K-Wings Shutout Jackals 3-0
February 14, 2007 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Kalamazoo, MI - Goaltender Ryan Nie and the Kalamazoo Wings shutout the Elmira Jackals 3-0 Wednesday night at Wings Stadium.
Playing in their first road game, and third game overall, under new Head Coach Paul Gillis, the Jackals were looking to quiet the Valentine's Day crowd that congregated for Pink Ice Night at Wings Stadium. But Kalamazoo took an early lead when Kory Karlander scored his 29th goal of the season at 1:33, assisted by Nick Bootland and Justin Cross. Elmira settled down, with newcomer's Mike Oliveira and Brett Cross in the lineup, managing 10 shots on goal, but rookie goaltender Ryan Nie kept the game at 1-0 after twenty minutes.
The offensive chances for Elmira in the second period were few and far between as Kalamazoo out-shot the Jackals 13-7. Nick Bootland doubled the K-Wings lead when a hard wrist shot ripped the back of the net at 7:45, assisted by Justin Cross and Casey Handrahan. Elmira received the game's first power play when Jordan Hart hooked down Curtis Tidball, but the Jackals failed to capitalize against the UHL's top-ranked K-Wings penalty kill.
In the third period Justin Cross made it 3-0 K-Wings when he redirected a Jeff Brown shot from the point for a power play goal at 6:35, assisted by Brown and Tyler Willis. The Jackals managed just 7 shots on goal in the final period as Ryan Nie earned the shutout.
Goaltender Ryan Nie recorded his 3rd shutout of the season, stopping all 24 shots sent his way, as Kalamazoo improved to 29-17-5 on the year. Dave Lemanowicz made 34 saves on 37 shots as the Jackals fell to 23-27-1 on the season. Elmira was 0-for-3 on the power play; while Kalamazoo finished 1-for-1.
The Jackals now head to Muskegon for two games against the first place Fury, beginning on Friday night, February 16th with a 7:30 pm face off at L.C. Walker Arena. Elmira's next home game comes on Friday, February 23rd as they host the Rockford IceHogs for the first of a three-game series at First Arena; game time is scheduled for 7:35 pm.
JACKALS COACH'S SHOW
Don't miss the Jackals Coach's Show on Monday, February 19th broadcast live from the Pioneer Sports Bar & Grill on South Main Street in Downtown Elmira. Join Voice of the Jackals Owen Newkirk, Jackals Head Coach Paul Gillis, along with two Jackals Players from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on News Talk 1230 & 1450 AM WENY.
FIRST ARENA REC RINK
The ice is HOT at First Arena - Visit our website for a complete list of Public Skating times and Arena Programs at www.firstarena.com - Come in to the COOL place to be!
The First Arena Rec Rink offers public skating, skating lessons, hockey programs, figure skating, birthday parties, and much more....
International Hockey League 2 Stories from February 14, 2007
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- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- Generals Make A Trade With Kalamazoo - Flint Generals
- IceHogs and UHL want to help local bands get their big break - Rockford IceHogs
- Brett Angel in the fold - Muskegon Lumberjacks
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