ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wings Weekly

Published on November 5, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Last Week's Record: 1-1-0-1

Overall Record: 1-3-0-1

Fast Forward

Kalamazoo Wings Vs Wheeling Nailers

Wednesday, November 5th

10:30 a.m.

Wings Stadium Education Day-Presented by PNC Bank, Walgreens, RxOptical, Consumers Credit Union, Bronson Orthopedic & Sports Medicine and the Airzoo

Morning Hockey Special on Tickets: $10 for Adults, $4 for Children (ages 12 and under)

Listen Live: www.wzuu.com

Wednesday morning will be the first of three meetings between the K-Wings and the Nailers. This will be Wheeling's only visit to Wings Stadium. The Nailers start the week tied for second place in the Atlantic Division with the Elmira Jackals with a record of 2-3-0-0 (4 points)

Kalamazoo Wings Vs Cincinnati Cyclones

Friday, Nov. 8th

7:30 p.m. Wings Stadium

Word of Life and Scout Night Listen Live: www.wzuu.com

Cincinnati is the only undefeated team remaining in the ECHL. With a record of 6-0-0-0 (12 points), the Cyclones, who will conclude a five-game road swing on Friday, are just two victories shy of tying the 1994-95 Dayton Bombers and the 2001-02 Trenton Titans for the best to a season in ECHL history. This will be the second of 11 meetings between the teams. Kalamazoo is 0-0-0-1 versus Cincinnati, with the K-Wings dropping their first encounter 5-4 in shootout last Sunday. Cincinnati starts the week in first place in the North Division.

Game Rewind

Friday, November 1st Vs Toledo Walleye (Kalamazoo 6-Toledo 4)

Kalamazoo, MI- Held to one goal for their first two games of the season, the Kalamazoo Wings offense had their breakthrough performance registering six goals in a 6-4 victory Saturday night versus the Toledo Walleye at Wings Stadium. Read More

Saturday, November 2nd @ Toledo Walleye (Toledo 3-Kalamazoo 1)

Toledo, OH- Wearing Star Wars Jedi jerseys, the Toledo Walleye (3-1-0-1) used the force to avenge Friday night's loss to the Kalamazoo Wings (1-3-0-0) with a 3-1 victory Saturday at the Huntington Center. Read More

Saturday, November 3rd Vs Cincinnati Cyclones (Cincinnati 5-Kalamazoo 4-Shootout )

Kalamazoo, MI- Yanni Gourde scored with 1:36 left in regulation to force overtime, but the Kalamazoo Wings (1-3-0-1) couldn't complete the comeback. The Cincinnati Cyclones (6-0-0-0) outscored the K-Wings 2-1 in the shootout to remain perfect on the season with a 5-4 victory Sunday afternoon. Read More

ECHL Standings and Statistics

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Eric Kattelus (4 Goals)

Assists: Yanni Gourde (6 Assists)

Points: Yanni Gourde (8 Points)

+/-: Eric Kattelus (+4) Penalty Minutes: Chris Lawrence (16 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Sam Ftorek, Eric Kattelus, Yanni Gourde, David Pacan (1 Goal)

Short Handed Goals: Adam Polasek (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Yanni Gourde (1 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (21 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Adam Polasek (50%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Yanni Gourde (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Yanni Gourde (100%)

Goals Against Average: Jordan Binnington (2.54 )

Save Percentage: Jordan Binnington (0.911)

Limiting Chances

The K-Wings have done an outstanding job in limiting the scoring opportunities of their opponents. Kalamazoo ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference and ninth overall in the league allowing an average of 28.2 shots a game.

Bootland Nears Milestone Head coach Nick Bootland is closing in on a personal milestone. Bootland's next coaching victory will be the 200th of his career.

Nearing the Century Mark

Defenseman Elgin Reid is closing in on a personal milestone. Reid's next assist will be his 100th of his career.

Trouble in the Middle

Five games into the season, the K-Wings worst scoring differential period has been the second. Kalamazoo has been outscored 8-3 in the middle stanza.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

Kalamazoo will head back to school on Wednesday when they play Wheeling on Education Day. All-time, Kalamazoo is 11-7-1-1 in morning games, including 7-7-0-1 at Wings Stadium.

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.

What's Going On

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 including our current promotional schedule

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

Wednesday, November 6th Vs Wheeling 10:30 AM (Education Day, presented by PNC Bank, RxOptical, Bronson Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, Consumers Credit Union, Airzoo and Walgreens)

Friday, November 8th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (Word of Life & Scout Night)

Friday, November 15th Vs Reading 7:30 PM (Military Appreciation Night Featuring former Detroit Lions Kicker Jason Hanson, presented by Fox 17)

Saturday, November 16th Vs Cincinnati 7:30 PM (Player Poster Giveaway Courtesy of Fox 17)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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