Countdown to Face-Off
Published on October 26, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Making their lone regular season trip to the Sunshine State, the Kalamazoo Wings are in Estero, Florida to battle the Florida Everblades in the first of three meetings this week. Last season, the K-Wings were 2-2-0-1 against the 'Blades and were 1-1-0-1 at the Germain Arena.
After two straight contests at Wings Stadium, the K-Wings will begin a stretch that will take them away from Vanrick Drive for four games. Tonight is the first meeting of the season for the K-Wings against an opponent outside their division. Last season, Kalamazoo was 11-4-1-2 versus teams from the South Division.
Florida begins the week in the second place in the South Division, three points behind division leader, the Gwinnett Gladiators. The Everblades are led by forward Alex Imbeault, who has seven points in five games and has earned points in four straight contests, including goals in three straight. .
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Florida Everblades
Goals: Trent Daavettila, Kory Karlander (2 Goals) Alex Imbeault (6 Goals)
Assists: Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander (4 Assists) Mitch Fadden (6 Assists)
Points: Kory Karlander (7 Points) Mitch Fadden, Alex Imbeault (7Points)
+/-: Jordan Fulton, Jon Landry, David Fischer (+3)
AJ Thelen (+3)
Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (9 Minutes) Trevor Hendrikx (22 Minutes)
Power Play Goals: Trent Daavettila, Kory Karlander (2 Goals) Alex Imbeault (3 Goals)
Short Handed Goals: Jon Landry (1 Goal) Matthew Pistilli (1 Goal)
Game Winning Goals: Kory Karlander, Jon Landry (1 GW) Bobby Raymond (1 GW)
Shots: Brendan Svendsen (12 Shots) Alex Imbeault (19 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Trent Daavettila (50%) Alex Imbeault (31.6%)
Overtime Goals: Kory Karlander (1 Goal) Bobby Raymond (1 Goal)
Shootout Goals: Steven Tarasuk (1 Goal) Mitch Fadden, Alex Imbeault (1 Goal)
Shootout Percentage: Steven Tarasuk (100%) Mitch Fadden, Alex Imbeault (100%)
Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.21) Bobby Goepfert (2.83)
Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.923) Bobby Goepfert (0.923)
All-Time Season Series
All-Time Series: All-Time Series is Tied: 2-2-0-1
Season Series: First Meeting of the Season
Last Meeting: First Meeting of the Season
Next Meeting: Friday, October 29th @ Germain Arena in Estero, Florida
On the Road Again
The K-Wings will begin a four-game road swing tonight against the Florida Everblades. Kalamazoo will play three straight contests at the Germaine Arena, where they went 1-1-0-1 last season.
Lighting the Lamp
Forwards Trent Daavettila and Kory Karlander have had a productive first three games of the season. Both players start the week on a three-game goal and point streaks.
Solid Debut
Rookie forward Jordan Fulton is adjusting well to professional hockey. Fulton starts the week on a three-game point streak.
Similar Endings
The K-Wings have had their share of overtime/shootout contests. Including last year's playoffs, four of the K-Wings last five games, including two this season, have ended in either overtime or a shootout.
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.
Daavettila and Landry on the Radio
Join special guests Trent Daavettila and Jon Landry as they join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this Monday on "K-Wings Live" presented by Miller Lite. The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Center Ice Sports Bar inside Wings West on Sports Drive
K-Wings on Radio
Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (95.9 FM WLKM & 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, October 29th @ Florida 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 30th @ Florida 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 3rd @ Cincinnati 7:30 PM
Friday, November 5th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Direct Air Jimmy Buffett Beach Party Night with the Hooter's Girls)
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- Salmon Kings' Gauthier Joins Crunch - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Nesbitt Named ECHL Player of the Week - Atlanta Gladiators
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