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ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

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April 1, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the final time in the regular season, the Kalamazoo Wings will tangle with the Cincinnati Cyclones. Both the K-Wings and Cyclones could meet next week in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. On the season, Kalamazoo is 8-4-1-1 against Cincinnati.

Losing to Cincinnati 6-1 on Wednesday, Kalamazoo heads to the U.S. Bank Arena looking to snap a two-game losing streak to the Cyclones. Kalamazoo, who will conclude the road portion of their regular season this evening, is on league-high 12-game road unbeaten streak (9-0-0-3).

Earning a playoff berth last night due to a loss from the Toledo Walleye, it's all about seeding for Cincinnati. The Cyclones, who will wrap up the regular season this evening, can be finish anywhere from sixth through eighth in the Eastern Conference.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

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

Assists: Trent Daavettila (48 Assists) Barret Ehgoetz (38 Assists)

Points: Trent Daavettila (78 Points) Barret Ehgoetz (57 Points)

+/-: Trent Daavettila (+27) Casey Pierro-Zabotel (+18)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (130 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 (233 Shots) Mathieu Aubin (220 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong (33.3%) Cory Conacher (45.5%)

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 (2.83) Brian Foster (2.30)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.914) Brian Foster (0.918)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 37-47-2-7 (Includes ECHL/IHL)

All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Leads ECHL All-Time Series: 13-11-2-3

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 8-4-1-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 6-1 on March 30th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Double Honors

Forwards Kory Karlander and Trent Daavettila were named yesterday to the ECHL All-Team. Karlander was selected to the First-Team, while Daavettila was named to the Second-Team.

Road Tested

Kalamazoo enters their final road game of the regular season on a 12-game road unbeaten streak (9-0-0-3). The 12-game unbeaten streak is a season-high for the K-Wings and the ECHL.

Road Warrior

Forward Andrew Fournier enters the week on 11-game road scoring streak. The 11-game streak is the longest road scoring streak in the ECHL this season.

Karlander Nears Milestone

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

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

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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