ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on May 18, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kelly Cup Finals return to the lower 48 of the United States, as the Kalamazoo Wings and Alaska Aces tangle in game three of the National "AA" Championship. Kalamazoo lost in overtime in game two 3-2 and now trail the best-of-seven series two games to none.

Kalamazoo earned their first two goals of the series in the third period of game two from Brandon Svendsen and Andrew Fournier. The K-Wings return to Wings Stadium where they have flourished in the postseason, going 6-1, which includes three straight victories.

Alaska used two power-play goals, including the game-winner in overtime from Bryan Miller to take game two. After winning the first two games of the season, the Aces head east looking to take a commanding lead in the series. Alaska enters game three riding a 10 game Kelly Cup winning streak.

Playoff Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Alaska Aces

Goals: Justin Taylor (9 Goals) Scott Howes (7 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (17 Assists) Scott Howes (10 Assists)

Points: Trent Daavettila (22 Points) Scott Howes (17 Points)

+/-: A.J. Thelen (+8) Scott Howes, Russ Sinkewich (+10)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Lloyd (47 Minutes) Scott Burt (16 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Trent Daavettila, Justin Taylor, Scott Howes (3 Goals)

A.J. Thelen (3 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (2 Goals) Ethan Cox (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Darryl Lloyd (3 GW) Scott Howes (3 GW)

Shots: Brandon Svendsen (56 Shots) Scott Howes (45 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Corey Syvret (50%) Chris Langkow (27.3%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Chris Langkow, Bryan Miller (1 Goal)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.73) Gerald Coleman (1.09)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.915) Gerald Coleman (0.958)

All-Time/ Playoff Series

All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Playoff Series: 0-2

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-2 in Overtime on May 15th @ Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska

Next Meeting: Friday, May 20th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Home Sweet Home

Kalamazoo returns to Wings Stadium for game three of the Kelly Cup Finals. The K-Wings, who are 6-1 at home in the playoffs, are riding a three-game home winning streak.

Saving Private Ryan

Kalamazoo's Ryan Nie has been spectacular in the postseason. Nie leads all ECHL netminders in wins (11), saves (473) and minutes (966).

A Shot in the Arm

So far in the postseason, everyone that has played in a game for the K-Wings, including Ryan Nie has earned at least one point. Kalamazoo is the only team in the playoffs that has received productivity from all of its players.

Snapping a Streak

Losing in overtime in game two on Sunday, the K-Wings have now dropped two straight games in the playoffs. The two-game streak is the longest losing streak for the K-Wings in this year's Kelly Cup playoffs.

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.

K-Wings Live

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. 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, May 20th Vs Alaska 7:30 PM (Kelly Cup Finals, Game Four)

*Saturday, May 21st Vs Alaska 7:30 PM (Kelly Cup Finals, Game Five)

*Wednesday, May 25th @ Alaska 7:15 PM (AKDT) (Kelly Cup Finals, Game Six)

*Friday, May 27th @ Alaska 7:15 PM (AKDT) (Kelly Cup Finals, Game Seven)

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

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