K-Wings Weekly
Published on November 2, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Game Rewind
Friday, October 30th @ Wheeling (Kalamazoo 6-Wheeling 5-Shootout)
Wheeling, WV- Trailing for just the first time this season after two periods of play, the Kalamazoo Wings erased a one goal deficit and defeated the Wheeling Nailers 6-5 in a shootout to extend their winning streak to six games.
Featuring plenty of scoring chances, each team lit the lamp twice in the opening period. Kalamazoo started the scoring with Sam Ftorek's first of the season 7:48 into the first.
The Nailers stormed back less than two minutes later with a tally from Thomas Harrison (2nd). Wheeling gained a 2-1 advantage with a rebound marker from Kevin Schmidt (1st).
Aggressive checking helped the K-Wings tie the game at 2-2, as Matt Jones created a Nailers turnover and quickly sent the puck to Darryl Lloyd, who tipped in his team-leading fifth goal of the season 22 seconds remaining in the period.
Carrying momentum into the second period, Trent Daavettila (3rd) struck 26 seconds into the second period to regain a 3-2 advantage for Kalamazoo.
Including the goal from Daavettila, the K-Wings had outscored their opposition 15-1 in the second period this season, but that domination came to an abrupt halt.
With the pendulum swinging towards Kalamazoo, Wheeling abruptly swung it back towards their direction with a shorthanded breakaway goal from Aaron Clarke (2nd).
Wheeling jumped back ahead 4-3 later in the period with a marker from Andrew Lord (2nd). The Nailers extended their lead 13:22 into the stanza with Dan Henningson's first goal of his pro career.
Off a face-off late in the period, Kalamazoo cut the deficit back to a single-goal, when Daavettila (4th) knocked in a rebound for his second goal of the night.
Kalamazoo pulled even midway in the third period, when Will Colbert (2nd) crashed the net and whacked in a Jones rebound.
The contest remained tied at 5-5 in the remainder of the third period forcing the extra session. No scoring in overtime would bring the K-Wings to their first shootout of the season.
The K-Wings out-dueled the Nailers 2-1 in a six-round shootout to improve their record to 6-0-0-0, one win shy of tying their organization's record for best start, set by the 1990-91 K-Wings.
Kalamazoo's shootout goals were tallied by Rick Cleaver and Jones. Despite scoring in the shootout, Cleaver's point streak is snapped at five games.
Saturday, October 31st Vs Toledo (Toledo 7-Kalamazoo 5)
Kalamazoo, MI- Special teams played a key role during the 6th Annual Orange Ice Game, as the Toledo Walleye register five power-play markers en route to a 6-5 victory during the 6th Annual Orange Ice Game.
Striking quickly, Rick Cleaver (4th) registered his first of two goals in the game 1:08 into the game to give the K-Wings an early 1-0 lead.
Toledo tied the contest minutes later with a power-play goal from Walleye captain Ryan Stokes (1st). Tommy Lange (2nd) joined in on the scoring barrage knocking in a rebound to give the Walleye a 2-1 advantage.
Not to be outdone, Trent Daavettila (5th) evened the score up at 2-2 with a man-advantage goal with just less than three minutes remaining in the period. Daavettila has now registered six points in his last three games (4 goals, 2 assists).
In the second, Toledo regained the lead 1:32 into the period with a goal from Evan Rankin (2nd).
Kalamazoo's power-play returned the favor tying the contest at 3-3 with a marker from Mathieu Curadeau (4th).
Storming back Maxime Tanguay (3rd, 4th) pushed the Walleye ahead by two goals scoring twice on the power-play.
Bringing the deficit to a single-goal, Matt Jones (3rd) kissed a wrister off the pipe and over the goal line to knock the Toledo lead to 5-4.
Early in the third period, Dominic Osman (2nd) extended the Walleye lead back to two goals with the team's fifth power-play tally of the night.
Kalamazoo's power-play unit battle the K-Wings back to a single goal, as a Ryan McGinnis blast from the point sailed off the end wall and back to the stick of Cleaver (5th), who punched in his second the game.
With the K-Wings trailing 6-5 with under two minutes remaining and with a man-advantage, Kalamazoo pulled goaltender Julien Ellis for the extra skater; however, Osman (3rd) rifled a loose puck down the length of the ice to registered the shorthanded insurance marker.
The teams combined for eight power-play goals, with Kalamazoo going 3 for 7 with the advantage and Toledo going a staggering 5 for 8.
The loss was the first for the K-Wings, who are now 6-1-0-0 and remain in first in the North Division. Kalamazoo has also dropped four straight on Orange Ice and has an overall record of 1-4-0-0 on the pumpkin colored surface.
Fast Forward
The K-Wings will begin a three-game road swing this Wednesday, November 4th with a special 10:30 a.m. face-off at the Lucas County Arena against the Toledo Walleye. This will be the second meeting between the teams this season and the second half of a home-and-home series. Toledo defeated Kalamazoo 7-5 last Saturday. Kalamazoo is in first place in the North Division with 12 points, three points ahead of Toledo, who is in second.
For the first-time this season Kalamazoo will battle a South Division opponent on Saturday, November 7th with a 7:05 p.m. face-off against the Gwinnett Gladiators. Currently tied for the first place in the South with South Carolina, the Gladiators are 4-1-1-1 (10 points). Last season, Gwinnett finished fourth in the South and lost in five games in the Divisional Semi-Finals to Florida.
On Sunday, November 8th, Kalamazoo will conclude their trip with a 2 p.m. contest at the Time Warner Cable Arena. The Checkers start the week with a record of 3-1-1-0 (7 points) and tied with third place in the South Division with the Florida Everblades. Last season, Charlotte finished third in the South and lost in the Divisional Semi-Finals to the eventual Kelly Cup Champions, South Carolina Stingrays in six games.
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals: Rick Cleaver, Trent Daavettila (5 Goals)
Assists: Anton Kharin (7 Assists)
Points: Rick Cleaver (11 Points)
+/-: Anton Kharin (+9)
Penalty Minutes: Darryl Bootland (29 Minutes)
Power Play Goals: Rick Cleaver (2 Goals)
Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)
Game Winning Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (2 GW)
Shots: Rick Cleaver (25 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Trent Daavettila (23.8%)
Overtime Goals: Mathieu Curadeau (1 Goal)
Shootout Goals: Rick Cleaver, Matt Jones (1 Goal)
Shootout Percentage: Rick Cleaver, Matt Jones (100%)
Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (1.32)
Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.957)
On the Road Again
After a brief one game home stand last Saturday, Kalamazoo will begin a three-game road swing starting this Wednesday, November 4th against Toledo. On the season, the K-Wings are 4-0-0-0 in road contest.
Lead by Example
Captain Sam Ftorek has been leading the K-Wings by example. Ftorek starts the week on a three-game point streak, earning six points (1 goal, 5 assists) during the stretch.
Nearing the Century Mark
Kalamazoo's Darryl Lloyd is closing in on a personal milestone. Lloyd needs one more assist to reach 100 in his career.
Daav "Ettila" The Hun
Rookie forward Trent Daavettila has been on a scoring tear. Daavettila, who is on a K-Wings' season-high three-game goal streak, is tied with fellow K-Wing Anton Kharin amongst rookie scorers with nine points.
The Obscure Stat of the Week
The K-Wings, who will play the Toledo Walleye this Wednesday morning, are no strangers to a.m. starts. All-time, the K-Wings are 6-5-0-1 in morning games and 2-0-0-0 on the road.
Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!
Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the ECHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale now by calling the Wings Stadium Ticket Office at (269) 345-5101.
Get On-Line
This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much, much more.
Daavettila and McGinnis on the Radio
Join special guests Trent Daavettila and Ryan McGinnis tonight as they join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through the B-2 Networks through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Old Burdick's Bar and Grill inside the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo on South 11th Street.
K-Wings on Radio
Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (95.9 FM WLKM & B-2 Networks on kwings.com). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 72 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre-game coverage begins with the Kalsee Credit Union Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face-off. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the opening face-off to the final buzzer, keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.
Upcoming Games
Wednesday, November 4th @ Toledo 10:30 AM
Saturday, November 7th @ Gwinnett 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 8th @ Charlotte 2:00 PM
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