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March 30, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight week, school will be in session as the Kalamazoo Wings host the reigning Kelly Cup Champion, Cincinnati Cyclones in the first of two Education Day Games, presented by RxOptical, Bounceland, Edison Electric and Putter's Family Fun Center. On the season, Kalamazoo is 8-3-1-1 versus Cincinnati.

Clinching the North Division on Sunday with a 3-2 overtime thriller over the Elmira Jackals, Kalamazoo has clinched home ice in round one of the Kelly Cup playoffs. With 84 points, Kalamazoo is in third place in the Eastern Conference, five points behind second place Reading Royals.

The Cyclones enter Wings Stadium hoping to inch closer to a post-season berth. With two games remaining in their regular season, Cincinnati has 74 points are tied for seven place in the Eastern Conference with Elmira and four points ahead of the Toledo Walleye, who have three games remaining.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

Goals: Andrew Fournier (38 Goals) Dustin Sproat (21 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (48 Assists) Barret Ehgoetz (36 Assists)

Points: Trent Daavettila (78 Points) Barret Ehgoetz (55 Points)

+/-: Trent Daavettila (+29) Casey Pierro-Zabotel (+18)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (128 Minutes) Benn Olson (153 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Patrick Asselin (12 Goals) Mathieu Aubin, Barret Ehgoetz,

T.J. Fast (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Aaron Clarke (3 Goals) Dylan Hunter (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Andrew Fournier (10 GW) Casey Pierro-Zabotel (5 GW)

Shots: Trent Daavettila (229 Shots) Mathieu Aubin (218 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong (33.3%) Cory Conacher (28.6%)

Overtime Goals: Five Players Tied (1 Goal) T.J. Fast (2 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Darryl Lloyd (2 Goals) Mathieu Aubin (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Darryl Lloyd (40%) Adam Comrie (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.75) Brian Foster (2.37)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.916) Brian Foster (0.916)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 37-46-2-7 (Includes ECHL/IHL)

All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Leads ECHL All-Time Series: 13-10-2-3

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 8-3-1-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 1-0 on March 23rd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, April 1st @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Roster Move

Yesterday the K-Wings released forward Jay Sprague. Sprague, who was injured a majority of the season, played only four games this season with Kalamazoo.

Northern Stars

The K-Wings clinched their second straight North Division title with a 3-2 overtime win Sunday against Elmira. The win ensures Kalamazoo home ice advantage in round one of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Karlander Nears Milestone

Forward Kory Karlander is closing in on an impressive milestone. Karlander needs one more assist to reach 500 in his career.

Field Trip

The K-Wings, who will play the Cyclones this morning during the first of two Education Day Games, presented by RxOptical, Bounceland, Edison Election and Putter's Family Fun Center, are no strangers to a.m. starts. All-time, the K-Wings are 8-6-1-1 in education day games, including 5-6-0-1 at home.

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.

Karlander and O'Neill on the Radio

Join special guests forward Kory Karlander and defenseman Wes O'Neill 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

Friday, April 1st @ Cincinnati 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 2nd Vs Elmira 7:30 PM (Fan Appreciation Night featuring the Kalsee Credit Union Cash Drop and a Saturday "Celebrity" Series featuring members of the Portage and Kalamazoo Police and Fire Departments)

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