ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

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Published on January 19, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Last Week's Record: 3-0-0-0 Overall Record: 16-15-1-1

Fast Forward

Kalamazoo Wings @ Toledo Walleye

Friday, January 23rd

7:15 p.m.

Huntington Center

Toledo, Ohio

Listen Live: http://echl.neulion.com/echl/schedule?daytoday

Kalamazoo will begin the week this Friday, January 23rd with a 7:15 p.m. encounter against the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center. The K-Wings are 2-3-0-0 against the Walleye, who begin the week in second place (25-5-3-2, 55 points) in the North Division.

Kalamazoo Wings @ Cincinnati Cyclones

Saturday, January 24th

7:35 p.m.

U.S. Bank Arena

Cincinnati, Ohio

Listen Live: http://echl.neulion.com/echl/schedule?daytoday

Kalamazoo will conclude a three-game road swing this Saturday, January 24th with a 7:35 p.m. encounter at the U.S. Bank Arena against the Cincinnati Cyclones. The K-Wings are 4-3-0-0 against the Cyclones, who begin the week in third place (17-14-0-4, 38 points) in the North Division.

Kalamazoo Wings Vs Allen Americans

Sunday, January 25th

3:00 p.m.

Wings Stadium

Kalamazoo, Michigan

-Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO (First 500 Kids will receive a Checkered Flag and FREE Kids Meal)

-Kids on the Go and Kalamazoo 500 Day

Listen Live: http://echl.neulion.com/echl/schedule?daytoday

The K-Wings will return home on Sunday, January 25th for a 3 p.m. face-off versus the Allen Americans on Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO, where the first 500 kids receive a Checkered Flag and a FREE kids meal. This Sunday will also be Kids on the Go and Kalamazoo 500 Day. Following the game, the K-Wings will host a post-game skate with the players. This will be the K-Wings lone appearance versus the Americans, who begin the week in first place (27-5-1-2, 57 points) in the Central Division.

On the Ice

The following is the K-Wings practice schedule for the week (subject to change) -Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Wings Stadium) -Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (Wings Stadium) -Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Wings Stadium) -Friday: 10:00-11:15 a.m. (Morning Skate at Wings Stadium for game @ Toledo 7:15 p.m.) -Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-12:15 a.m.(Morning Skate at U.S. Bank Arena for game @ Cincinnati 7:35 p.m.)

-Sunday: No Morning Skate (Game Vs Allen 3:00 p.m.)

Game Rewind

Friday, January 16th Vs Cincinnati Cyclones (Kalamazoo 5-Cincinnati 2)

KALAMAZOO- Pushing their winning streak to season-high four games, the Kalamazoo Wings remained perfect in 2015 with a 5-2 victory Friday over the Cincinnati Cyclones on Smitten with the Mitten Night presented by Kalsee Credit Union. Read More

Saturday, January 17nd Vs Fort Wayne Komets (Kalamazoo 4-Fort Wayne 2)

KALAMAZOO- Using the force of two Dane Fox first period goals, the Kalamazoo Wings defeated the Fort Wayne Komets 4-2 on Star Wars Night to lengthen their season-long winning streak to five games. Read More

Sunday, January 19nd @ Fort Wayne Komets (Kalamazoo 2-Fort Wayne 1)

FORT WAYNE- Even with the Kalamazoo Wings and Fort Wayne Komets combining to go 0-for-12 on the power-play, it was an Eric Kattelus special teams goal in the third period that would prove to be the difference in the K-Wings 2-1 victory Sunday night against the Komets at Allen County Memorial Coliseum. Read More

Current ECHL Stats

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Dane Fox, Curtis Valk (11 Goals)

Assists: Eric Kattelus (20 Assists)

Points: Curtis Valk (29 Points)

+/-: Sacha Guimond, Isaac Macleod (+9) Penalty Minutes: Ray Kaunisto (54 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Dane Fox (4 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Eric Kattelus, Nathan Longpre (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Jean Bourbeau, Matt Caria, Dane Fox, Curtis Valk (2 GW)

Shots: Nathan Longpre (94 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jean Bourbeau (19%)

Overtime Goals: Eric Kattelus (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Nathan Longpre (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Nathan Longpre (50%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.69 )

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.909)

Six Pack

Kalamazoo begins the week on a six-game winning streak. The six-game streak is the longest this season for the K-Wings.

Eight isn't Enough

Forward Eric Kattelus is riding an eight-game point streak. The eight-game streak ties Kattelus with Curtis Valk for the K-Wings longest point streak this season.

Over 500

Kalamazoo's victory last Sunday improved their record to 16-15-1-1. This is the first time since November 21st that the K-Wings winning percentage as been over .500.

Getting in their Shots

Out shooting their opponents has been a sign of victory for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo is 12-5-0-0 this season when they out shoot their opponents.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

Defenseman Sam Ftorek is moving up the K-Wings all-time game played list. Ftorek's next game will be his 372nd with the K-Wings, which moves him past Brent Jarrett (1981-1989) for ninth place all-time (ECHL, IHL, UHL) in team history.

Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office, any Ticketmaster location or at kwings.com.

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 on the Net

Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Broadcast Network at www.echl.tv . Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 72 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pregame 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 smart phones, tablets and computers logged onto the K-Wings Broadcast Network.

Upcoming Games

Friday, January 23rd @ Toledo 7:15 PM

Saturday, January 24th @ Cincinnati 7:35 PM

Sunday, January 25th Vs Allen 3:00 PM (Family Hockey Day in the 'ZOO)

Friday, January 30th Vs Wheeling 7:30 PM (80's Night presented by PNC and 3, 2, 1 Countdown to Fun! featuring $3 Beer, $2 Pepsi Products and $1 Hot Dogs)

Saturday, January 31st Vs Wheeling 7:30 PM (90's Style Game Show Night)

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