ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Florida Outshines Kalamazoo

November 27, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Florida Everblades proved once again why they are one of the top road teams in the ECHL. The Everblades used two scores in the second period to defeat the Kalamazoo Wings 5-2 Wednesday night to earn their league-best ninth road victory.

Intercepting a breakout pass in the K-Wings zone, AJ Jenks (7th) put the Everblades on the scoreboard early in the first period.

Creating a turnover of their own Kalamazoo's Eric Kattelus came out with the puck in the left corner and laid a centering pass to Ben Wilson, who was cutting towards the net for his first goal of the season with 2:22 remaining in the opening period.

Florida's high-octane offense was on display in the second period. Trevor Bruess (1st) netted his first goal of the season 1:53 into middle stanza to give the 'Blades a 2-1 advantage.

Earning the eventual game-winning goal, six minutes later, John Henrion rung up his third goal of the season to push the Everblades lead to two goals.

Continuing to put pressure on Kalamazoo at the blue line, Florida put the game out reach in the third period with goals from Olivier Dame-Malka (1st) and Mathieu Roy (8th).

Kalamazoo's Ludwig Blomstrand (5th) continued his goal streak late in the contest netting his third goal in as many games to close out the scoring.

The K-Wings will continue their three-game home stand with the second-leg this Friday, November 29th for a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Fort Wayne Komets on Country Western Night, featuring a performance by country singer Dani Jamerson, presented by Win 98.5 FM.

Jamerson will sign autographs for fans, sing the national anthem and perform another song during the first period intermission. Friday is the first of 14 meetings versus the Komets.

Tickets for all 36 K-Wings home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, including www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Regular season ticket prices for home games are $13 and $17.50 for adults and only $7 for kids ages 12 and under. The price for all K-Wings premium night games (all colored ice games and the New Year's Eve game) are just $1 more. Fans can save money by purchasing K-Wings single-game tickets in advance. Tickets purchased on the day of a game increase by $2 (adults only).

Fans that plan on attending multiple games can avoid service fees plus enjoy a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 12, 24 or 36-game flexi-plan. These plans, along with full-season and group ticket packages may be ordered through the K-Wings Sales office by calling (269) 743-6011.

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