ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Kattelus scores twice in K-Wings victory over Komets

January 15, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI - Starting their three-game home stand on a winning note, the Kalamazoo Wings defeated the Fort Wayne Komets 3-1 Wednesday night at Wings Stadium.

Mike Embach (13th) put the Komets ahead 1:14 into the game by scoring on Fort Wayne's very first shot on the net, a left circle wrist shot, which went five-hole on Jordan Binnington.

Eric Kattelus (13th) notched his third goal in his last two games midway in the second period to even the game at 1-1. Spinning free at the right circle, Kattelus beat Max Strang nearside post with a wrist shot.

Breaking the game open in the third period, Sam Ftorek recorded the eventual game-winner off of a David Pacan face-off draw 3:40 into the stanza.

Kattelus capped off his night three minutes later scoring on a backhander. Nick Sirota and Matt Caria earned assists on the tally. Sirota finished the game with two assists, while Caria extended his point streak to a K-Wings season-high six games.

After allowing a goal on the first shot of the night, Binnington (12-7-1-0) turned aside 28 straight shots for the victory.

The K-Wings will continue their three-game home stand with the middle leg of the stretch this Friday, January 17th, versus the Gwinnet t Gladiators on Hockey and Hops and 80's Night featuring Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding in the hit TV show Saved by the Bell.

Fans can purchase a Hockey and Hops pack for $29. This package includes a ticket to the game, a limited edition 40th Anniversary K-Wings Pint Glass, a five-beer Michigan Craft Beer flight and discounts on Michigan Craft Beer during the game. Anyone who already has tickets to the game and would like to purchase the glass, flight and receive discounts can do so for $15.

Haskins will start signing autographs and meeting fans at 6:30 p.m.

For the second straight year, the K-Wings will also unveil an 80's themed music video. Last year, the team recreated Wham's hit song "Wake me up before you Go Go". This year, the K-Wings will try their hand at a classic 80's rock song.

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, including www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Regular season ticket prices for home games are $13 and $17.50 for adults and only $7 for kids ages 12 and under. The price for all K-Wings premium night games (all colored ice games and the New Year's Eve game) are just $1 more. Fans can save money by purchasing K-Wings single-game tickets in advance. Tickets purchased on the day of a game increase by $2 (adults only).

Fans that plan on attending multiple games can avoid service fees plus enjoy a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 12, 24 or 36-game flexi-plan. These plans, along with rivalry packs and group ticket packages may be ordered through the K-Wings Sales office by calling (269) 743-6011.

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