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February 18, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


In a game with a little more meaning than normal, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Gwinnett Gladiators during the first-ever Susan G. Komen K-Wings for a Cure. Tonight is the second and final meeting in the regular season between the teams. Kalamazoo defeated Gwinnett last Sunday 4-3 in a shootout.

With a 4-3 shootout victory last night over the Cincinnati Cyclones, the K-Wings extended their winning streak to three games. All three victories have been decided by a single goal. Tonight will commence a four-game home stand for Kalamazoo.

Staring a seven-game road swing last night with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Express, Gwinnett snapped a season-high seven-game road losing streak. With 67 points, the Gladiators are in first place in the South Division and own the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Gwinnett Gladiators

Goals: Darryl Bootland (21 Goals) Pat Galivan (20 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (40 Assists) Nikita Kashirsky (29 Assists)

Points: Trent Daavettila (52 Points) Nikita Kashirsky (40 Points)

+/-: Trent Daavettila (+13) Chris Clackson (+14)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (131 Minutes) Joey Haddad (88 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Justin Taylor (7 Goals) Pat Galivan (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Five Players Tied (1 Goal) Tyler Murovich (2 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Brandon Svendsen (5 GW) Pat Galivan, Tyler Murovich (4 GW)

Shots: Trent Daavettila (152 Shots) Nikita Kashirsky (145 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong (27.5%) Scott Flemming (30%)

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

Elgin Reid (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Taylor Ellington (5 Goals) Brad Miller (5 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Taylor Ellington (100%) Scott Fleming (100%)

Goals Against Average: Riley Gill (2.83 ) Jeff Jakaitis (2.03)

Save Percentage: Riley Gill ( 0.907) Jeff Jakaitis (0.930)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 6-2-1-0

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-3 in a Shootout on February 12th @ The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Gwinnett, Georgia

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Season

Roster Moves

The K-Wings made several roster moves prior to tonight's game. Goaltender Riley Gill has been loaned to the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Wes O'Neill has been activated off the 21-Day IR, Mario Passarelli has been signed as an emergency goaltender and Brent Clarke has been traded to the Cincinnati Cyclones for future considerations.

Pretty in Pink

Tonight the K-Wings will play on Pink Ice during the first-ever Susan G. Komen K-Wings for the Cure contest. Kalamazoo, who plays on Pink Ice for Valentine's Day, has won their last nine home games played on Pink Ice.

Mr. 300

Forward Darryl Bootland enters tonight nearing an impressive milestone. Bootland next point will be his 100th of his career.

Heating Up

Forwards Darryl Bootland, Trent Daavettila and Eric Kattelus all have earned points in three straight games. The three-game point streaks are the longest current point streak by a member of the K-Wings.

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 Young

Join special guests Darren Archibald and Harry Young 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

Sunday, February 19th Vs Chicago 4:00 PM (Charter Media Day and Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO, Presented by Meijer, Pepsi, Charter and the Kalamazoo Gazette, Featuring the ZOOperstars, Brought to you by Bronson Orthopedic Sports Medicine)

Wednesday, February 22nd Vs Toledo 10:30 AM (Education Day, Presented by (Bronson Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Edison Electric, McDonald's Meijer and Rx Optical)

Friday, February 24th Vs Chicago 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday and Big Brothers/Big Sisters Night, Presented by Schupan and Son INC.)

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