ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

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Published on April 20, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Last Week's Record: 0-2 Overall Playoff Record: 0-2

Fast Forward

Kalamazoo Wings Vs Fort Wayne Komets

Wednesday, April 22nd

7:00 p.m.

-Game Three of the Divisional Semifinal Series

Wings Event Center

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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

The K-Wings will begin the week this Wednesday, April 22nd with a 7 p.m. face-off versus the Fort Wayne Komets in game three of the best-of-seven series. Kalamazoo trails the series two games to none. During the regular season, Kalamazoo was 5-3-1-0 versus Fort Wayne at the Wings Events Center. Since January 17th, the K-Wings were 5-0-0-0 against the Komets at home.

Kalamazoo Wings Vs Fort Wayne Komets

Friday, April 24th

7:30 p.m.

-Game Four of the Divisional Semifinal Series

Wings Event Center

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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

Game four of the series will be this Friday, April 24th with a 7:30 p.m. face-off at the Wings Event Center.

Kalamazoo Wings Vs Fort Wayne Komets

Saturday, April 25th

7:30 p.m.

-Game Five (If Necessary) of the Divisional Semifinal Series

Wings Event Center

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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

Game five, if necessary, will occur this Saturday, April 25th with a 7:30 p.m. encounter at the Wings Event Center.

On the Ice

The following is the K-Wings practice schedule for the week (subject to change) -Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Practice at Wings Event Center) -Wednesday: 10:00-11:15 p.m. (Morning Skate at WEC for game Vs Fort Wayne 7 p.m.) -Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. -Friday: 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. (Morning Skate at WEC for game Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 p.m.) -Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. (Morning Skate at WEC for game Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 p.m.) -Sunday: No Practice

Game Rewind

Friday, April 17th @ Fort Wayne Komets (Fort Wayne 4- Kalamazoo 2) Game 1 Div. Semifinals

KALAMAZOO - Taking a one-game to none lead in their best-of seven Divisional Series, the Fort Wayne Komets defeated the Kalamazoo Wings 4-2 in game one Friday night at Allen County Memorial Coliseum.

Sat., April 18th @ Fort Wayne Komets (Fort Wayne 3- Kalamazoo 0) Game 2 Div. Semifinals

FORT WAYNE - For the second straight game goaltender Roman Will was able to keep the Kalamazoo Wings at bay. Will made 35 saves to lead the Fort Wayne Komets to a 3-0 victory over the K-Wings and in the process helped Fort Wayne to a two games to none lead in the best-of-seven Divisional Semifinal series.

Current ECHL Stats

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Patrick Kennedy, Gergo Nagy (1 Goal)

Assists: Denny Urban (2 Assists)

Points: Gergo Nagy, Denny Urban (2 Points)

+/-: Jake Chelios, Michael Neal (+/- 0) Penalty Minutes: Matt Caria, Eric Kattelus (12 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Patrick Kennedy (1 Goal)

Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Entire Team (0 GW)

Shots: Ludwig Blomstrand (11 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Patrick Kennedy (25%)

Overtime Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.59 )

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.921)

Home Sweet Home

Kalamazoo had success against Fort Wayne this season at home. During the regular season the K-Wings was 5-3-1-0 against the Komets at the Wings Event Center, which includes a mark of 5-0-0-0 since January 17th.

Snapping a Streak

The K-Wings enter tonight looking to snap a streak. Dating back to last season, Kalamazoo has lost their last four playoff games.

Nearing a Milestone

Defenseman Sam Ftorek is closing in on a personal milestone. Ftorek's next playoff game will be the 100th of his career.

Getting Out if Front

Striking for the game's first goal proved to be successful for the K-Wings this season. While they haven't scored first in the postseason they were 22-9-0-2 in the regular season when scoring before their opposition.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

Last Saturday's shutout marked the third time in Kalamazoo's ECHL playoff history that they were held without a goal. Overall in the team's 42-year history, the K-Wings have been shutout just five times in playoff games.

Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets at the Wings Events Center 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

Wednesday, April 22nd Vs Fort Wayne 7:00 PM (Divisional Semifinals, Game Three)

Friday, April 24th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Divisional Semifinals, Game Four)

*Saturday, April 25th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Divisional Semifinals, Game Five)

*Monday, April 27th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Divisional Semifinals, Game Six)

*Wednesday, April 29th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Divisional Semifinals, Game Seven)

(* Denotes Games that Will Only Be Played If Necessary)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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