ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Late Third Period Goal Puts Cyclones Past K-Wings

Published on November 3, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- For the second-straight game, the Cincinnati Cyclones (5-0-2-0) used a goal with less than three minutes remaining in regulation to defeat the Kalamazoo Wings (5-3-0-0), this time 5-4 Saturday night at Wings Stadium.

Taking the early lead by doing what only one other team has done, Cincinnati's jumped ahead with a power-play goal from Andrew Hotham (1st). Digging the puck out of the right corner, Hotham was able to skate between the circles and beat Joel Martin with a wrist shot 3:25 into the period.

The goal was just the second first period goal surrendered by the K-Wings in eight games this season and the first since October 13th against Toledo.

The second period started off well for the K-Wings when Joe Charlebois (2nd) scored off a loose puck in front of the net and buried Kalamazoo's first goal of the game, tying the score at 1-1.

Continuing the theme of defense providing the offense, Elgin Reid (3rd) tipped home a shot from the point provided by Sam Ftorek. Collecting his second assist was Brett Lysak on the goal who also assisted the Charlebois goal. Reid's goal extended his point streak to three games.

However, that is where the second period fun ended for the home team. Cincinnati let loose a flurry of goals. Starting it off was Mike Pelech (2nd) who was credited for the goal after a pass from behind the net by Francois Bouchard hit off of Pelech skate and found its way into the back of the net.

It only took 14 seconds for Cincinnati to take the lead at 3-2 when Matias Lindstrom (1st) threw the puck across the net and it hit off of a Kalamazoo player and slipped by Martin.

The final goal of the frame came only 51 seconds later when Jonathan Hazen (2nd) slotted home a quick wrister to cap of a three goals in 1:05 stretch midway through the period.

Down but not out, Lysak (2nd, 3rd) pulled the K-Wings even late in the third period, netting a pair of power-play goals to cap off a four-point night.

Kalamazoo's jubilation was cut short, when Mike Embach (1st) sent a pass from behind the net that caromed off of Martin for the eventual game-winner with 2:48 remaining in regulation.

The K-Wings will wrap up the week tomorrow, Saturday, November 3rd, during an early 3 p.m. matinee versus the Fort Wayne Komets on Child Safety Day.

The 3 p.m. encounter will be the first half of a doubleheader with the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings facing-off against the Port Huron Fighting Falcons immediately after. Fans purchasing a ticket to the K-Wings game will get into the J-Wings game for FREE.

In between games, Wings Stadium will be offering a food and beverage special, which will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet for $7.95 for adults and $4.95 for kids (14 and under). The buffet will include Macaroni and Cheese, Boneless Wings, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Salad with toppings and Cookies and Brownies.

Single-game for the 2012-2013 season are on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday's. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are $13 and $17.50 for adults and only $7 for kids ages 14 and under. The price 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 in advance because tickets purchased on the day of a game increase by $2 (adults only).

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