Fast first period pushes K-Wings past Walleye
Published on October 11, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
KALAMAZOO - Firing on all cylinders the Kalamazoo Wings smothered the Toledo Walleye from the opening face-off en route to a 5-2 preseason victory Saturday night at Wings West.
Like the night before, the K-Wings' defenseman helped the team jump out to an early lead. Finding room at the blue line, Sam Ftorek (1st) ripped a slap shot over the left shoulder of Jared Coreau 1:42 into the contest.
Kalamazoo's pressure continued throughout the period and their persistence paid off with a marker late in the period from Eric Kattelus (1st).
Settling down in the second period the Walleye cut the K-Wings lead in half five minutes into the stanza with a second chance effort from Kyle Bonis.
After squandering five power-play chances the game before, the K-Wings took advantage of their first man-advantage opportunity of the night. Slicing through the attack zone, Colin Murphy (1st) connected on a back-hander to push the K-Wings lead back to two goals.
While they didn't score on the power-play, the Walleye capitalized on the unsettled situation as their man-advantage chance expired. Locating the loose puck, Michael Leone answered back for Toledo to bring the Kalamazoo lead to 3-2.
Becoming the third K-Wings returner to light the lamp in the game, Matt Caria's (1st) third period goal 4:03 into the stanza served as Kalamazoo's knockout punch.
Moments later, Alex Mallet (1st) put the game out of reach netting the K-Wings second power-play goal of the net to extend the lead to three goals.
In a complete role-reversal of the night before Kalamazoo finished the game 2-for-4 on the power-play.
Closing out their preseason schedule on Monday, October 13th, the K-Wings will travel to Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana for a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Fort Wayne Komets.
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The K-Wings home opener will occur on Friday, October 24th versus Fort Wayne Komets at Wings Stadium during their 11th Annual Orange Ice Game. Fans are encouraged to dress in costumes and participate in Halloween festivities.
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