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ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

December 10, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the just the second time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Toledo Walleye. Kalamazoo defeated Toledo 6-3 back on October 21st at Wings Stadium. All-time, the K-Wings are 17-6-3-2 versus Walleye, which includes a record 7-3-3-1 at the Huntington Center.

Earning a 4-3 overtime victory last night versus the Chicago Express, the K-Wings are back to within a single point for first place in the North Division. Tonight starts a brief two-game road swing for the K-Wings, who enter the afternoon with a record of 6-4-0-2 away from Wings Stadium.

After playing in Cincinnati last night, Toledo returns home for a single game before they head back onto the road for a four-game road trip. The Walleye, who are winless in their last two games, fell into fourth place in the North Division with a 3-2 lost yesterday to the Cyclones.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

Goals: Dean Strong, Brandon Svendsen (10 Goals) Evan Rankin (10 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (17 Assists) Adam Estoclet, Evan Rankin Gleason Fournier,

Joey Ryan (8 Assists)

Points: Brandon Svendsen (26 Points) Evan Rankin (18 Points)

+/-: Joe Sova (+10) Adam Estoclet (+12)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (75 Minutes) Rob Flick (43 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Brandon Svendsen (5 Goals) Evan Rankin,

Bryan Rufenach (4 Goal)

Short Handed Goals: Brandon Svendsen, Justin Taylor (1 Goal) Aaron Lewicki (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Brandon Svendsen (5 GW) Kyle Rogers (3 GW)

Shots: Trent Daavettila (61 Shots) Bryan Rufenach (53 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong (26.3 %) Evan Rankin (24.4%)

Overtime Goals: Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Justin Taylor (1 Goal) Adam Estoclet,

David Gilbert (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Justin Taylor (50%) Adam Estoclet,

David Gilbert (100%)

Goals Against Average: Maxime Clermont (2.88 ) Ryan Zapolski (2.01)

Save Percentage: Maxime Clermont (0.898) Ryan Zapolski (0.933)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 17-6-3-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 1-0-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-3 on October 21st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, December 23rd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Back on the Road

After one night at home, the K-Wings are returning to the road for a two-game trip. Kalamazoo is in the midst of a stretch that will keep them away from home for six out of seven games.

Strong Effort

Forward Dean Strong posted two goals in the K-Wings 4-3 overtime victory and now is tied for the team-lead with 10 for the season. The game was Strong's second multi-goal game of the year, which is second behind forward Brandon Svendsen (3).

First Day of the Week

Today is the second of nine Sunday games for the K-Wings. On the season, Kalamazoo is 1-0-0-0 in games played on the first day of the week.

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo enters the Huntington Center looking to snap a streak. The K-Wings have lost two straight on the road, which ties their season-high.

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.

Clermont and Ftorek on the Radio

Join special guests Maxime Clermont 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 6-7 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

Tuesday, December 13th @ Cincinnati 7:35 PM

Friday, December 16th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday and Ugliest Holiday Sweater Contest)

Saturday, December 17th Vs Elmira 7:30 PM (WKFR Teddy Bear Toss Night and

Saturday "Celebrity" Series Featuring Flippenout)

Wednesday, December 21st @ Cincinnati 7:30 PM

Friday, December 23rd Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday/"Festivus Night")

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