K-Wings Fall to Walleye in Grinder

March 9, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release

TOLEDO, OH - The Kalamazoo Wings (29-23-3-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, couldn't overcome a two-goal second period by the Toledo Walleye (34-12-4-5) and fell at Huntington Center Saturday, 4-1.

Goaltender Hunter Vorva (14-8-0-0) was fantastic throughout and made 30 saves in the loss. The game had a playoff-like feel and was a one-goal game until the 16:17 mark of the third.

The K-Wings enjoyed a fortunate bounce at the 5:29 mark of the second period. Luke Morgan (6) was credited with the tally after forcing a bad pass that redirected into the net from the bottom of the right circle.

Toledo tied the game at 1-1 with a power-play goal at the 8:21 mark and took a 2-1 lead with an even-strength goal at 14:16.

The Walleye scored at the 16:17 mark of the third and notched an empty netter with 1 minute left in regulation.

Kalamazoo is now 8-3-1-0 against Toledo this season.

The K-Wings finished the game scoreless on the power play and 3-for-4 on the penalty kill. Toledo took the final shot total, 34-31.

Kalamazoo is back in action Sunday at 3:00 p.m. EDT versus Toledo for 'Mascot Madness' at Wings Event Center. Tickets to the game can be purchased HERE.

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The K-Wings kick off next weekend with $3 Friday and Game Show Night on Friday, March 15! It's time to 'come on down' to Game Show Night at Wings Event Center! Join us, for a night of big fun, participation and good feels as we celebrate over four decades of Americana with fun for the whole family. It's also a $3 Friday ($3 beers, sodas & hot dogs), so get ready to spend less money with no whammies!

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