ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Walleye Reel In Victory

Published on December 26, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Toledo, OH- Reassigned to the Toledo Walleye prior to the contest, Thomas McCollum had representatives from the Detroit Red Wings in attendance to watch the former 1st round NHL draft pick, and McCollum didn't disappoint leading the Walleye to a 4-1 victory over the Kalamazoo Wings.

Dictating the tempo for a majority of the first period, Kalamazoo was able to breakthrough on the scoreboard late in the period. Hovering near the Walleye net, Kory Karlander earned his team-leading 13th goal of the season by pushing in a rebound at the 17:10 mark of the period. The goal extended Karlander's streak of consecutive games with a point to five.

Turnovers haunted the K-Wings in the second period, as three turnovers in their own zone were all cashed in for goals from the Walleye. Stealing the puck behind the K-Wings net, Andy Bohmbach, found Evan Rankin in the slot. Rankin's one-timer was deflected by Dominic Osman for his second goal of the season 3:07 into the period to tie the game at 1-1.

Rankin wouldn't be done recording points in the second, as the Portage, Michigan native rung up two goals in the period, including the eventual game-winner. With the puck loose in the left corner, Bohmbach found Rankin (10th) in front for the go-ahead tally.

Toledo extended their lead to 3-1 midway through the period, when Rankin (11th) scored on a wrister. In six games against Kalamazoo, Rankin has recorded 12 points (8 goals, 4 assists).

Another turnover in the K-Wings zone led to a goal for the Walleye early in the third period. Scooter Smith put the game out of reach by notching his second of the season by redirecting a Ryan Stokes slap shot.

McCollum (1-0-0-0) stopped 40 shots in his Walleye debut, while Ryan Nie (9-8-1-2) made 31 saves in defeat.

Held without a point in the contest, Trent Daavettila's scoring streak was snapped a 12-games. The 12-game streak is a K-Wings season-high and ties the ECHL season-high.

The K-Wings and Walleye will meet against this Wednesday, December 29th with a 7p.m. encounter at the Huntington Center.

Kalamazoo will return to Wings Stadium on Friday, December 31st for a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus the Elmira Jackals during the 9th Annual New Year's Eve Bash Presented by Cool 101 and WMMT News Channel 3.

Fans who purchase tickets for the game on December 31st will receive FREE admittance to both the public skate and oldies dance following the contest. Due to limited skate rentals, the K-Wings encourage fans to bring their own skates.

Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (95.9 FM WLKM & on kwings.com). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 72 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre-game coverage begins with the Kalsee Credit Union Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face-off. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the opening face-off to the final buzzer, keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.

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.

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