ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on April 29, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Eastern Conference Finals continues tonight at Wings Stadium with game two between the Kalamazoo Wings and Wheeling Nailers. The Nailers took game one last night 3-2 in overtime to take a one-game to none lead in the series.

Looking to even-up the series before heading to Wheeling on Thursday, Kalamazoo enters tonight after squandering a two-goal second period lead last night to drop their second contest of the playoffs. Both of the K-Wings setbacks have been decided by a single goal.

For the second straight game, Wheeling needed overtime to preserve the victory. The Nailers are now 4-1 in overtime during the playoffs. The four extra session wins are the most of any team in the ECHL playoffs. Wheeling was led in game one by Brandon DeFazio, who scored twice, including the game-winner.

Playoff Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Wheeling Nailers

Goals: Justin Taylor (7 Goals) Joey Haddad (6 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (10 Assists) Paul Crowder (9 Assists)

Points: Trent Daavettila (14 Points) Paul Crowder, Joey Haddad (12 Points)

+/-: Kory Karlander (+6) Mickael Bedard, Dan Henningson (+5)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (22 Minutes) Joey Haddad (30 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Trent Daavettila, Justin Taylor (2 Goals) Paul Crowder, Joey Haddad (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (1 Goal) Joey Haddad, Tyler Murovich (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Darryl Lloyd (2 GW) Brandon DeFazio (2 GW)

Shots: Brandon Svendsen (37 Shots) Alex Grant (34 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Corey Syvret (50%) David Urquhart (25%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Kyle Bushee, Brandon DeFazio,

Chris Kushneriuk,

Andrew Orpik (1 Goal)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.99) Peter Delmas (2.61)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.906) Peter Delmas (0.918)

All-Time/ Playoff Series

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

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-2 in Overtime on April 29th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Thursday, May 5th @ WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia

Nearing a Milestone

Forward Kory Karlander is closing in on a personal milestone. Karlander needs two more points to reach 100 playoffs points in his career.

On a Roll

Forward Trent Daavettila and defenseman Ryan McGinnis head into game two of Eastern Conference Finals on impressive point streaks. Daavettila is on an eight-game point streak, while McGinnis has earned points in five straight games.

Power Surge

The K-Wings power-play has been productive in the playoffs. So far in the Kelly Cup playoffs, Kalamazoo has scored at least one power-play goal in eight of their nine contests.

Spreading the Wealth

Entering tonight, Kalamazoo has received points from all 19 skaters they have played during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The K-Wings are the only team to receive offensive contributions from all forwards and defenseman that have dressed in postseason.

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.

McGinnis and Taylor on the Radio

Join special guests Ryan McGinnis and Justin Taylor 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

Thursday, May 5th @ Wheeling 7:05 PM (Eastern Conference Finals, Game Three)

Saturday, April 7th @ Wheeling 7:35 PM (Eastern Conference Finals, Game Four)

*Sunday, May 8th @ Wheeling 5:05 PM (Eastern Conference Finals, Game Five)

*Tuesday, May 10th Vs Wheeling 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Finals, Game Six)

*Wednesday, May 11th Vs Wheeling 7:00 PM (Eastern Conference Finals, Game Seven)

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

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