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Published on February 17, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Fast Forward

Kalamazoo Wings @ Cincinnati Cyclones

Monday, February 17th

2:00 p.m.

US Bank Arena

Listen Live: www.wzuu.com

Kalamazoo will travel to the US Bank Arena today, Monday, February 17th for a 2 p.m. President's Day encounter against the Cincinnati Cyclones. On the season, the K-Wings are 4-3-1-1 against the Cyclones, who begin the week in second place in the North Division (28-18-1-1, 58 points).

Kalamazoo Wings Vs Orlando Solar Bears

Sunday, February 23rd

3:00 p.m.

Wings Stadium -Family Hockey Day in the 'Zoo, presented by Walgreens, Bronson Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, AirZoo, Consumers Credit Union and Charter Media

-Kibbles and Sticks Day, Bring Your Dog to the Game

-Post Game Skate with the Players

Listen Live: www.wzuu.com

The K-Wings will return home on Sunday, February 23rd with a 3 p.m. face-off versus the Orlando Solar Bears on Kibbles and Sticks, where fans can bring their dogs to the game. Tickets for dogs are $5, with the proceeds going to the Animal Rescue Project. Also any fan that purchases a ticket for their dog will also receive a K-Wings Dog Bandana. Sunday is 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 (doors 1 and 10 of the lobby) of Wings Stadium will receive a Lunchable courtesy of Walgreens and a K-Wings Sticker Pack. Following the game, fans can participate in a post-game skate with the K-Wings (skate rental $3). Sunday will be the first of four meetings between the K-Wings and the Solar Bears, who begin the week in second place in the South Division (28-16-1-2, 59 points).

On the Ice The following is the K-Wings practice schedule for the week (subject to change) -Tuesday: No Practice -Wednesday: 10-11:30 am (Wings Stadium) -Thursday: 10-11:30 am (Wings Stadium)

-Friday: 10-11:30am (Wings Stadium)

-Saturday: 10:15-11 am (Wings Stadium)

-Sunday: No Morning Skate

Game Rewind

Friday, February 14th Vs Toledo Walleye (Kalamazoo 5-Toledo 2)

Kalamazoo, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings put the crowd of 4,727 at Wings Stadium in the mood to cheer, as the K-Wings provided plenty of offense in a 5-2 victory over the Toledo Walleye during the 14th Annual Pink Ice Game. Read More

Saturday, February 15th Vs Fort Wayne Komets (Kalamazoo 5- Fort Wayne 2)

Kalamazoo, MI - In front of a sellout crowd of 5,113, the second largest home crowd this season at Wings Stadium, the Kalamazoo Wings dismantled the Fort Wayne Komets 5-2 during the 3rd Annual Susan G. Komen Night, presented by Eaton Corporation. Read More

ECHL Standings and Statistics

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Matt Caria (17 Goals)

Assists: Sam Ftorek, Elgin Reid (24 Assists)

Points: Sam Ftorek (35 Points)

+/-: Eric Kattelus (+19) Penalty Minutes: Justin Taylor (94 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Sam Ftorek (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Justin Taylor (3 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Sam Ftorek, David Pacan (4 GW)

Shots: Sam Ftorek (146 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Cody Beach (33.3%)

Overtime Goals: Five Players Tied (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Justin Taylor (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Justin Taylor (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Jordan Binnington (2.33 )

Save Percentage: Jordan Binnington (0.922)

Rolling Along

Forwards Justin Taylor and Yannick Veilleux have been racking up points. Taylor has earned points in six straight games, while Veilleux is riding a five-game point streak and three-game goal streak.

Nearing a Milestone

Kalamazoo's Sam Ftorek is closing in on a personal milestone. Ftorek is one assist shy of 400 in his career. .

Home Sweet Home

Kalamazoo will return home on Sunday looking to extend a streak. The K-Wings are on a season-high seven-game home winning streak.

Caria Finds the Net

Forward Matt Caria starts the week with 17 goals. Caria leads the K-Wings in goals scored and ranks tied for second among all ECHL rookies.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

Last Saturday's victory over the Fort Wayne Komets improved the K-Wings recorded to 28-17-1-3. It marks the first time this season that Kalamazoo has been 11 games above .500.

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, videos on your hometown team, and much, much more including our current promotional schedule .

K-Wings Live

Join special Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on Monday, March 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

Monday, February 17th @ Cincinnati 2:00 PM

Sunday, February 23rd Vs Orlando 3:00 PM (Kibbles and Sticks Night, Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO, presented by Walgreens, Airzoo, Consumers Credit Union, Charter and Bronson Orthopedic and Sports Medicine)

Wednesday, February 26th @ Fort Wayne 7:05 PM

Friday, February 28th @ Orlando 7:30 PM

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