ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Kory Karlander Nets Game-Winner in Overtime

Published on October 23, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- They needed extra time, but the Kalamazoo Wings remained undefeated on the young season defeating the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2 in overtime during the K-Wings home opener and 7th Annual Orange Ice Game.

Striking quickly in the opening period, the Cyclones jumped ahead 1:01 into the game with tally from Mathieu Aubin. From behind the net, Aubin was able to step around a K-Wings defender and skated between the circles in front of Ryan Nie to lift the puck past the netminder for his first goal of the season.

Wasting no time in responding, the K-Wings scored 15 seconds later by taking advantage off of a Cincinnati turnover. Jordan Fulton (2nd) found the loose puck behind the net and caught Jeremy Smith out of position on the near post.

There were only three penalties in the first period, but two of them proved to be costly. The K-Wings jumped ahead late in the period with a power-play goal from Trent Daavettila (2nd); however, moments later on their lone man-advantage opportunity in the stanza, T.J. Fast's (2nd) blue line blast pulled the Cyclones back even at 2-2.

Remaining scoreless in the second and third periods, the K-Wings gave the third largest Orange Ice crowd of 4,772 a reason to celebrate in overtime. Winning a face-off draw in the Cyclones zone, the K-Wings set up the power-play game-winner when Sam Ftorek found Kory Karlander open at the right circle for a one-timer.

The victory is the second of the season for the K-Wings and their second all-time on orange ice (2-5-0-0).

For Game Stats: http://echl.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=8030

The K-Wings and Cyclones will also square off tomorrow, Sunday, October 24th at 4 p.m. at Wings Stadium. Sunday's encounter will be the first Family Hockey Day in the ‘Zoo. During all Sunday games, all kids will eat FREE and the first 500 kids will receive a FREE giveaway item. This Sunday the first 500 kids will receive custom K-Wings and Pepsi Silly Bandz.

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.

For more information about tonight's game, please contact Mike Modugno, director of public relations and broadcaster at (269) 349-9772, extension 220.

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