ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wings let Walleye off the hook

January 23, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


TOLEDO- Rallying from a first period deficit, the Toledo Walleye increased their unbeaten streak to nine games (7-0-1-1) with a 2-1 shootout victory Friday night against the Kalamazoo Wings. Despite the loss, the K-Wings earned a point, which extended their unbeaten streak in regulation to seven games (6-0-0-1).

Kalamazoo earned the game's first goal 12:56 into the period, when Dane Fox slid the puck to an Eric Kattelus, who crashed the net for his fourth goal of the season. The goal extended Kattelus' point streak to a team season-high nine games.

Utilizing the league's best man-advantage unit, the Walleye evened the game at 1-1 midway in the second period with a power-play goal from Troy Schwab. Following a Scott Munroe save, Martin Frk found the loose puck and gave it to Schwab for his ninth goal of the season.

Remaining tied through the third period and overtime, the game would be decided in a shootout. Toledo outscored Kalamazoo 3-2 in the extra session, with the K-Wings receiving goals from Justin Taylor and Gergo Nagy.

Kalamazoo will conclude a three-game road swing tomorrow, Saturday, January 24th with a 7:35 p.m. encounter against the Cincinnati Cyclones at the U.S. Bank Arena.

The K-Wings will return home on Sunday, January 25th for a 3 p.m. face-off versus the Allen Americans on Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO, presented by Consumers Credit Union and United Healthcare, where the first 500 kids receive a Checkered Flag and a FREE kids meal.

This Sunday will also be Kids on the Go and Kalamazoo 500 Day. Following the game, the K-Wings will host a post-game skate with the players courtesy of United Healthcare.

Kalamazoo will also debut this season's Slappy jersey's that will be worn during all home Sunday games.

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are currently on sale at Wings Stadium Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, including www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.

Fans that plan on attending multiple games can avoid service fees plus enjoy a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 12, 24 or 36-game flexi-plan. These plans along with group (15 or more people) ticket packages may be ordered through the K-Wings front office by calling (269) 743-6011.

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