ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Three Goal Second Period Helps K-Wings Secure First ECHL Victory

Published on October 15, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Reading, PA- The Kalamazoo Wings didn't have to have to wait long to earn their first ECHL victory, as the K-Wings defeated the Reading Royals 4-1 in their very first game in their new league. Jumping out to a quick start, Darryl Lloyd (1st) recorded the K-Wings' first ECHL tally, when a delay penalty on Reading gave Kalamazoo a 6-on-5 advantage. Lloyd's wrister from the right circle 1:28 into the contest negated the would-be Royals infraction and gave the K-Wings a lead at 1-0.

Generating traffic in front of the K-Wings net midway in the period, Reading's Gavin Morgan forced a turnover they capitalized on moments later, with a goal from Ben McLeod (1st) to tie the contest at 1-1.

The second period belonged to the K-Wings, as Kalamazoo exploded for three unanswered tallies. Regaining the lead 2:34 into the second, Anton Kharin (1st) dove to the ice and boosted the puck over Royals goaltender Brian Regan. Kalamazoo's power-play propelled the lead to two goals midway through the period, with man-advantage marker from Darryl Bootland (1st). Lloyd (2nd) closed out the scoring in the period and the game with his second of the night, a slap shot from the left circle.

Two keys to the K-Wings victory were special teams and goaltending. Kalamazoo killed off all eight Reading power-play chances and Nie stopped 33 shots to earn the win.

For Game Stats: _http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id7129_ (http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id7129)

The K-Wings will continue their three-game road swing Saturday, October 17th with a 7 p.m. face-off against the Trenton Devils. Kalamazoo starts its 36-game regular season home schedule on Saturday, October 24th against Reading at 7:30 p.m. Customary for opening night, all fans will receive a FREE magnetic schedule courtesy of Meijer. Also, fans will receive a FREE team poster courtesy of Fed-Ex Office and Men's Wearhouse and Tux.

Single-game tickets for any of the K-Wings 36 regular season home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

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