ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Devils Hang On To Defeat K-Wings

Published on November 22, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- All good things come to an end and for the Kalamazoo Wings that includes their five-game winning streak, which came to an end with a 4-3 loss to the Trenton Devils.

Ending a scoreless drought against Kalamazoo; Dan Eves (5th) intercepted a pass at the K-Wings blue line and raced in to beat Julien Ellis 4:57 into the game. The goal snapped Trenton's scoreless woes against the K-Wings at 138:37.

On Friday, the Devils went 0-for-7 on the power-play; however, Tony Zancanaro (2nd) turned Trenton's fortunes around knocking in a rebound on their first man-advantage chance of the afternoon.

Kalamazoo cut the deficit to a single goal with 4:30 remaining in the period, with a power-play strike from Brian McGuirk (3rd). McGuirk, who had four career goals entering the season, has now lit the lamp three times over the past two games.

The Devils extended their lead back to two goals late in the period with a rebound marker from Myles Stoesz (3rd).

Storming out in the second period, Kalamazoo registered their second tally of the night 15 seconds into the stanza with wrap around marker from Andrew Fournier (4th).

Eves (6th) regained a two-goal lead for the Devils with a power-play goal 14:04 into the period.

With 20.4 remaining in the period, Kalamazoo closed the gap back to one goal, with a one-timer into the slot from Sam Ftorek (2nd).

Neither team was able to register on the scoreboard in the third period. Gerald Coleman turned aside 18 of his game-high 42 saves in the final 20 minutes, while Ellis finished the contest with 20 saves.

For Game Stats: http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id7326

Back in action on Wednesday, November 25th, Kalamazoo will begin a brief two-game road swing against the Cincinnati Cyclones with a 7:30 p.m. face-off from the U.S. Bank Arena.

The K-Wings return home to Wings Stadium this Saturday, November 28th with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Florida Everblades on Win-Win Night presented by Win-98.5.

Single-game tickets for any of the K-Wings 36 regular season home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

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