ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 7, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The road to the North Division crown will heat up as students from 24 area schools get ready for an ECHL early morning exam, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Cincinnati Cyclones at Wings Stadium in the second of two Education Day games this season for the K-Wings.

With a record of 3-5-0-2 in their last 10 games, the once double-digit lead for first place in the North Division for the K-Wings has shrunk, as Kalamazoo leads the division by three points over Cincinnati. This morning starts a season-long six-game home stand for the K-Wings.

Winners of three straight, the Cyclones are not only three points behind the K-Wings; they have also played in one fewer game. Today is game two of a season-long eight game road trip for Cincinnati, who enters the game with a record of 7-3-0-0 in their last 10 contests.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Cincinnati Cyclones

Goals: Darryl Bootland (24 Goals) Mathieu Aubin (23 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (46 Assists) Mathew Sisca (34 Assists)

Points: Trent Daavettila (61 Points) Mathieu Aubin (55 Points)

+/-: Harry Young (+9) Mathieu Aubin (+18)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (145 Minutes) Mike Liambas (160 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Trent Daavettila, Mike Matczak, Anthony Luciani (6 Goals)

Justin Taylor (7 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Seven Players Tied (1 Goal) Dan Eves, Jonathan Hazen (3 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Brandon Svendsen (5 GW) Mathew Sisca (4 GW)

Shots: Trent Daavettila (184 Shots) Mathew Sisca (162 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong (27.5 %) Joe Champagne (38.5%)

Overtime Goals: Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander, Taylor Aronson, Michael Pelech,

Elgin Reid (1 Goal) Mathew Sisca, (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Justin Taylor (5 Goals) Mathieu Aubin (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Dwight Helminen, Nick Sirota, Alain Goulet, Ben Ryan (100%)

Dean Strong, Justin Taylor (50%)

Goals Against Average: Brad Fogal (2.78 ) Brian Foster (2.75)

Save Percentage: Riley Gill (0.902) Brian Foster (0.904)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 45-51-3-7 (Includes ECHL/IHL)

All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Lead ECHL All-Time Series: 21-15-3-3

Season Series: K-Wings Lead the Season Series: 7-4-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-3 on February 25th @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Next Meeting: Sunday, March 25th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Back to School

The K-Wings, who will play the Cincinnati Cyclones this morning during the second of two Education Day Games, presented by Bronson Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Edison Electric, McDonald's Meijer and RxOptical, are no strangers to a.m. starts. All-time, Kalamazoo is 9-7-1-1 in education day games and are 5-7-0-1 at home, including a 3-1 victory two weeks ago versus Toledo.

Roster Moves

Yesterday the K-Wings added Darren Archibald Steven Anthony and Mario Passarelli. Archibald was reassigned by the Vancouver Canucks from the Chicago Wolves, Anthony was activated off the IR and Passarelli was signed as an emergency backup goaltender.

Six Pack

Forward Nick Sirota has earned points in six straight games. The six-game point streak is the longest current point streak by a member of the K-Wings.

Home Sweet Home

Starting on today, the K-Wings will commence a season-long six-game home stand. Eight of the K-Wings remaining 13 games will be played on Vanrick Drive.

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.

Daavettila and Ftorek on the Radio

Join special guests Trent Daavettila 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

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 SpongeBob SquarePants 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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