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K-Wings Countdown To Face-Off

December 12, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It will be a divisional battle as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Wheeling Nailers during the 10th Annual Teddy Bear Toss Night presented by WKFR. Tonight is just the second encounter of the season between the K-Wings and Nailers. Kalamazoo defeated Wheeling 6-5 on October 30th at the WesBano Arena.

Coming off their worse defeat of the season, a four-goal loss to the Toledo Walleye, Kalamazoo continues the home stand looking to extend their lead in the North Division. The K-Wings lead the division by three points over the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Witnessing their three-game win streak to come to halt last night with 3-0 loss to Gwinnett; Wheeling enters Wings Stadium for a one game road swing. The Nailers start the day tied with the Walleye for third place in the North. Tonight is also a homecoming for Kyle Bushee, who was born in Otsego, Michigan

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Wheeling Nailers

Goals: Rick Cleaver (11 Goals) Thomas Beauregard (16 Goals)

Assists: Rick Cleaver (14 Assists) Mitch Ganzak (14 Assists)

Points: Rick Cleaver (25 Points) Thomas Beauregard (23 Points)

+/-: Darryl Lloyd (+12) Alex Grant (+12)

Penalty Minutes: Bryan Jurynec (67 Minutes) Andrew Lord (75 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Rick Cleaver (6 Goals) Thomas Beauregard (5 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Trent Daavettila, Andrew Fournier Aaron Clarke (2 Goals)

Sam Ftorek (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (3 GW) Thomas Beauregard (2 GW)

Shots: Rick Cleaver (77 Shots) Aaron Clarke (75 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Mathieu Curadeau (21.7%) Jordan Fox (25.8%)

Overtime Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (1 Goal) Chris Davis, Mitch Ganzak,

Joey Haddad (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Rick Cleaver, Darryl Lloyd (2 Goals) Mitch Ganzak, Andrew Lord (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Matt Jones, Brian McGuirk (100%) Joey Haddad (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.66) Brad Thiessen (2.74)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.918) Brad Thiessen (0.915)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 1-0-0-0

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 1-0-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-5 in Shootout on October 30th @ WesBanko Arena in Wheeling, WV

Next Meeting: Saturday, December 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

"Bearing" the Gifts

This evening, Kalamazoo will face-off against the Wheeling Nailers during the 10th Annual Teddy Bear Toss game, presented WKFR. The K-Wings are 8-1-0-0 at home during the stuffed animal classic and 12-3-0-0 all-time in Teddy Bear Toss contests.

Coaching Milestone Tonight is the 100th career game behind the bench for Kalamazoo's Nick Bootland. Bootland is 59-35-4-1 in his coaching career, with all of his games occurring for the K-Wings.

Good After Two

Kalamazoo has been stellar when leading after 40 minutes of play. On the season, the K-Wings are a perfect 9-0-0-0 when holding a lead entering the third period.

Following a Loss

Kalamazoo enters Wings Stadium looking to avenge a 6-2 loss last night to Toledo. On the season, the K-Wings are 3-3-2-0 in games following a loss.

Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the ECHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale now by calling the Wings Stadium Ticket Office at (269) 345-5101.

Get On-Line

This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much, much more.

Featherstone and Peralta on the Radio

Join special guests Devin Featherstone and Sal Peralta as they join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this Monday on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through the B-2 Networks through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Old Burdick's Bar and Grill inside the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo on South 11th Street.

K-Wings on Radio

Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (95.9 FM WLKM & B-2 Networks 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, keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.

Upcoming Games

Friday, December 18th Vs Gwinnett 7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday, $1 Beer, $1 Hot Dogs)

Saturday, December 19th Vs Gwinnett 7:30 PM (Santa Claus Visits/Air National Guard Night)

Saturday, December 26th Vs Wheeling 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 27th Vs Cincinnati 4:00 PM (Family Four Pack/Post-Game Skate w/Players)

Thursday, December 31st Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (8th Annual New Year's Eve Bash, Presented by Cool 101 and WWMT)

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