February 24, 2012 - Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster
Game Preview
Division rivals will square-off at Wings Stadium, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Chicago Express. This is the second meeting this week between the teams. Chicago defeated Kalamazoo 4-3 last Sunday. On the season, Kalamazoo is 4-3-0-1 versus Chicago and 3-1-0-0 in games played at Wings Stadium.
Concluding a four-game home stand this evening, the K-Wings have gone 1-1-0-1 during the stand thus far. Kalamazoo starts the night in first place in the North Division, 10 points ahead of the Cincinnati Cyclones, who are in second and 12 points in front of the Express
The last time the Express laced up their skates it was Sunday afternoon at Wings Stadium, when Chicago snapped a five-game (0-4-1-0) winless streak with an impressive 4-3 victory over Kalamazoo. Tyler Donati leads the Express offensive arsenal with 59 points on the season.
TEAM LEADERS
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Kalamazoo Wings |
Chicago Express |
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Goals
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Darryl Bootland
(21 Goals)
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Chaz Johnson
(17 Goals)
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Assists
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Trent Daavettila
(41 Assists) |
Tyler Donati
(45 Assists)
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Points
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Trent Daavettila
(53 Points)
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Tyler Donati
(59 Points) |
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+/-
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Trent Daavettila
(+12)
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Nathan Lutz
(+14) |
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Penalty Minutes
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Darryl Bootland
(133 Minutes) |
Devin DiDiomete
(190 Minutes)
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Power Play Goals
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Mike Matczak, Justin Taylor
(7 Goals)
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Chaz Johnson
(7 Goals)
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Short Handed Goals
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Six Players Tied
(1 Goal)
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Chaz Johnson
(2 Goals)
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Game Winning Goals
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Brandon Svendsen
(5 GW)
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Chaz Johnson
(3 GW)
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Shots
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Trent Daavettila
(162 Shots) |
Chad Painchaud
(131 Shots) |
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Shooting %
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Dean Strong
(27.5%) |
Devin DiDiomete
(21.7%)
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Overtime Goals
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Sam Ftorek, Kory Karlander,
Elgin Reid
(1 Goal)
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Pierre-Luc Faubert
(1 Goal) |
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Shootout Goals
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Taylor Ellington,
(5 Goals)
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Pierre-Luc Faubert, Kevin Ostrow,
Bobby Robins
(2 Goals)
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Shootout %
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Taylor Ellington
(83.3%) |
Bobby Robins
(66.7%) |
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Goals Against Average
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Brad Fogal
(2.78)
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Robby Nolan
(2.99) |
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Save Percentage
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Riley Gill
(0.907) |
Robby Nolan
(0.986) |
ALL-TIME / SEASON SERIES
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead the All-Time Series: 4-3-0-2
Season Series: K-Wings Lead the Season Series: 4-3-0-2
Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-3 on February 19th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Friday, March 9th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Silver Lining
Forwards Trent Daavettila and Justin Taylor will have a different look to their uniform. Both players will be wearing a silver crest, as part of the ECHL’s Silver Skater Program, presented by The Meigray Group.
AHL Bound
Earlier today, defenseman Joe Charlebois was loaned to the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters. Charlebois, who was loaned to the Manchester Monarchs earlier this season, is the 14th member of the K-Wings to be called-up to the AHL.
Heating Up
Forward Kory Karlander has earned points in four straight games. The four-game point streak is the longest current point streak by a member of the K-Wings.
Breaking Away
Last Sunday, the K-Wings were awarded their seventh penalty shot of the season in a 4-3 loss to Chicago. The seven attempts (1-for-7) are the most of any team in the ECHL.
Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!
Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the ECHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale now by calling the Wings Stadium Ticket Office at (269) 345-5101.
Get On-Line
This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto the team’s brand new website at www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, video on your hometown team, and much, much more.
No K-Wings Live
Due to travel to Florida, there will be no K-Wings Live this Monday, February 27th; join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the “Voice of the K-Wings” Mike Modugno when the show returns on Monday, March 5th .” The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 6-7 p.m. at Old Burdick’s Wings West.
K-Wings on Radio
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.
UPCOMING GAMES
Saturday, February 25th @ Cincinnati 7:35 PM
Sunday, February 26th Vs Wheeling 4:00 PM (Family Hockey Day in the ‘ZOO, Presented by Meijer, Pepsi, Charter and the Kalamazoo Gazette, Featuring Dora the Explorer and Faith Night)
Wednesday, February 29th @ Florida 7:30 PM
Friday, March 2nd Vs Florida 7:30 PM
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