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ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Wings Battle But Offensive Woes Continue

October 24, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


CINCINNATI, OH- The Kalamazoo Wings showed fight, but fell victim to the Eric Robinson led Cincinnati Cyclones by a score of 4-1 on Saturday night at U.S. Bank Arena.

The first frame was highlighted by chances from both teams, as Kalamazoo looked to capitalize on a Cincinnati team that hadn't skated since October 17. Even with a plethora of opportunities created, Kalamazoo were unable to capitalize. Cincinnati leveled the play late in the frame and the two teams took a competitive, scoreless tie into the first intermission.

The Cyclones were able to shake off their rust early in the second period, with a power play marker from Branden Gracel (1), giving Cincinnati a 1-0 lead.

Just three minutes later, Cincinnati increased their lead to two goals on a tally by Christiaan Minella (2nd). The initial shot on goal by Minella was saved by Joel Martin, but the ensuing rebound elevated shoulder-high and was gloved by Darren Archibald into the Kalamazoo goal.

Kalamazoo took control of the game midway through the second period and were rewarded for their efforts on a hustle play created by Ludwig Blomstrand. Blomstrand's speed negated a delayed icing, and he was able to spin a centering feed to the tape of Justin Kovacs (1st), who calmly buried his first of the year.

With momentum building for Kalamazoo after two periods of play, Cincinnati stole it right back with an early goal in the third period. Capitalizing off a Wings' turnover, Robinson (1st) walked in on Martin and beat him with a rising wrist shot to give the Cyclones a 3-1 lead.

Cincinnati were able to put the game out of reach in the third period while operating on their third power play of the game. Steve Weinstein (1st) was able to flush a backhand past Martin and into the goal from a sharp angle off a feed from Peter Quenneville, giving the Cyclones an insurmountable 4-1 edge.

Notes: Eric Kattelus left the game in the first period after a fight with Jaynen Rissling. Kalamazoo went 0/6 on the power play. Cincinnati went 2/3 on the power play. Kalamazoo is 0-3-0-0 against the Midwest Division. Robinson had a season-high three points.

Game stats: http://www.echl.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=12688

The Kalamazoo Wings return home on Tuesday, October 27, as they host the Indy Fuel at 7:00 p.m. inside Wings Event Center. The game will be carried on 1660 AM The Fan with a 6:40 p.m. pre-game.

Single-game tickets are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased at kwings.com or at the Wings Event Center box office. Box office hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are available through the K-Wings front office by calling (269) 743-6011. For more information about the Kalamazoo Wings and Wings Event Center, please contact Joe Roberts at (269) 226-0394.

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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