K-Wings Fall to Walleye in Grinder
Published on March 9, 2024 under 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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