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ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

February 25, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the third time in less than a week, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle 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 6-2-1-1.

Besides trying to capture the State Line Face-Off Rivalry Trophy tonight, the K-Wings could also have the opportunity to move into first place in the North Division. Kalamazoo trails the division leading, Wheeling Nailers by one point for first place.

Similar to Kalamazoo, Toledo enters tonight looking to move up in the standings. The Walleye are currently in fourth in the fourth place in the North Division, just one point behind the Cincinnati Cyclones for third place.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

Goals: Andrew Fournier (29 Goals) Andy Bohmbach,

Mike Hedden (20 Goals)

Assists: Kory Karlander (35 Assists) Zack Torquato (33 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (58 Points) Andy Bohmbach (46 Points)

+/-: Trent Daavettila (+17) Andy Bohmback,

Jason Lapine (+10)

Penalty Minutes: Justin Taylor (99 Minutes) Adam Keefe (136 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (10 Goals) Sebastien Piche (5 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals: Andrew Fournier (6 GW) Mike Hedden,

Evan Rankin (3 GW)

Shots: Andrew Fournier (170 Shots) Evan Rankin (143 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Taylor (22.1%) Mike Hedden (22%)

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

Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Darryl Lloyd (2 Goals) Andy Bohmbach,

Evan Rankin (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Darryl Lloyd (66.7%) Andy Bohmbach,

Kyle Rogers (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.89) Thomas McCollum (2.63)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.913) Thomas McCollum (0.907)

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 Won 5-2 on February 20th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday, February 27th @ Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio

Leisenring Returns

Earlier tonight, forward Brady Leisenring was returned from loan from the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Leisenring enters tonight one point shy of 200 in his career.

Rolling Along

Forwards Darryl Lloyd and Andrew Fournier each enter tonight on impressive point streaks. Lloyd has earned points in eight straight games, while Fournier has a seven-game point streak.

Nearing a Milestone

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

Eight Isn't Enough

Kalamazoo enters tonight unbeaten in regulation in eight straight (6-0-0-2) games. The eight-game streak is the longest unbeaten streak by the K-Wings this season and the longest current unbeaten streak in the ECHL.

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.

Fournier and Strong on the Radio

Join special guests Andrew Fournier and Dean Strong 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 & 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

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

Sunday, February 27th @ Toledo 4:00 PM (State Line Face-Off Series, Presented by AmeriGas, America's Propane Company)

Friday, March 4th @ Toledo 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 6th Vs Cincinnati 4:00 PM (Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO/Star Wars Night)

Wednesday, March 9th Vs Toledo 7:00 PM (State Line Face-Off Series, Presented by AmeriGas, America's Propane Company/College Night)

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