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ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

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December 16, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight contest, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Cincinnati Cyclones. Tonight's encounter will conclude a home-and-home series between the teams. Kalamazoo defeated Cincinnati 4-2 Tuesday night at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Unbeaten in their last four games (3-0-0-1), the K-Wings return home to start a two-game home stand. On the season, the K-Wings are 7-3-0-0 at Wings Stadium, which includes a record of 2-0-0-0 versus the Cyclones.

Ending a four-game unbeaten streak on Tuesday to Kalamazoo, Cincinnati looks to return the favor tonight. The Cyclones, who are 6-1-0-1 at the U.S. Bank Arena, have struggled at on the road. On the season, Cincinnati is 2-7-0-1 on the road.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

Goals: Dean Strong (11 Goals) Mathieu Aubin (9 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (21 Assists) Michael Pelech (14 Assists)

Points: Brandon Svendsen (27 Points) Mathieu Aubin (16 Points)

+/-: Sam Ftorek (+12) Daniel Koger (+8)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (77 Minutes) Mike Liambas (84 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Brandon Svendsen (5 Goals) Mathieu Aubin,

Anthony Luciani (3 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Brandon Svendsen, Chris Cahill, Garrett Wilson (1 Goal)

Justin Taylor (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Brandon Svendsen (5 GW) Joe Devin (2 GW)

Shots: Trent Daavettila Anthony Luciani (59 Shots)

Brandon Svendsen (63 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong (27.5 %) Jeremy Klaver (50%)

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

Shootout Goals: Steven Anthony, Taylor Ellington, Mathieu Aubin, Daniel Koger,

Dean Strong, Justin Taylor (1 Goal) Evan Trupp, Garrett Wilson (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Taylor Ellington (100%) Evan Trupp, Garrett Wilson (100%)

Goals Against Average: Maxime Clermont (3.02 ) Chet Pickard (2.73)

Save Percentage: Maxime Clermont (0.896) Chet Pickard (0.898)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 41-48-2-7 (Includes ECHL/IHL)

All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Leads ECHL All-Time Series: 17-12-2-3

Season Series: K-Wings Lead the Season Series: 3-1-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-2 on December 13th @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 21st @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Comings and Goings

In the past 24 hours, Kalamazoo has sent Dean Strong (Lake Erie), Brandon Svendsen (Binghamton) and Harry Young (Albany) to the AHL. Earlier today the K-Wings have signed forward Brent Clarke and defensemen John Kivisto and Blake Miller, all of whom are expected to be in Kalamazoo's lineup tonight.

On a Roll

Forward Darryl Bootland enters tonight on the point streak. Bootland has earned points in each of the K-Wings past four games.

Heating Up on the Blue Line

Defenseman Sam Ftorek has been finding the back of the net. Ftorek, who has five goals on the season, has lit the lamp four times in the past four games.

Earning Points

Kalamazoo enters tonight looking to extend an unbeaten streak. The K-Wings are unbeaten in regulation in their last four contests (3-0-0-1).

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.

Archibald and Daavettila

Join special guests Darren Archibald and Trent Daavettila 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

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")

Tuesday, December 27th @ Cincinnati 7:35 PM

Friday, December 30th @ Chicago 7:30 PM (CST)

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