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April 6, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo Wings @ Florida Everblades

Germain Arena

Estero, Florida

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 7:30 PM

(Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals)

Game Preview A night after starting the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the Kalamazoo Wings and Florida Everblades will lace up their skates again for game two of the best-of-five series. Kalamazoo trails the series one game to none.

The K-Wings enter the Germain Arena looking to even up their series before heading back to Wings Stadium on Friday. Dating back to last season, the K-Wings come to Estero, Florida looking to snap a two-game road losing streak.

Scoring the second most shorthanded goals in the ECHL during the regular season, the Everblades earned the eventual game-winning goal off of a shorthanded marker from Matt Beca. Florida's top star in game one was goaltender Bobby Goepfert, who made 31 saves for the victory.

Playoff Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings / Florida Everblades

Goals: Trent Daavettila (1 Goal) / Matt Beca, Ross Carlson (1 Goal)

Assists: Andrew Fournier, Darryl Lloyd (1 Assist) / Alex Hutchings,

Brad Snetsinger (1 Assist)

Points: Trent Daavettila, Andrew Fournier, Matt Beca, Ross Carlson,

Darryl Lloyd (1 Point) / Alex Hutchings, Brad Snetsinger (1 Point)

+/-: 12 Players Tied (+/-0) / Bobby Raymond (+2)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (4 Minutes) / Six Players Tied (2 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Trent Daavettila (1 Goal) / Entire Team (0 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) / Matt Beca (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Entire Team (0 GW) / Matt Beca (1 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek, Ross Carlson, Drew Larman (3 Shots) /

Brandon Svendsen (5 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Trent Daavettila (50%) / Matt Beca (50%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) / Entire Team (0 Goals)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.03) / Bobby Goepfert (1.00)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.909) / Bobby Goepfert (0.969)

All-Time/ Playoff Series

All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 0-1

Best of Five Series: K-Wings Trail Best-Of-Five Series One Game to None

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 2-1 on April 5th @ Germain Arena in Estero, Florida

Next Meeting: Friday, April 8th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Iron Man

Forward Darryl Lloyd holds a unique distinction with the K-Wings. Lloyd is the only member of the K-Wings this season to play in every game.

Shorthanded

Including the regular season, the K-Wings have allowed five shorthanded goals this season. Of the five shorthanders allowed, three of which have been scored by the Everblades.

On a Roll

Forward Andrew Fournier loves to play on the road. Dating back to the regular season, Fournier has earned points in 12 straight road contests.

It's Been Awhile

Kalamazoo's 2-1 loss last night to Florida marked the first time in two months that they have lost on the road in regulation. Before last night, the K-Wings last regulation away from Wings Stadium was February 9th in a 2-0 setback to the Trenton Devils.

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.

Nie and Svendsen on the Radio

Join special guests Ryan Nie and Brandon Svendsen 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 Show. 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 8th Vs Florida 7:30 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Three)

*Saturday April 9th Vs Florida 7:30 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Four)

*Monday, April 11th Vs Florida 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game Five)

(* Denotes Games that Will Only Be Played If Necessary)

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