ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on November 6, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight night, the Kalamazoo Wings will tangle with the Toledo Walleye. Kalamazoo defeated Toledo 5-3 last night at Wings Stadium. On the season, the K-Wings are 2-0-0-0 against the Walleye, with one of the victories occurring at the Huntington Center.

By winning last night, the K-Wings have moved to within one point of the Wheeling Nailers for first place in the North Division. Tonight's contest will cap off five road games for Kalamazoo in a span of six games. After tonight, Kalamazoo will head home to start a three-game home stand beginning on Friday.

Winless in their last three games, the Walleye return home to the Huntington Center, where they own a record of 1-3-0-1. With five points, Toledo enters the night tied with the Cincinnati Cyclones for third place in the North Division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

Goals: Brandon Svendsen (6 Goals) Even Rankin (3 Goals)

Assists: Kory Karlander (12 Assists) Peter Leblanc (4 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (16 Points) Peter Leblanc (6 Points)

+/-: A.J. Thelen (+6) David Phillips, Evan Rankin (+ 3)

Penalty Minutes: Mitch Versteeg (19 Minutes) Ryan Stokes (44 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Trent Daavettila, Kory Karlander, Kyle Rogers (1 Goal)

Brandon Svendsen, A.J. Thelen (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Jon Landry, Brandon Svendsen (1 Goal) Zack Torquato (1 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Trent Daavetilla, Kory Karlander, Kyle Rogers, Zack Torquato (1 GW)

Jon Landry, Brandon Svendsen (1 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (35 Shots) Peter Leblanc,

Zack Torquato (22 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Trent Daavettila (33.3%) Mike Hedden (20.0%)

Overtime Goals: Kory Karlander (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Steven Tarasuk (1 Goal) Andy Bohmbach, Randy Rowe (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Steven Tarasuk (50%) Andy Bohmbach, Randy Rowe (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.63) Scott Campbell (3.31)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.914) Scott Campbell (0.892)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 9-4-2-0

Season Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 2-0-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-3 on November 5th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, November 13th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Northern Star

All five of the K-Wings victories this season have come against division opponents. Kalamazoo is a perfect 5-0-0-0 against teams from the North.

Hooked on a Thelen

Defenseman A.J. Thelen recorded three points in the K-Wings victory last night. Thelen, who has went +2 for the game, is tied for the league-lead in that category with a plus/minus ranking of +8.

Eight Isn't Enough

Forward Kory Karlander has had a productive start of the season. Karlander enters the tonight on an eight-game point and six-game assist streak.

Seventh Heaven

Forward Brandon Svendsen continues to find ways to earn points. Svendsen has earned points in seven straight games and is also on a four-game goal streak.

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.

Syvret and Versteeg on the Radio

Join special guests Corey Syvret and Mitch Versteeg 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, November 12th Vs Gwinnett 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday and Due West Performs Presented by WNWN)

Saturday, November 13th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Quick Change Performs)

Sunday, November 14th Vs Wheeling 4:00 PM (Family Hockey Day in the 'Zoo, presented by Charter)

Tuesday, November 16th @ Cincinnati 10:30 AM

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