Kalamazoo wins in overtime on orange ice

October 27, 2012 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- Robbie Payne scored two goals (10,11), as he led the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings to a 5-4 overtime victory over the Johnstown Tomahawks on Halloween themed orange ice on Saturday at Wings Stadium.

It only took two minutes and seven seconds into the first period for the Tomahawks to take an early 1-0 lead. The puck bounced off the back wall, and directly onto the stick of Brandon Reinholz (5th), who had a wide open net to stuff the puck past Marcus Due-Boje, who was making his Kalamazoo debut

The entire second period belonged to Kalamazoo, as they got the scoring started just 1:19 into the middle frame. Scoring the first goal of the game for Kalamazoo was Robbie Payne, whose five-on-three power play marker was his team lead tying tenth of the season.

27 seconds later, and still working with a man advantage, the Jr. K-Wings took their first lead of the contest. Kyle Gattelaro was able to poke home a rebound for his fourth of the season, giving Kalamazoo a one-goal lead. Gattelaro, who scored his fourth goal of the season in the second period, had a goal and an assist during the middle frame.

Extending the lead to two for Kalamazoo was Luc Boby at the 13:26 mark. Boby, who netted his team leading 11th of the season, got a great back door feed from Payne, and was able to make the score 3-1.

Capping off Kalamazoo's dominant third period was Nolan Culver. Culver, who deflected a shot by Davis DeKorte, was able to find the back of the goal for his third of the season and force Johnstown goalie, Bodhi Engum from the game in favor of Colin Brennan.

Down by three goals in the third period and using the leverage of a five-minute power play, the Tomahawks were able to go on a tear over the course of two minutes and six seconds. Starting the scoring attack was Cody Gylling, who scored his fifth of the season and brought Johnstown to within two.

Just forty-eight seconds later, the Tomahawks were still working on the five minute power play, but after another Jr. K-Wings Penalty, Johnstown had themselves an extended five on three opportunity. Brandon Reinholz capitalized with his team-leading sixth goal of the season, puling his team to within a goal in the third period.

Capping off three goals in two minutes and six seconds was Mike Sandor, who netted his first of the season and tied the game at 4-4. It would be enough to force the game into a five-minute extra session.

The overtime session wouldn't last long, as Payne (11th) was able to score the game winner, just 33 seconds into the period.

Official game stats can be found at: http://pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1993507

The Jr. K-Wings will hit the ice again tomorrow, October 28th at 2 p.m. at the Borgess Health Rink inside Wings West against the Johnstown Tomahawks.



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