ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on October 7, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The ECHL preseason will heat up tonight as the Kalamazoo Wings square off against the Toledo Walleye in the first half of a home-and-home series. Last season, the K-Wings captured the season series over the Walleye with a record of 9-3-1-1.

After five days of training camp, the K-Wings are poised to face their first real competition of the preseason. After tonight, the K-Wings will conclude the preseason schedule tomorrow night at the Huntington Center in Toledo.

Like the K-Wings, the Walleye are ready to get their first game of the preseason under their belts. Similar to Kalamazoo, Toledo has 21 players currently in their training camp and will wrap-up their preseason slate at home tomorrow versus the K-Wings.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

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All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Preseason Series: All-Time Preseason Series is Tied: 1-1-0-0

All-Time Regular Season Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 16-6-3-1

Preseason Series: First Preseason Game of the Season

Last Meeting: First Meeting of the Season

Next Meeting: Saturday, October 8th @ Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio (Preseason)

A Perfect 10

The K-Wings enter training camp with a familiar feel. Kalamazoo has 10 players on their training camp roster that were members of the K-Wings last season Eastern Conference Championship squad; however both Joe Charlebois (Manchester) and Dean Strong (Chicago) are still currently on AHL rosters.

Still in the AHL

Besides Charlebois and Strong, forward Ryan Del Monte is currently in the AHL. Del Monte, who played last year in the ECHL with Cincinnati and South Carolina, is on the AHL roster of Worcester Sharks.

New Affiliations

This season, the K-Wings will be partnered with two NHL teams. In the off-season, the K-Wings agreed to terms on affiliation deals with the Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils.

Knowing the Enemy

Making his first pro appearance, rookie defenseman Derek Foam will know at least one member of the Walleye. Foam and Toledo forward Paul Zanette were teammates last season at Niagara University.

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 the team's brand new website at www.kwings.com . The site has player profiles, video on your hometown team, and much, much more.

Daavettila and Ftorek on the Radio

Join special guests Trent Daavettila and Sam Ftorek as they join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this Monday on "K-Wings Live". 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.

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

Saturday, October 8th @ Toledo 6:00 PM (Preseason)

Saturday, October 15th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (Opening Night, Featuring the Free Pre and Post Game Tailgate Party in the Annex)

Friday, October 21st Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday, Texas Road House Country Night, Presented by WNWN)

Saturday, October 22nd @ Chicago 7:30 PM (CST)

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