December 22, 2012 - Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster
Game Preview
Before the ECHL hits the holiday break, the Kalamazoo Wings will travel to the Ford Center to battle the Evansville IceMen. On the season, the K-Wings are 3-1-0-0 against the IceMen, including a record of 1-1-0-0 at the Ford Center.
A victory tonight could be the perfect early Christmas gift for the K-Wings. Winless in their last six road games (0-3-2-1) and three straight overall (0-2-1-0), Kalamazoo currently sits in fourth place in the North Division.
Right behind the K-Wings in the standings are the IceMen. Similar to Kalamazoo, Evansville would love the gift of two points under their Christmas tree. In fifth place, Evansville is just two points behind Kalamazoo and are looking to snap a four-game (0-3-0-1) winless streak.
TEAM LEADERS
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Kalamazoo Wings |
Evansville Icemen
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Goals
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Brett Lysak
(11 Goals)
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Josh Beaulieu
(12 Goals) |
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Assists
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Sam Ftorek
(19 Assists) |
Todd Robinson
(19 Assists)
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Points
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Eric Kattelus
(25 Points)
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Josh Beaulieu
(27 Points) |
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+/-
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Brett Lysak
(+7)
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Dylan Clarke
(+4) |
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Penalty Minutes
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Mitch Versteeg
(33 Minutes) |
Matt Gens
(67 Minutes) |
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Power Play Goals
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Darren Archibald
(4 Goals)
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Josh Beaulieu
(6 Goals)
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Short Handed Goals
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Eric Kattelus
(1 Goal)
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Trent Vogelhuber
(2 Goals) |
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Game Winning Goals
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Eric Kattelus
(2 GW)
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Josh Beaulieu
(3 GW)
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Shots
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Sam Ftorek
(74 Shots) |
Kevin Baker
(82 Shots) |
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Shooting %
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Aaron Clarke
(18%) |
Nathan Moon
(21.7%) |
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Overtime Goals
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Entire Team
(0 Goals)
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Entire Team
(0 Goals) |
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Shootout Goals
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Michael Davies, Kory Karlander,
Eric Kattelus, Brett Lysak
(1 Goal)
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Entire Team
(0 Goals) |
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Shootout %
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Michael Davies
(100%) |
Entire Team
(0%) |
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Goals Against Average
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Joel Martin
(2.69) |
Paul Dainton
(3.24) |
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Save Percentage
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Joel Martin
(0.918) |
Paul Dainton
(0.906) |
ALL-TIME / SEASON SERIES
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-1-0-0
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-1-0-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-2 in a Shootout on December 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI
Next Meeting: Saturday, January 4th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Striking First
When the K-Wings earn their first goal of the game, it is usually scored by Aaron Clarke. Clarke leads the K-Wings this season with four first goals.
Nearing Milestone
Defenseman Sam Ftorek and forward Brett Lysak are each closing in on a personal milestone. Ftorek needs one more point to reach 600 for his career, while Lysak is one point shy of 400.
Close Calls
The K-Wings have had their share of close games this season. Sixteen (5-8-2-1) of Kalamazoo’s 27 games this season have been decided by a single-goal.
Snapping a Streak
Kalamazoo will head to the Ford Center tonight looking to snap a streak. The K-Wings hit the ice trying to end a season-high six-game (0-3-2-1) road winless streak.
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
Friday, December 28th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Stanley Cup Visit, FANomenal Fan Friday & 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)
Sunday, January 6th @ Toledo 5:05 PM
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