ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Ftorek's power-play goal hammers the Nailers

February 2, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Wheeling, WV - The Kalamazoo Wings concluded their three-game road trip with a 3-1 victory Saturday night against Wheeling Nailers.

After a scoreless first period, the K-Wings didn't waste any time in the middle frame to get on the scoreboard. Skating in the slot, Chris Lawrence (6th) extended his point streak to five games with a marker three minutes into the period.

Wheeling responded with 11 seconds remaining in the period with a power-play goal from Max MacKay (11th) to even the game at 1-1.

Reclaiming the lead 3:07 into the third period, Kalamazoo's Sam Ftorek (9th) sent in a one-timer from a pass from Matt Caria. The assist from Caria extended his point streak to five games.

Adding insurance late, Nick Sirota (3rd) tacked on an empty-netter with 50 seconds remaining to secure the victory.

Jordan Binnington made 29 saves to earn the win, which helped the K-Wings snap a season-long five-game road winless streak (0-4-0-1).

Outshot 11-2 in the first period, Kalamazoo responded as they outshot Wheeling 29-19 in the final two periods.

The K-Wings will return to Wings Stadium on Wednesday, February 5th with a 7p.m. face-off versus the Elmira Jackals during a 5:01 Wednesday. February 5th will also be a Winning Wednesday presented by WNWN.

Tickets for all 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.

Individual 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 rivalry packs and group ticket packages may be ordered through the K-Wings Sales office by calling (269) 743-6011.

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