ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

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March 16, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the final time in the regular season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Trenton Titans. Kalamazoo is 3-1-0-0 versus the Titans this season; however they are 1-1-0-0 at Wings Stadium. This evening will also be the final contest out of division in the regular season for the K-Wings.

One of the most prolific scoring teams in the ECHL, the K-Wings have struggled to find their offense scoring just one goal in their last six periods of hockey. With 73 points, Kalamazoo remains atop of the North Division, six points ahead of the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Winless in their last eight games (0-8-0-0), the Titans enters Wings Stadium looking to snap the longest losing streak in the ECHL this season. With 46 points, Trenton is in fourth place in the Atlantic Division and has been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Trenton Titans

Goals: Darryl Bootland (24 Goals) Andy Bohmbach (23 Goals)

Assists: Trent Daavettila (52 Assists) Andy Bohmbach (32 Assists)

Points: Trent Daavettila (67 Points) Andy Bohmbach (55 Points)

+/-: Darren Archibald (+12) Mitch Versteeg (+4)

Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (158 Minutes) Dustin Cameron (95 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Mike Matczak (8 Goals) Andy Bohmbach (9 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Seven Players Tied (1 Goal), Andy Bohmbach,

Dustin Cameron (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Brandon Svendsen (5 GW) Dustin Cameron (5 GW)

Shots: Darryl Bootland (199 Shots) Dustin Cameron (168 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Dean Strong (27.5 %) Andy Bohmbach (19%)

Overtime Goals: Sam Ftorek (2 Goals) Ryan Hayes (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Justin Taylor (5 Goals) Andy Bohmbach, Ray DiLauro (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Dwight Helminen, Nick Sirota, Ray DiLauro (66.7 %)

Dean Strong, Justin Taylor (50 %)

Goals Against Average: Brad Fogal (2.72 ) Brad Phillips (3.47 )

Save Percentage: Riley Gill (0.902) Dave Caruso (0.896)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-1-0-0

Season Series: K-Wing Lead Season Series: 3-1-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-2 on January 21st @ Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Season

Roster Moves Earlier today, the K-Wings have activated defenseman Joe Tolles from the 7-Day Injured Reserve. In a separate transaction, Kalamazoo has place defenseman Joe Charlebois on the 7-Day IR.

Ending a Drought

Nick Sirota's goal with 17.8 seconds remaining in Wednesday's game ended a scoring drought for the K-Wings. The goal was Kalamazoo's first in a span of 126:58.

A New Face Behind the Bench

Fans of the K-Wings will notice a new face behind the bench. Season ticket holder Jessica Demercy has been selected to be an assistant coach for tonight's game.

Remember the Titans

Tonight's encounter against the Titans will be the final regular season encounter for the K-Wings against any team outside of the North Division. On the season, Kalamazoo is 7-5-0-1 versus teams from the Atlantic Division and 14-10-0-4 outside of the North Division.

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.

Matczak and Reid on the Radio

Join special guests Mike Matczak and Elgin Reid 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 17th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (31st Annual "World Famous" St. Patrick's Day Green Ice Game, Presented by Fifth-Third Bank, WWMT and WRKR)

Sunday, March 18th @ Toledo 4:00 PM

Friday, March 23rd Vs Chicago 7:30 PM (Celebration! Cinema Night, featuring Batman and Spiderman and Frugal Fan Friday)

Saturday, March 24th Vs Chicago 7:35 PM (CDT)

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