Game Preview: Express Vs. Kalamazoo Tonight
December 30, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (14-11-3-1, 32pts) vs. Kalamazoo Wings (16-11-0-2, 34pts)
When: Puck drops at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm
Where: Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192
Tonight's Matchup:
The Northern Division's top two teams clash at the Sears Centre Arena tonight, marking the eighth matchup between the two clubs this season. The Express and Wings met for three straight games from Dec. 7 through Dec. 10, with Chicago earning a 2-0-1-0 record in those games. Both teams have been slipping lately, as Chicago enters with a 1-3-1-0 record in their last five games, while Kalamazoo has lost their last four games. Chicago is 3-3-1-0 against the Wings this season.
Express Notes:
RW Tyler Donati played his 200th professional game on Tuesday in Toledo... G Paul Dainton tied a Chicago club record with 40 saves on Tuesday... The Express are ended a four-game road trip on Tuesday, and are playing at home tonight for the first time since December 16, a 5-3 win over Elmira... Chicago sees the return of its leading goal scorer tonight, as RW Chaz Johnson has been activated from injured reserve.
Recent Transactions:
D Stephen Delisle was activated from the 7-IR today... RW Chaz Johnson was active from the 3-IR today... F Bobby Robins was loaned to the Providence Bruins on Wednesday... D Scott Lehman was placed o 45-day suspension on Wednesday.
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