Game Preview: Express Vs. Kalamazoo Tonight
March 30, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (33-26-7-4, 77pts) vs. Kalamazoo Wings (37-25-2-6, 82pts)
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 Express have won four straight games heading in to tonight's contest, one shy of their season high streak for consecutive victories. Chicago took down Kalamazoo in back-to-back games last week, starting with a 4-3 victory on Friday. The following night at the Sears Centre Arena, the Express were staring at a 4-1 third period deficit before surging back with four straight third period goals and taking down the Wings 5-4 in regulation. Chicago then disposed of the Toledo Walleye and earned an important 4-1 win over the Cyclones. Kalamazoo has bounced back strong from the two losses, winning their last two contests by consecutive 6-1 scores over Cincinnati and Toledo.
Express Notes:
D Steven Delisle scored his first professional goal on Wednesday, securing a 4-1 win for Chicago. He also had an assist in the game... D Taylor Ellington is in the midst of a four game goal streak, the longest streak of the season for any Express player... G Rob Madore has a .915 save percentage against Kalamazoo, has faced above 40 shots twice, and has one shutout in his four games played against the Wings.
Recent Transactions:
D Matt Tomassoni was signed on Wednesday... F Patrick Tiesling signed on Wednesday... D Brett Motherwell was transferred to the 21-day IR on Tuesday... D Drew Paris was transferred to the 7-day IR on Tuesday... D Scott Wietecha was placed on the 3-day IR on Tuesday... F Johan Ryd was released on Monday... D Devin DiDiomete was signed on Saturday.
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