ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on February 20, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second-time in less than 24 hours, the Kalamazoo Wings will lace up their skates to take on the Toledo Walleye during the State Line Face-Off Series, Presented by AmeriGas, America's Propane Company. Kalamazoo leads the season series over Toledo with a record of 5-2-1-1.

Despite losing last night 2-1 in a shootout, the K-Wings lengthen their lead in the North Division. Kalamazoo, which trails Wheeling by six points for first place in the division, now leads Cincinnati by two points for second.

Winning yesterday against Kalamazoo places Toledo three points behind the K-Wings for second place in the division. The Walleye enter Wings Stadium in fourth place in the North Division, just one point behind the idle Cyclones for third place.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

Goals: Andrew Fournier (27 Goals) Andy Bohmbach (19 Goals)

Assists: Kory Karlander (35 Assists) Zack Torquato (31 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (57 Points) Andy Bohmbach (43 Points)

+/-: Trent Daavettila (+14) Kyle Page (+11)

Penalty Minutes: Justin Taylor (97 Minutes) Adam Keefe (136 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (10 Goals) Sebastien Piche,

Randy Rowe (4 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Aaron Clarke, Sam Ftorek (2 Goals) Zack Torquato (3 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Andrew Fournier, Kory Karlander (4 GW) Mike Hedden (3 GW)

Shots: Andrew Fournier (160 Shots) Tyler Doig,

Evan Rankin (134 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Taylor (24.4%) Mike Hedden (22%)

Overtime Goals: Patrick Asselin, Andrew Fournier, Tyler Doig, Sal Peralta (1 Goal)

Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Aaron Clarke, Darryl Lloyd, Andy Bohmbach,

Steven Tarasuk (1 Goal) Evan Rankin (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Darryl Lloyd (50%) Andy Bohmbach,

Kyle Rogers (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.92) Jimmy Spratt (3.14)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.913) Jimmy Spratt (0.901)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 12-6-3-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 5-2-1-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost in a Shootout 2-1 February 19th @ Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio

Next Meeting: Friday, February 25th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nearing a Milestone

Forward Darryl Lloyd is closing in a personal milestone. Lloyd's next goal will be the 100th in his pro career.

Rolling Along

Forwards Darryl Lloyd and Andrew Fournier each enter Wings Stadium on impressive point streaks. Lloyd has earned points in five straight games, while Fournier has a four-game point streak.

I-Karly

Forward Kory Karlander enters today on a five-game home point streak. Karlander, who leads the K-Wings in scoring with 57 points, has earned 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists) during the streak.

Five Alive

Kalamazoo snapped their season-high four-game winning streak yesterday with a 2-1 shootout loss to Toledo; however they K-Wings are still unbeaten in regulation in five straight games. The five-game streak is the longest unbeaten streak by the K-Wings this season.

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 against the Cincinnati Cyclones this Monday, February 21st, there will be no "K-Wings Live" presented by Miller Lite. Join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on Monday, February 28th, 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 & B-2 Networks 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

Monday, February 21st @ Cincinnati 2:05 PM

Wednesday, February 23rd @ Cincinnati 7:30 PM

Friday, February 24th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Schupan & Son Presents Big Brothers and Big Sisters Night/State Line Face-Off Series, Presented by AmeriGas and Disco Fever Night)

Saturday, February 25th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (Saturday "Celebrity" Series, Featuring Ron Kitchens CEO Southwest Michigan First)

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