K-Wings End Losing Streak
Published on November 20, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Orlando, FL- Led by keen penalty killing, which including killing a two-man advantage with three minutes left in regulation, the Kalamazoo Wings (8-7-0-0) snapped a two-game losing streak and a three-game road losing streak with a 4-3 victory at the Amway Center against the Orlando Solar Bears (8-6-2-1).
Cycling the puck on the lone power-play chance for either team in the period, Chris Lawrence (3rd) netted his first goal since going to Orlando from the San Francisco Bulls with a wrister from between the circles 14:36 into the period. In three games with the Solar Bears, Lawrence has been red-hot producing six points (1goal, 5 assists).
A fortunate bounce aided Kalamazoo in tying the game four minutes later. Standing behind the net, Steven Anthony (1st) flung a centering pass off of a Solar Bears defenseman and into the net to even the game at 1-1.
Pelting Orlando's goaltender John Curry in the second period, the K-Wings outshot the Solar Bears 17-7, with 12 of the shots occurring in the periods first five minutes. Kory Karlander (3rd) gave the K-Wings the lead with a goal from the slot 43 seconds into the period.
Needing just 33 seconds to extend their lead, Dustin Cloutier (4th) pushed Kalamazoo's cushion to two goals with a wrist shot from between the circles.
After Nick Petersen cut the K-Wings lead to a single goal with his Solar Bears' team-leading ninth goal of season late in the period, the K-Wings answered right back with a tally from Eric Kattelus (5th).
Scoring in a similar fashion to Anthony, Orlando's Kevin Baker (4th) sent a pass off the back of the leg of Joel Martin 4:54 into the third period to cap off the scoring in the game.
The victory marks the first time this season that Kalamazoo has won after surrendering the game's first goal.
Kalamazoo will conclude their four-game road swing this Thursday, November 22nd with a 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving battle against the Fort Wayne Komets.
The K-Wings will return to Wings Stadium on Friday, November 23rd with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Komets on WNWN Rivalry Night and FANomenal Friday, featuring $2 beer, $1 Pepsi and $1 hot dogs.
Single-game for the 2012-2013 season are on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday's. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.
Tickets for all K-Wings home games are $13 and $17.50 for adults and only $7 for kids ages 14 and under. The price for all K-Wings premium night games (all colored ice games and New Year's Eve game) are just $1 more.
Fans can save money by purchasing K-Wings single-game tickets in advance because tickets purchased on the day of a game increase by $2 (adults only).
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