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January 27, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Fast Forward

Kalamazoo Wings @ Elmira Jackals

Wednesday, January 29th

7:05 p.m.

First Arena Listen Live: www.wzuu.com

Kalamazoo will begin a three-game road swing this Wednesday, January 29th with a 7:05 p.m. encounter against the Elmira Jackals. On the season, the K-Wings are 2-1-0-0 against the Jackals, who begin the week in third place in the Atlantic Division (13-22-2-2, 30 points).

Kalamazoo Wings @ Wheeling Nailers

Friday, January 31st

7:00 p.m.

WesBanco Arena Listen Live: www.wzuu.com

Friday will mark the K-Wings first visit this year to the WesBanco Arena. January 31st will be second of three meetings between the teams this season.

Kalamazoo Wings @ Wheeling Nailers

Saturday, February 1st

8:00 p.m.

WesBanco Arena Listen Live: www.wzuu.com

The K-Wings will conclude their three-game road trip on Saturday. On the season, the K-Wings are 1-0-0-0 against the Nailers, who begin the week in second place in the Atlantic Division (19-16-1-5, 44 points).

On the Ice The following is the K-Wings practice schedule for the week (subject to change) -Tuesday: 12-1 pm (First Arena in Elmira, New York) -Wednesday: 11:15 a.m.-12:30 pm (Morning Skate at First Arena in preparation for game @ Elmira) -Thursday: 11 am-12 pm (Elmira, New York)

-Friday: 11:15 am-12 pm (Morning Skate at WesBanco Arena in preparation for game @ Wheeling)

-Saturday:11:15 am-12 pm (Morning Skate at WesBanco Arena in preparation for game @ Wheeling)

-Sunday: No Practice

Game Rewind

Monday, January 20th @ Evansville IceMen (Evansville 3-Kalamazoo 2)

Evansville, IN - The Evansville IceMen scored three power-play goals, including two in the third period en route to a 3-2 victory at the Ford Center over the Kalamazoo Wings. Read More

Friday, January 24th Vs Reading Royals (Kalamazoo 4-Reading 3)

Kalamazoo, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings used a three-goal third period effort to defeat the Reading Royals 4-3 Friday night snapping the Royals season-high seven-game winning streak. Read More

Sunday, January 26th Vs Reading Royals (Kalamazoo 3-Reading 2)

Kalamazoo, MI - In their last 10 road games (8-2-0-0), no one has been able to stop the Reading Royals, with the exception of the Kalamazoo Wings. Just as they did two nights previous the K-Wings defeated the Royals, this time by the final of 3-2, Sunday afternoon at Wings Stadium. Read More

ECHL Standings and Statistics

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Yanni Gourde (15 Goals)

Assists: Yanni Gourde, Eric Kattelus (19 Assists)

Points: Yanni Gourde (34 Points)

+/-: Eric Kattelus (+19) Penalty Minutes: Chris Lawrence, Justin Taylor (76 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Sam Ftorek (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Yanni Gourde, Justin Taylor (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Matt Caria, Sam Ftorek (3 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek, Yanni Gourde (112 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Cody Beach (33.3%)

Overtime Goals: Matt Caria, Sam Ftorek, Eric Kattelus, Justin Taylor (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Justin Taylor (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Yannick Veilleux (100%)

Goals Against Average: Jordan Binnington (2.25 )

Save Percentage: Jordan Binnington (0.924)

Five Alive

Forward Justin Taylor starts the week on a five-game point streak. The five-game streak is the longest current point streak by a member of the K-Wings.

Rookie Sensation

Kalamazoo's Matt Caria has been playing at different level since December. Caria, who has 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) this season, has earned 22 (12 goals, 10 assists) of them since December 6th, a span of 25 games.

Rolling Along

Defenseman Sam Ftorek and Eric Kattelus enter the week on impressive point streaks. Ftorek has earned points in four straight games, while Kattelus is on a three-game point streak.

Snapping a Streak

When Kalamazoo begins a three-game road swing against the Elmira Jackals on Wednesday they will be trying to snap a streak. The K-Wings have lost a season-high three straight games on the road.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

The K-Wings best scoring period has been the second period. Kalamazoo has outscored their opponents 46-28 in the middle stanza.

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 the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on Monday, February 10th for the next edition of "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, Michigan.

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, January 29th @ Elmira 7:05 PM

Friday, January 31st @ Wheeling 7:00 PM

Saturday, February 1st @ Wheeling 8:00 PM

Wednesday, February 5th Vs Elmira 7:00 PM (5:01 Wednesday and Winning Wednesday, presented by WNWN)

Friday, February 7th @ Fort Wayne 8:05 PM

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics



ECHL Stories from January 27, 2014


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