ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

January 21, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


After defeating the Cincinnati Cyclones 4-2 last night at Wings Stadium, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Cyclones at the U.S. Bank Arena. On the season, the K-Wings are 5-1-1-0 versus the Cyclones, including a record of 2-1-1-0 in games played in the Queen City.

With their victory last night, the K-Wings have moved within one point of the Cyclones for second place in the North Division. Entering tonight, Kalamazoo is tied with Toledo and Trenton for fewest games played in the Eastern Conference with 37.

Preparing for an extended stay at home, Cincinnati will play 13 out of their next 15 contests at the U.S. Bank Arena. Winless in their last two games at home, the Cyclones are 6-10-1-1 this season at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

Goals: Andrew Fournier (18 Goals) Mathieu Aubin (12 Goals)

Assists: Kory Karlander (25 Assists) Barrett Ehgoetz (20 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (40 Points) Mathieu Aubin (29 Points)

+/-: Andrew Fournier, Dylan Hunter (+12)

Brandon Svendsen (+6)

Penalty Minutes: Justin Taylor (69 Minutes) Benn Olson (125 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Andrew Fournier (8 Goals) T.J. Fast (5 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals: Andrew Fournier, Kory Karlander (3 GW)Sam D'Agostino, Dyan Hunter,

Matt Pierce (2 GW)

Shots: Andrew Fournier (119 Shots) Mathieu Aubin (138 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Taylor (23.3%) Jon Higgins (50%)

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

Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander (1 Goal) T.J. Fast (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 (0.901)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 34-44-2-6 (Includes ECHL/IHL)

All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Leads ECHL All-Time Series: 10-8-2-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 5-1-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-2 on January 21st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Monday, February 21st @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

On a Roll

Forward Andrew Fournier enters tonight on a three-game goal and point streak. Fournier leads the K-Wings in goals (18), power-play goals (8), and shots (119) and is tied for team-lead with game-winners (3) and plus-minus (+9).

Taylor Made

Forward Justin Taylor leads all ECHL rookies in shooting percentage at 23.3%. The 23.3% shooting percentage ranks Taylor fourth overall in the league.

Mr. 300

Forward Sam Ftorek is closing in on a personal milestone. Ftorek needs two more assists to reach 300 in his career.

Shutting the Door

Over the course of the past three weeks the K-Wings have been tough to score on. Kalamazoo has kept their opponents under three goals in regulation in five our of their last six games.

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.

Asselin and Gill on the Radio

Join special guests Patrick Asselin and Riley Gill 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 Old Burdick's 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 and wraps up with the Discover Kalamazoo Post Game Sow. 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 23rd Vs Elmira 4:00 PM (Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO, Featuring the ZOOperstars!)

Friday, January 28th Vs Florida 7:30 PM (Longbranch Saloon and Eatery Viva Las Vegas Elvis Night and Frugal Fan Friday, Featuring a $300 Elvis Costume Contest)

Saturday, January 29th Vs Gwinnett 7:30 PM (McDonald's Golden Ice Game Featuring a Performance from the Mulch Brothers, Presented by WNWN)

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