Wings Take Game 5 and Lead in Series
Published on May 8, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV -- Ryan Nie made 30 saves to lead lead the Kalamazoo Wings to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Wheeling Nailers in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals played at WesBanco Arena Sunday evening. Kalamazoo now leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.
The Wings scored their first goal, when Trent Daavetilla centered a feed to a wide open Darryl Lloyd in the slot. Lloyd switched to the backhand and was able to beat Peter Delmas for the goal.
Kalamazoo received a four-minute power play as Paul Crowder was called for a double-minor for high-sticking. The Wings controlled the zone for nearly two minutes, before Justin Taylor was able to slip behind a defender who was without a stick, and score the power play goal on the shortside post, extending the lead to 2-0.
After a quiet and scoreless second period, the Nailers came out into the third with a buzz and threw several good scoring chances at the net of Ryan Nie. However, Nie would stop them all, leading the way for two more insurance goals by the Wings. The first of those goals was actually the second by Lloyd who once again beat Delmas on the backhand to extend the lead to 3-0.
Kalamazoo made it 4-0 on the power play, as A.J. Thelen ripped a slapshot into the net from the point at 9:42 of the period. Nie made the saves the rest of the way to seal the 4-0 victory, and earn his first shutout of the postseason, stopping all 30 shots faced. Delmas takes the loss after making 27 saves on 31 shots faced.
The two teams will meet again in game six on Tuesday at Wigs Stadium in Kalamazoo. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. Fans may tune in to The Mix 97.3, www.wheelingnailers.com, or watch the game on RTV9.
Eastern Conference Semifinal Series Schedule and Results:
(3) Kalamazoo Wings vs. (4) Wheeling Nailers (Best-of-Seven Series) Series tied 2-2
Game #1 - Wheeling - 3 at Kalamazoo-2 (overtime) (Friday, April 29)
Game #2 - Wheeling - 1 at Kalamazoo - 4 (Saturday, April 29)
Game #3 - Kalamazoo -3 at Wheeling - 5 (Thursday, May 5)
Game #4 - Kalamazoo - 3 at Wheeling - 2 (Saturday, May 7.)
Game #5 - Kalamazoo - 4 at Wheeling - 0 (Sunday, May 8.)
Game #6 - Wheeling at Kalamazoo (Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m)
Game #7 - Wheeling at Kalamazoo (Wednesday May 11, 7:00 p.m.)**
** If Necessary
For Ticket Information:
To purchase playoff ticket packages, call the Nailers office at (304) 234-GOAL, or (304) 234-4625 to speak to a ticket representative.You may receive discounted tickets rates by participating in one of our group ticket packages
Individual tickets are on sale now through The Wheeling Nailers Office, Ticketmaster and the WesBanco Arena Box Office. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For Weekend game days, the office opens four hours before game time. For more information on ticket packages call the Nailers at 304-234-GOAL or online at www.wheelingnailers.com.
ECHL Stories from May 8, 2011
- Wings Take Game 5 and Lead in Series - Wheeling Nailers
- Ryan Nie Stops 30 Shots as Kalamazoo Shuts Out Wheeling in Game Five - Kalamazoo Wings
- ECHL Transactions - May 8 - ECHL
- Countdown to Faceoff: Game 5 Today at WesBanco Arena - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Today - May 8 - ECHL
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
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