ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Elmira Uses Four Power-Play Goals to Defeat Kalamazoo

Published on January 7, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Elmira, NY- Not starting their season-long six-game road swing the way they would have liked, the Kalamazoo Wings four power-play goals, as the Elmira Jackals defeated the K-Wings 6-3 at the First Arena.

Even through the first half of the opening period, the momentum started to lean towards Elmira after the promotional timeout, when Tyler Donati (6th) received a pass from this twin brother Justin Donati and split the K-Wings defense for a breakaway marker 13:51 in the stanza.

Through three games this season, the Jackals scored only one power-play goal, while surrendering three shorthanded goals against Kalamazoo. But that would quickly change on Friday. Capitalizing on two of their four power-play chances in the first period Elmira extended their lead later in the period. Eric Regan (6th) jammed in a rebound 17:27 in the period to push the lead to two goals, while A.J. Perry (8th) scored on a five-on-three power-play 1:30 later to give the Jackals a 3-0 advantage after one period.

Kalamazoo committed four penalties in the final 4:36 of the first period, including three infractions which led to power-play chances for Elmira.

Elmira's power-play remained scorching hot in the second period with a tally from Kevin DeVergillio (6th) 8:23 into the period.

With less than three minutes remaining in the second period, Kalamazoo registered on the scoreboard, when Aaron Clarke sent a pass to the tape of Justin Taylor, who backhanded his 10th goal of the season past Mike Brodeur. Since joining the K-Wings on December 31st, Clarke has earned points in all three games he has played.

Regan tacked on his second-goal of the night 14:48 into the third period with the Jackals fourth man-advantage goal of the night.

Kalamazoo tried to mount a comeback late in the third period, recording power-play goals from Brady Leisenring (5th) and Clarke (3rd).

DeVergilio (7th) capped off the scoring his second goal on the night on an empty-netter.

Elmira finished the night 4-for-8 on the power-play, while Kalamazoo was 2-for-6.

For Game Stats: http://echl.com/stats/official-game-report.php game_id8308 .

The K-Wings and Jackals will conclude their four-game stretch tomorrow, Saturday, January 8th with a 7:35 p.m. face-off at the First Arena in Elmira, New York.

Kalamazoo will return to Wings Stadium on Friday, January 21st with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the reigning Kelly Cup champions, Cincinnati Cyclones on Culver's Night and Frugal Fan Friday, featuring $1 beers and $1 hot dogs.

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.

Single game tickets for the 2010-2011 season are on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office, Ticketmaster Outlets, including www.ticketmaster.com, Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, please call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

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