ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown To Face-Off

Published on February 20, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the final time in the regular season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Florida Everblades. Tonight is the rubber match for not only the three-game series this season between the teams, but for the season series. On the year, Kalamazoo is 2-2-0-0 versus Florida..

This evening will close out a three-game road swing for the K-Wings. With 60 points, Kalamazoo finds themselves tied for second place in the North Division with Toledo and four points ahead of Wheeling, who is in fourth place.

Squandering a lead while entering the third period for just the second time this season, the Everblades did secure a point in the standings. Now with 63 points, Florida is in second place in the South Division, one point ahead of third place Charlotte.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Florida Everblades

Goals: Rick Cleaver (20 Goals) Ross Carlson (18 Goals)

Assists: Andrew Fournier (30 Assists) Kevin Baker,

Jacob Micflikier (23 Assists)

Points: Andrew Fournier (48 Points) Ross Carlson (38 Points)

+/-: Mathieu Curadeau (+12) Jacob Micflikier (+11)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (118 Minutes) Brad Zanon (116 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Rick Cleaver (9 Goals) Shea Guthrie, Dominic Osman (7 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Brian McGuirk (2 Goals) Rob Hennigar, Ryan Lang,

Dominic Osman (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (4 GW) Chris Capraro, Dominic Osman (3GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (149 Shots) Kevin Baker (173 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Trent Daavettila (17.9%) Harrison Reed (28.6%)

Overtime Goals: Rick Cleaver, Mathieu Curadeau, Scott Hotham, Ryan Lange (1 Goal)

Brian McGuirk (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Rick Cleaver (3 Goals) Colin Nicholson (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Matt Jones, Brian McGuirk (100%) Jacob Micflikier (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.92) Barry Brust (2.89)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.906) Barry Brust (0.926)

All-Time/ Season Series

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

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-3 in Overtime on February 19th @ Germain Arena in Estero, Florida

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Lloyd Goes First

Including his goal yesterday, Darryl Lloyd has scored the games first goal in five games this season for the K-Wings. The five first goals by Lloyd is the most of any K-Wings player.

Firing Squad

Yesterday the K-Wings posted a season-high tying 20 shots in the opening period. The other time that Kalamazoo registered 20 shots was November 28th at Wings Stadium also against the Florida Everblades.

Not So Exciting

So far this season, the most exciting play in hockey, the penalty shot, has led to not so thrilling results for opponents for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo has stopped all three penalty shots they have faced this season.

Similar Endings

The last three road victories for the K-Wings have been decided on the final shot of the game. Kalamazoo defeated Toledo 1-0 with a 1.3 seconds remaining on January 1st, they beat Johnstown 4-3 in overtime on January 6th and last night they beat the Florida Everblades 4-3 in overtime.

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.

Asselin and Nie on the Radio

Join special guests Patrick Asselin and Ryan Nie 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 24th Vs Gwinnett 10:30 AM (Education Day Presented by Borgess Health and ECCU)

Friday, February 26th Vs Gwinnett 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday and B-93 Night)

Saturday, February 27th Vs Charlotte 7:30 PM (Sportclips Haircuts Night)

Sunday, February 28th Vs Charlotte 4:00 PM (Faith Day)

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