ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

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Published on October 29, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings will start the month of November at Wings Stadium this Friday, November 1st with a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Toledo Walleye on Duck Dynasty Night featuring a special appearance from the hit TV's very own Mountain Man.

Kalamazoo and Toledo will square off again on Saturday, November 2nd with a 7:15 p.m. encounter at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. The Walleye start the week in third place in the North Division.

Wrapping up the week on Sunday, November 3rd, the K-Wings will return home to Wings Stadium for a 3 p.m. showdown versus the Cincinnati Cyclones on a Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO presented by Walgreen's, Bronson Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Consumers Credit Union and Charter Media. The first 500 kids that enter through the main doors of Wings Stadium will receive a Lunchable courtesy of Walgreen's and an exclusive K-Wings giveaway item. Sunday will also be Disney Movie Day featuring Disney Princesses. Kids will be able to take pictures and meet with their favorite Disney Princesses. Following the game, fans can participate in a post-game skate with the K-Wings (skate rental $3), while watching a Disney short film on the largest video board in minor league hockey. The Cyclones start the week tied with the Evansville IceMen for first place in the North Division.

Game Rewind

Saturday, October 26th Vs Evansville IceMen (Evansville 2-Kalamazoo 1)

Kalamazoo, MI- Despite receiving plenty of energy from 5,576 enthusiastic fans, the Kalamazoo Wings third period comeback bid fell short, as the K-Wings dropped their home opener and 10th Annual Orange Ice Game 2-1 against the Evansville IceMen. The crowd of 5,576 was the largest opening night crowd in the K-Wings' 40-year history.

A defensive first period didn't lead to many shots on goal. The two teams combined for seven shots in the first period, with Evansville posting a period-high of five.

Evansville broke the gridlock early in the second period with a goal from Matt Schepke (1st). Skating near the right circle, Schepke's slap shot deflected off the pipe and across the goal line past goaltender Jordan Binnington.

Despite being held scoreless, Kalamazoo had plenty of opportunity to score in the second period. Kalamazoo had three power-plays in the period highlighted by a two-man advantage for 1:24 midway through the period.

Kalamazoo scored their first goal of the season when Yanni Gourde sent a perfect pass to Chris Lawrence (1st), who just came out of the penalty box, to score on a breakaway. The goal ended a 104:44 minute goalless drought for Kalamazoo.

Mike Siedel continued to find the back of the net scoring his second goal of the season in the third period. Finding the puck off a deflection, Siedel ripped the eventual game-winner from between the circles with 4:47 remaining in regulation.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Chris Lawrence (1 Goal)

Assists: Yanni Gourde, Eric Kattelus (1 Assist)

Points: Yanni Gourde, Eric Kattelus, Chris Lawrence (1 Point)

+/-: Eric Kattelus, Chris Lawrence, Brandon Martell (+1) Penalty Minutes: Dan Dries (8 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Entire Team (0 GW)

Shots: Yanni Gourde (11 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Chris Lawrence (50%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Entire Team (0.0%)

Goals Against Average: Jordan Binnington (2.03 )

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.926)

Nearing a Milestone

Goaltender Joel Martin is closing in on a personal milestone. The next appearance between the pipes for Martin will mark his 400th career game.

The 700 Club

With his next game, Sam Ftorek will join an exclusive list of players that have played in 700 ECHL games. Ftorek will join Cam Brown (789 games; 1991-2006) and Louis Dumont (771 games; 1994-2006) as the only players to reach the 700 club in games played.

Killing Time

Kalamazoo's penalty killing has been stellar to start the season. The K-Wings have killed off nine of the 10 power-play chances their opponents have received.

Home Sweet Home

Last Saturday's crowed of 5,576 was the largest home opening crowd in the K-Wings 40-year history. Kalamazoo will have plenty of opportunity to continue to bring in huge crowds as six out of their next seven games will occur at Wings Stadium.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

Chris Lawrence's third period goal ended a goal scoring drought for the K-Wings. The goal snapped a 104:44 drought this season for Kalamazoo.

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 stopping by the Wings Stadium Ticket Office or at any Ticketmaster location.

Get On-Line

This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto the team's website at www.kwings.com . The site has player profiles, video on your hometown team, and much, much more.

K-Wings Live

Join special guests Head Coach Nick Bootland and players along with the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on Monday, November 11th for "K-Wings Live". The show is on WZUU (92.5 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 6-7 p.m. at Brewster's in Portage.

K-Wings on Radio

Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (92.5 FM WZUU & 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 20 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

Friday, November 1st Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (Meet Duck Dynasty's Mountain Man)

Saturday, November 2nd @ Toledo 7:15 PM

Sunday, November 3rd Vs Cincinnati 3:00 PM (Family Hockey Day in the "ZOO" and Disney Princesses Day)

Wednesday, November 6th Vs Wheeling 10:30 AM (Education Day)

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