December 21, 2012 - Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster
Game Preview
Getting set for their final home game before Christmas, the Kalamazoo Wings will tangle with their archrivals the Fort Wayne Komets. Tonight is the ninth of 16 meetings this season between the teams. Despite dropping their last two games against Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo is 4-3-1-0 this season versus the Komets.
Currently in fourth place in the North Division, Kalamazoo enters the night three points behind Fort Wayne for third. The K-Wings will have plenty of opportunity to make up ground on the standings. Starting last Sunday, Kalamazoo began a stretch of nine straight games against division foes.
After a loss to the Cincinnati Cyclones on Wednesday, Fort Wayne is now four points behind the Cyclones for second place in the division. Besides trying to catch ground in the North Division, the Komets will also try to snap a three-game road (0-2-1-0) winless streak.
TEAM LEADERS
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Kalamazoo Wings |
Fort Wayne Komets |
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Goals
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Brett Lysak
(11 Goals)
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Thomas Beauregard
(11 Goals) |
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Assists
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Sam Ftorek
(18 Assists) |
Brandon Marino
(21 Assists)
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Points
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Eric Kattelus
(25 Points)
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Brandon Marino
(30 Points) |
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+/-
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Brett Lysak
(+9)
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Josh Brittain
(+7) |
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Penalty Minutes
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Mitch Versteeg
(33 Minutes) |
Daniel Maggio
(111 Minutes) |
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Power Play Goals
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Darren Archibald
(4 Goals)
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Five Players Tied
(2 Goals)
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Short Handed Goals
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Eric Kattelus
(1 Goal)
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Matt Firman
(2 Goals)
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Game Winning Goals
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Eric Kattelus
(2 GW)
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Thomas Beauregard
(3 GW)
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Shots
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Sam Ftorek, Brett Lysak
(70 Shots) |
Tyler Butler
(75 Shots) |
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Shooting %
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Aaron Clarke
(18%) |
Eric Giosa
(21.4%) |
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Overtime Goals
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Entire Team
(0 Goals)
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Daniel Maggio
(0 Goals) |
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Shootout Goals
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Michael Davies, Kory Karlander,
Eric Kattelus, Brett Lysak
(1 Goal) |
Thomas Beauregard, Josh Brittian,
Colin Chaulk, Jean-Michel Rizk
(1 Goal) |
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Shootout %
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Michael Davies
(100%) |
ColinChaulk, Jean-Michel Rizk
(100%) |
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Goals Against Average
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Joel Martin
(2.63) |
Ken Reiter
(2.88) |
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Save Percentage
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Joel Martin
(0.921) |
Ken Reiter
(0.914) |
ALL-TIME / SEASON SERIES
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 161-163-45 (Includes ECHL, IHL and UHL)
All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time ECHL Series: 4-3-1-0
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-3-1-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 2-1in Overtime on December 16th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN
Next Meeting: Friday, December 28th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Roster Moves
Earlier today the K-Wings activated defenseman Kyle Page from the reserve. In a separate transaction, Kalamazoo has place forward Harry Young on the reserve.
Lighting the Lamp
Ranked 15th in the ECHL with an average of 2.92 goals a game, the K-Wings offense has been silenced earning one goal in each of their last two games. On the season, Kalamazoo has been held under two goals on six occasions.
Hungry Like a Wolf
On Monday, forward Stefan Schneider was reassigned by the Vancouver Canucks to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. Schneider, who has played in eight games this season with Kalamazoo, has earned two points (1 goal, 1 assist), including a goal in his last game with the K-Wings last Sunday against the Komets.
Nearing Milestones
Defenseman Sam Ftorek and forward Brett Lysak are each closing in on a personal milestone. Ftorek needs two more points to reach 600 for his career, while Lysak is two points shy of 400.
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 stopping by the Wings Stadium Ticket Office or at any Ticketmaster location.
Get On-Line
This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto the team’s website at www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, video on your hometown team, and much, much more.
K-Wings Live
Join special guests Head Coach Nick Bootland and the “Voice of the K-Wings” Mike Modugno on Monday, January 14th for the next edition of “K-Wings Live”. The show is on WZUU (92.5 FM) and online through www.kwings.com from 6-7 p.m. at Old Burdick’s Downtown.
K-Wings on Radio
Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (92.5 FM WZUU & 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 20 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, December 22nd @ Evansville 7:15 PM (CDT)
Friday, December 28th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (90’s Sit Com Night)
Saturday, December 29th @ Toledo 7:05 PM
Monday, December 31st Vs Cincinnati 7:00 PM (11th Annual COOL 101/WWMT New Year’s Eve Bash)
Friday, January 4th Vs Toledo 7:30 PM (FANomenal Friday & Singles Night)
Saturday, January 5th Vs Evansville 7:30 PM (Bad Bridesmaid Dress Night)
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