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Game Recap: Riopel's Shutout Helps K-Wings Earn Weekend Sweep of Admirals

October 15, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


NORFOLK, VA- The Kalamazoo Wings used a 20-save shutout by Nick Riopel in his debut, three-points from Justin Taylor, and blue-line production as they overtook the Norfolk Admirals, 3-0, on Saturday night at Norfolk Scope Arena.

Carrying over the momentum from the prior night's victory, Kalamazoo struck early in the first period after sustained pressure in the offensive zone. Taylor swung a shot from the left-side boards that caromed off the body of Lane Scheidl and past Admirals' goalie Eetu Laurikainen.

The Wings padded their lead eight minutes later as their first-period dominance continued. Taylor settled in behind the Norfolk goal and slipped the puck into the high slot, where Ben Wilson had space to step into a snap shot that sailed into the top corner of the net.

The game leveled out during the second period, as the end-to-end pace resulted in each team generating eight shots on goal, but no scoring.

Entering the third period gripping a two-goal lead, Kalamazoo were able to cement the weekend sweep of the Admirals with Michael Trebish's first goal of the season. Stepping in from the left-side point, Trebish glided into an open lane and knuckled a slap shot that ricocheted off a Norfolk defender and into the goal.

On the back end, Riopel's 20 saves against his former team helped carry Kalamazoo to a 2-0-0 start to the season.

Next: Kalamazoo vs. Fort Wayne- Friday, October 21, 7 p.m., Wings Event Center.

Notes: It was Wilson's first goal since April 11, 2015 against Toledo. Kalamazoo went 0/5 on the power play for the second consecutive night. Trebish and Austin Wuthrich have each tallied points in the first two games of the season. Defenseman Kyle Bushee led Kalamazoo with six shots on goal.

The Kalamazoo Wings host their 43rd annual home opener on Friday, October 21 against the Fort Wayne Komets. Tickets are as low as $10 and gains you access to Fan Fest (located inside The Valley at Wings Event Center), which features food samples from Nick's Gyros and Sloppy's Food Truck, as well as craft beer samples, live music, and Top Shot games for all ages! Tickets are available at the Wings Event Center box office or by visiting http://kwings.com/Tickets/Schedule.

Listen to all 72 regular season and post season games on AM 1660 The Fan in Kalamazoo, or online at www.1660thefan.com/listen-live . Live coverage begins fifteen minutes before puck drop with the Flame Tamer Pregame Show.

Single-game tickets are on sale! Tickets start as low as $10 and can be purchased at www.kwings.com/tickets/schedule or at the Wings Event Center Box office.

Wings Event Center, owned and operated by Greenleaf Hospitality Group, is home to the minor league hockey team Kalamazoo Wings and a full entertainment venue offering concerts, sporting events, family shows and trade shows. Built in 1974, Wings Event Center values partnerships with the community to bring events and attractions that enrich the lives of residents in the Kalamazoo area.

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