ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 2, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight game, the Kalamazoo Wings will head to the Germain Arena to battle the Florida Everblades. Kalamazoo defeated Florida on Wednesday 5-4 in a shootout. On the season, the K-Wings are 2-1-0-0 against the Everblades.

Snapping a three-game losing streak, the K-Wings also avoided their first losing month since November 2010 with the victory. With 69 points, Kalamazoo remains atop of the North Division, six points ahead of the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Despite the shootout setback, Florida remains unbeaten in regulation in their last six home games (4-0-1-1), With 60 points, Florida is in fourth place in the South Division and are tied with the Chicago Express for eighth place overall in the Eastern Conference.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Florida Everblades

Goals: Darryl Bootland (23 Goals) David Rutherford (19 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (45 Assists) David Fischer (33 Assists)

Points: Trent Daavettila (59 Points) Matt Beca, David Rutherford (45 Points)

+/-: Trent Daavettila (+9) Ryan Donald (+9)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland ( 143 Minutes) Ryan Donald (98 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Mike Matczak, Justin Taylor (7 Goals) Matt Marquardt,

David Rutherford (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Six Players Tied (1 Goal) Mike Ratchuk (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Brandon Svendsen (5 GW) Scott Pitt (4 GW)

Shots: Trent Daavettila (175 Shots) Matt Marquardt (199 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong ( 27.5%) Alex Hutchings (18.8%)

Overtime Goals: Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander, Five Players Tied (1 Goal)

Elgin Reid (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Justin Taylor (5 Goals) David Rutherford (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Dwight Helminen (100%) Ryan Donald, Kyle Lawson (100%)

Goals Against Average: Brad Fogal (2.78 ) John Muse (2.42 )

Save Percentage: Riley Gill (0.906) John Muse (0.923)

All-Time Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 5-6-0-2

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-4 in a Shootout on February 29th @ Germain Arena in Estero, Florida

Next Meeting: Saturday, March 3rd @ Germain Arena in Estero, Florida

Ending the Month Off Right

With their victory on Wednesday, the K-Wings avoided a losing month by finishing the month of February with a record of 7-6-0-2. Kalamazoo's last losing month was back in November 2010, when the team went 4-6-0-1.

Roster Move

Yesterday the K-Wings made a change to their roster. Kalamazoo waived defenseman John Kivisto.

On a Roll

Forward Nick Sirota is starting to heat up. Sirota starts the night on a four-game point streak.

Dishing it Out

Forward Trent Daavettila has dished out 45 assists this season. The 45 helpers places Daavettila tied for third with Elmira's Dustin Gazley for the most in the ECHL.

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.

Clermont and Rai on the Radio

Join special guests Maxime Clermont and Prab Rai 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, March 3rd @ Florida 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 7th Vs Cincinnati 10:30 AM (Education Day, Presented by Bronson Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Edison Electric, McDonald's, Meijer and Rx Optical)

Friday, March 9th Vs Chicago 7:30 PM (Old Burdick's Night & Frugal Fan)

Saturday, March 10th Vs Chicago 7:30 PM (Eaton Corporation United Way Night and Saturday "Celebrity Series" Game, Featuring Sponge Bob Square Paints and the Douglas James Band Post Game Concert)

Wednesday, March 14th Vs Toledo 7:00 PM (Pack the House Night & "Cocktails in the Cube"

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