ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

December 31, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Not only will old acquaintance not be forgot, they will face-off against one other, as the Kalamazoo Wings and Toledo Walleye lace up their skates during the 10th Annual New Year's Eve Bash, presented by COOL 101 and WWMT News Channel 3. On the season, the K-Wings are 2-1-0-0 versus the Walleye.

Dropping a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime decision last night to the Chicago Express, Kalamazoo's winless streak was extended to five-games (0-4-1-0). Despite the loss, the K-Wings earned a point to remain in first place in the North Division by a single point over the Express.

Toledo's three-game winning streak came to an abrupt stop last night with a 3-0 loss at the Huntington Center against the Cincinnati Cyclones. The loss pushed the Walleye into fourth place in the North Division standings, just two points behind the Cyclones.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Toledo Walleye

Goals: Justin Taylor (12 Goals) Evan Rankin (10 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (23 Assists) Christopher DiDomenico (13 Assists)

Points: Brandon Svendsen (28 Points) Evan Rankin (18 Points)

+/-: Sam Ftorek (+10) Christopher DiDomenico (+9)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (105 Minutes) Matt Krug (42 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Sam Ftorek, Evan Rankin, Bryan Rufenach (4 Goal)

Brandon Svendsen (5 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Trent Daavettila, Brandon Svendsen, Aaron Lewicki, Kyle Page (1 Goal)

Justin Taylor (1 Goal)

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

Shots: Sam Ftorek (81 Shots) Bryan Rufenach (69 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dustin Cloutier (40 %) Evan Rankin (24.4%)

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

Shootout Goals: Steven Anthony, Taylor Ellington, Christopher DiDomenico,

Dean Strong, Justin Taylor (1 Goal) Andrej Nestrasil (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Taylor Ellington (100%) Christopher DiDomenico,

Andrej Nestrasil (100%)

Goals Against Average: Riley Gill (3.10 ) Ryan Zapolski (2.01)

Save Percentage: Riley Gill (0.891) Ryan Zapolski (0.933)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 18-7-3-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-1-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 2-1 on December 23rd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Slappy New Year!

Kalamazoo will ring in the New Year tonight during the 10th Annual New Year's Eve Bash, presented by COOL 101 and WWMT News Channel 3. All-time, the K-Wings are 4-3-0-2 in the yearly classic, which includes a record of 1-1-0-0 since joining the ECHL.

Eight Isn't Enough

Kalamazoo's Darryl Bootland enters tonight on an impressive point streak. Bootland has earned a point in each of his last eight games, which is a season-high for the K-Wings.

Home Sweet Home

Tonight will commence a four-game home stand for the K-Wings. On the season, Kalamazoo is 8-5-0-0 at Wings Stadium.

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo enters tonight looking to end their losing woes. The K-Wings hit the ice looking to snap a team season-long five-game losing streak.

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.

No K-Wings Live

Taking a e ngs Live will return on holiday break, there will no "K-Wings Live" this Monday. Join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno when "K-Wings Live" on Monday, January 9th. 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

Friday, January 6th Vs Greenville 7:30 PM (Pain Clinic Night & Frugal Fan Friday)

Saturday, January 7th Vs Trenton 7:30 PM (Saturday "Celebrity" Series Game, Featuring a Post-Game Elvis Concert)

Wednesday, January 11th Vs South Carolina 7:00 PM ("Cocktails in the Cube", Presented by WKMI)

Friday, January 13th @ Cincinnati 7:35 PM

Saturday, January 14th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (4th Annual McDonald's Golden Ice Game Presented by WNWN)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics



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