ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Forward Kory Karlander Earns an Assist and a Goal in the Final Three Minutes in 4-3 Win

March 4, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Toledo, OH- Pushing their unbeaten streak to 12 games (10-0-0-2), the Kalamazoo Wings completed an improbable comeback scoring three answered, including two goals in the final three minutes of regulation to defeat the Toledo Walleye 4-3 at the Huntington Center.

After no scoring in the first period, each team had no trouble scoring in the second period, staring with the Walleye who took the lead with a power-play goal from Mike Hedden (23rd) 3:53 into the stanza.

Kalamazoo responded midway in the period with a high-slot wrister from Andrew Fournier (32nd); however, Toledo needed just 23 seconds to regain the lead with a goal from former K-Wing Tyler Doig (17th).

Keeping momentum on their side, the Walleye reeled in another tally 1:30 after Doig's go-ahead marker with Hedden's (24th) second of the night.

Battling back late in the period, Trent Daavettila (22nd) knocked in a rebound to extend his point streak to eight games and to cut the K-Wings deficit to a single goal.

Pulling even with less than three minutes remaining in the game, Kory Karlander found Patrick Asselin (21st) to the right of the net for the equalizer. The goal tied Asselin with Karlander for the team-lead in power-play tallies with 11. Besides Karlander, assisting on the goal was Aaron Clarke, who earned his 100th career assist on the tally.

Completing the comeback with 47.5 remaining, Karlander (28th) notched his team-leading 65th point of the season scoring the game-winner as he was knocked down to the ice in front of the Walleye net.

With the victory, the K-Wings lead the State Line Face-Off Series, presented by AmeriGas, America's Propane Company, with a record of 9-2-1-1.

The K-Wings will return to action this Sunday, March 6th at 4 p.m. versus the reigning Kelly Cup Champions, Cincinnati Cyclones during another Family Hockey Day in the ‘ZOO and Stars Wars Night. .During all Sunday home games kids (12 and under) eat FREE. This Sunday, the first 500 kids will also receive a FREE inflatable megaphone courtesy of Kalsee Credit Union.

Fans who dress as their favorite Star Wars characters will have the opportunity to win $300 in a costume contest.

The 501st and Rebel Legions Great Lakes Garrison will be on hand to provide a more authentic experience and to provide games for children. Games will be $1 and proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army.

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 and the Discover Kalamazoo Post-Game Show, 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.

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are on sale now and range in price from $9.90-$14.90 for adults and only $6.90 for kids ages 12 and under. The ticket prices for all K-Wings premium night games (all colored ice games and New Year's Eve game) are just $1 more.

Fans can save money by purchasing K-Wings single game tickets advance because on the day of a game, K-Wings tickets are $1 more.

For more information about tonight's game, please contact Mike Modugno, director of public relations and broadcaster at (269) 349-9772, extension 220.

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