ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 14, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Beginning a stretch of three straight games in the state of South Carolina, the Kalamazoo Wings will make their first-ever visit to the Bi-Lo Center to battle the Greenville Road Warriors. On the season, Kalamazoo is 0-2-0-0 against Greenville losing both games at Wings Stadium by a combined total of 13-6.

This evening is the fourth game of a season-long six-game road swing of the K-Wings. Kalamazoo is currently 1-1-1-0 during the road trip and is coming off a 3-2 overtime loss on Wednesday night to the defending Kelly Cup Champions, Cincinnati Cyclones.

Playing the third-game of a five-game home stand, the Road Warriors, are currently 1-1-0-0 during the stand. Don't let their nickname fool you, the Road Warriors, have felt comfortable at home, owning a record of 14-4-1-0 at the Bi-Lo Center. The 14 wins are tied for the most home wins in the ECHL.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Greenville Road Warriors

Goals: Kory Karlander (15 Goals) Marc-Olivier Vallerand (15 Goals)

Assists: Sam Ftorek (23 Assists) Mark Voakes (24 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (35 Points) Mark Voakes (37 Points)

+/-: Brandon Svendsen (+6) Brendan Connolly,

Julien Brouillette (+16)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (66 Minutes) T.J. Reynolds (121 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (7 Goals) Marc-Olivier Vallerand (7 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Aaron Clarke (2 Goals) Marc-Olivier Vallerand (4 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Kory Karlander (3 GW) Mark Voakes (4 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (105 Shots) Conner Shields (96 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Taylor (22.9%) Andrew Carroll (23.1%)

Overtime Goals: Patrick Asselin, Andrew Fournier, Mark Voakes (1 Goal)

Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Aaron Clarke, Steven Tarasuk (1 Goal) Five Players Tied (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Aaron Clarke, Steven Tarasuk (33.3%) Brendan Connolly,

Brandon Wong (100%)

Goals Against Average: Riley Gill (3.09) Dov Grumet-Morris (2.25)

Save Percentage: Riley Gill (0.902) Dov Grumet-Morris (0.924)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-2-0-0 (Includes Record against Johnstown Chiefs)

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-2-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 6-2 on November 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Monday, January 16th @ BI-LO Center in Greenville, South Carolina

Daavettila Nears Milestone

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

Rolling Along

Defenseman A.J. Thelen enters tonight on a three-game scoring streak. Thelen has earned four-points (4 assists) during the streak.

Good After Two

When the K-Wings lead after the second period they usually win. On the season, Kalamazoo is 10-1-1-0 when holding a lead entering the third period.

Southern Hospitality

So far this season, Kalamazoo has not done well against teams from the South. The K-Wings enter the week with a record of 1-7-0-1 against South Division opponents.

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 Wings 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

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)

Saturday, January 22nd @ Cincinnati 7:30 PM

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