ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Extends Unbeaten Streak to Seven Games with a 4-2 Victory

Published on February 21, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Cincinnati, OH- It was no day off on President's Day for the Kalamazoo Wings, as they fought a third period surge from the Cincinnati Cyclones to extend their season-high unbeaten streak to seven games (6-0-0-1) with a 4-2 victory at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Seconds after the K-Wings successfully killed off their second penalty of the opening period, the Cyclones were able to break the gridlock. Off of a Barrett Ehgoetz rebound, Paul Mcilveen found the loose puck in front the crease and gave Cincinnati the lead by scoring his 8th goals of the season with 30.6 seconds remaining the period.

Scoring in similar fashion as Cincinnati did in the first, Kalamazoo pulled even in the second period with goal from Kory Karlander (23rd). Karlander, who leads the K-Wings in scoring with 58 points knocked in Justin Taylor's initial shot moments after a Cyclones penalty expired 15:23 into the stanza.

Grabbing their first lead of the game 6:20 into the third period, Brian McGuirk (2nd) scored his first goal since November 5th on a wrist shot from the left circle.

While the K-Wings struggled on the power-play going 0-for-8, the Cyclones used a man-advantage opportunity to tie the game midway in the period. Samson Mahbod's (6th) snap shot from the slot was Cincinnati's lone power-play (1-for-5) goal of the afternoon.

An innocent dump-in turned into the game-winner for Kalamazoo 12:52 into the period. Darryl Lloyd's hit on Brock Sheahan freed the puck for Andrew Fournier, who found Trent Daavettila (21st) for the go-ahead tally.

The assists by Lloyd and Fournier extended both players point streaks. Lloyd has earned at least one point in seven straight games, while Fournier is a on a six-game points streak.

Adding some insurance late in the game, Aaron Clarke (15th) tacked on an empty-net marker to close out the scoring.

In his first appearances between the pipes since his recent call-up to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Riley Gill (9-6-0-0) made 22 saves to earn the victory.

For Game Stats: http://echl.com/stats/official-game-report.php game_id8507 .

Kalamazoo will battle Cincinnati again this Wednesday, February 23rd with a 7:30 p.m. face-off at the U.S. Bank Arena.

The K-Wings will return home to Wings Stadium this Friday, February 25th, with a 7:30 p.m. face-off during the State Line Face-Off Series, Presented by AmeriGas, America's Propane Company and Frugal Fan Friday, featuring $1 beers and $ hot dogs.

Friday night will also be Schupan & Son presents Big Brothers & Big Sisters Night and Disco Fever Night, featuring a $300 prize for the best 70's costume.

Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (95.9 FM WLKM & 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 15 minutes prior to face-off. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the opening face-off to the final buzzer and the Discover Kalamazoo Post-Game Show, keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.

Single game tickets for the 2010-2011 season are on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office, Ticketmaster Outlets, including www.ticketmaster.com, Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, please call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are on sale now and range in price from $9.90-$14.90 for adults and only $6.90 for kids ages 12 and under. The ticket prices for all K-Wings premium night games (all colored ice games and New Year's Eve game) are just $1 more.

Fans can save money by purchasing K-Wings single game tickets advance because on the day of a game, K-Wings tickets are $1 more.

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