February 24, 2013 - Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster
Game Preview
For the second time in less than 24 hours, the Kalamazoo Wings will lace up their skates against the Elmira Jackals. Kalamazoo defeated Elmira last night 2-1 in a shootout. On the season, K-Wings are 2-1-0-0 versus the Jackals, including a record of 2-0-0-0 at the First Arena.
Besides ending a five-game road swing, this afternoon will close out the month of February for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo is 8-3-0-0 in the month and has gone 3-1-0-0 during their current road trip. With 59 points, Kalamazoo trails Elmira by four points for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
Unbeaten in regulation (2-0-0-1) in their last three games, the last time the Jackals lost in three periods at the First Arena was back on February 8th with a 5-3 setback to the K-Wings. Elmira trails the South Carolina Stingrays by two points for seventh place in the conference
TEAM LEADERS
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Kalamazoo Wings |
Elmira Jackals
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Goals
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Nick Sirota
(17 Goals)
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Louie Caporusso, Andrew Rowe
(19 Goals) |
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Assists
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Aaron Clarke
(28 Assists) |
Dustin Gazley
(35 Assists)
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Points
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Aaron Clarke
(44 Points)
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Andrew Rowe
(51 Points) |
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+/-
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Brett Lysak
(+11)
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Jordan Southorn
(+19) |
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Penalty Minutes
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Nick Sirota
(57 Minutes) |
Kevin Harvey
(161 Minutes) |
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Power Play Goals
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Sam Ftorek
(6 Goals)
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Kyle Bushee, Andrew Rowe
(5 Goals)
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Short Handed Goals
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Nick Sirota
(2 Goals)
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Louis Caporusso,
(3 Goals)
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Game Winning Goals
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Aaron Clarke
(5 GW)
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Jean Bourbeau, Dustin Gazley,
Andrew Rowe
(3 GW)
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Shots
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Sam Ftorek
(142 Shots) |
Jordan Pietrus
(194 Shots) |
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Shooting %
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Wesley Myron
(22.2%) |
Louie Caporusso
(17.3%) |
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Overtime Goals
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Yann Sauve
(3 Goals)
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Entire Team
(0 Goals) |
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Shootout Goals
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Kory Karlander, Eric Kattelus,
Nick Sirota
(2 Goals)
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Matt Carter
(4 Goals) |
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Shootout %
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John Armstrong, Michael Davies
Sam Ftorek
(100%)
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Matt Carter
(66.7%) |
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Goals Against Average
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Joel Martin
(2.62) |
Ian Keserich
(2.40) |
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Save Percentage
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Joel Martin
(0.924) |
Ian Keserich
(0.929) |
ALL-TIME / SEASON SERIES
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 32-12-0-2 (Includes ECHL and UHL)
All-Time ECHL Series: K-Wings Lead ECHL Series: 13-5-0-2
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-1-0-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 2-1 in a Shootout on February 23rd @ First Arena in Elmira, New York
Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season
My Favorite Martin
Joel Martin recorded 45 saves in last night’s 2-1 shootout victory over Elmira. In three games against the Jackals, Martin in 2-1-0-0 stopping 129 of the 135 shots he has faced.
Killing Time
Kalamazoo's penalty killing has reached playoff form. Dating back to the third period of their game against the Trenton Titans on February 14th, the K-Wings have successfully killed off 20 consecutive power-play chances.
Spark Plug
Forward Tyler Shelast has recorded two goals this week. The two goals by Shelast represents 33.3% of the forwards total goals (six) scored this season.
End of the Road
Today will conclude the K-Wings season-long five-game road swing. Kalamazoo, who is 3-1-0-0 on the trip, has gone 6-2-0-0 on the road in the month of February.
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, March 11th 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 Wings West.
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
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