ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 12, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first-time in nearly two months, the Kalamazoo Wings will tangle with their division rival Cincinnati Cyclones. On the season, Kalamazoo is 4-1-0-0 against Cincinnati. However, the K-Wings dropped their last meeting against the Cyclones 5-2 on November 19th at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Keeping pace in the North Division, the K-Wings used a five-goal outburst on Saturday to defeat the Elmira Jackals 5-2. With two games in hand over Cincinnati, Kalamazoo remains just four points behind the Cyclones for second place in the division.

Winners of three straight, the Cyclones have moved to within three points of the Wheeling Nailers for first place in the division. After tonight's game against Kalamazoo, Cincinnati will prepare for a weekend home-and-home series versus the Nailers.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

Goals: Kory Karlander (15 Goals) Scott Reynolds (9 Goals)

Assists: Sam Ftorek (23 Assists) Barrett Ehgoetz (18 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (37 Points) Mathieu Aubin,

Barrett Ehgoetz (25 Points)

+/-: Brandon Svendsen (+6) Dylan Hunter (+12)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (64 Minutes) Benn Olson (87 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (7 Goals) T.J. Fast (5 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Aaron Clarke (2 Goals) Dylan Hunter (1 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Kory Karlander (3 GW) Mathieu Aubin, Sam D'Agostino,

Matt Pierce (2 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (103 Shots) Mathieu Aubin (118 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Taylor (22.9%) Dylan Hunter (20%)

Overtime Goals: Patrick Asselin, Andrew Fournier, Sam D'Agostino,

Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander (1 Goal) Barrett Ehgoetz (1Goal)

Shootout Goals: Aaron Clarke, Steven Tarasuk (1 Goal) Barrett Ehgoetz (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Aaron Clarke, Steven Tarasuk (33.3%) Brian O'Hanley (100%)

Goals Against Average: Riley Gill (3.09) Jeremy Smith (2.78)

Save Percentage: Riley Gill (0.902) Marc Cheverie (0.904)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 33-44-1-6

All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Leads ECHL All-Time Series: 9-8-1-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-1-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-2 on November 19th @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Next Meeting: Friday, January 21st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Roster Moves

Forward Brady Leisenring and defenseman Corey Syvret will make their return to the K-Wings lineup; Leisenring missed the past two games due to being loaned to the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, while Syvret was been on the 7-Day IR. While Leisenring and Syvret will be back in the lineup, the K-Wings will be without the services of Kory Karlander, who has been placed on the 3-Day IR.

Clarke Heating Up

Forward Aaron Clarke enters the week on a four-game point streak. Since joining the K-Wings four games ago from Stockton, Clarke has scored in every game he has played in a K-Wings jersey thus far, registering 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists).

Daavettila Nears Milestone

Forward Trent Daavettila is closing in on a personal milestone. Daavettila's next point will be the 100th in his career.

Coaching Milestone

Head coach Nick Bootland reached a personal milestone on last Saturday. The K-Wings 5-2 victory over the Elmira Jackals was the 100th in Bootland's career.

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.

No K-Wings Live

Due to the K-Wings game in Greenville this Monday, there will be no "K-Wings Live" presented by Miller Lite on January 17th. Join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on Monday, January 24th, when "K-Wings Live" presented by Miller Lite returns to the airwaves. The show is broadcast on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Old Burdick's West 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

Saturday, January 15th @ Greenville 7:05 PM

Sunday, January 16th @ South Carolina 4:00 PM

Monday, January 17th @ Greenville 1:05 PM

Friday, January 21st Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (Culver's Night and Frugal Fan Friday)

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