ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Sorenson's Overtime Heroics Lead to Wings Weekend Sweep

Published on January 8, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


BRAMPTON, ON- Kyle Bushee had three points and Tanner Sorenson provided clutch scoring to increase the Kalamazoo Wings' winning streak to three, as the Wings earned a 3-2 overtime victory over the Brampton Beast at the Powerade Centre on Sunday.

Storming out of the gates in the first period, the Beast peppered Wings goalie Joel Martin in the early going. Martin answered the test of each try, until Chris Leveille carried along the right-wing side and snapped a shot that went into the top corner of the goal and bounced straight out. The play went under review by the officials, but was eventually upheld and Brampton earned the game's first lead and the only tally of the first period.

Ten minutes into the second period and fresh off killing a penalty for tripping, Kalamazoo created a counter-attack with Bushee joining the rush after being freed from the penalty box. Bushee hauled in a pass from Lane Scheidl and steered the puck towards Fucale, who made the initial save. Bushee followed the rebound below the goal line and banked the puck off the back side of the Brampton netminder and into the net for the game-tying marker.

After earning their third power play try of the game in the opening minute of the third period, Kalamazoo took their first lead of the game in the ensuing seconds. After winning a faceoff in the offensive end, Bushee steered the puck in front of the goal for Scott Henegar, whose close-quarter stick handling opened up room to deposit the puck into the goal for a 2-1 lead.

With time winding down and Fucale on the bench for an extra attacker, Brampton fired countless chances towards Martin, who made a series of saves with the clock chewing away. With 32 seconds left, David Pacan found the unmarked puck through traffic and snuck it into the goal. The extra-attacker tally sent the game into overtime tied at two.

1:26 into overtime, Kalamazoo generated pressure and Bushee set up Tanner Sorenson near the side of the goal. Sorenson received the pass, tip-toed the line towards the net, and tucked it between the legs of Fucale for the game winner.

Next: Kalamazoo vs. Tulsa Oilers- Wednesday, January 11, 7:00 p.m., Wings Event Center.

Broadcast information: Wednesday's game will air on AM 590 WKZO in Kalamazoo or online at http://player.listenlive.co/29131 .

Notes: Kalamazoo are on a season-high three-game winning streak...Bushee's goal was his first as a Kalamazoo Wing and he is on a three-game point streak...Henegar's 10 goals lead Kalamazoo rookies... Kalamazoo are 4-0-0 this season against Brampton... Martin made 30 saves and Fucale made 18 of his own...Kalamazoo are 3-0 in games decided in the three-on-three overtime sessions this year.

Stats: http://www.echl.com/game-summary?game_id14259

Single-game tickets are on sale! Tickets start as low as $10 and can be purchased at www.kwings.com/tickets/schedule or at the Wings Event Center box office.

Wings Event Center, owned and operated by Greenleaf Hospitality Group, is home to the minor league hockey team Kalamazoo Wings and a full entertainment venue offering concerts, sporting events, family shows and trade shows. Built in 1974, Wings Event Center values partnerships with the community to bring events and attractions that enrich the lives of residents in the Kalamazoo area.

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