryl Lloyd is set to return. Lloyd missed last night's game against Toledo due to serving a one-game suspension by the ECHL.

Home is Where the Points Are

Forwards Andrew Fournier and Dean Strong have definitely felt at home at Wings Stadium. Fournier enters the day on a 10-game home point streak, as well as an eight game home assist streak, while Strong has earned points in all five games he has played on Vanrick Drive.

Home Sweet Home

Earning a 5-4 victory Friday versus Johnstown, Kalamazoo extended their unbeaten streak in regulation at Wings Stadium to eight games (7-0-0-1). The eight-game home unbeaten 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.

Bezeau and Curadeau on the Radio

Join special guests Billy Bezeau and Mathieu Curadeau 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, February 17th @ Florida 7:30 PM

Friday, February 19th @ Florida 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 20th @ Florida 7:30 PM

Wednesday, February 24th Vs Gwinnett 10:30 AM (Education Day Presented by Borgess Health and ECCU)

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