Bloomington, IL– Entering Saturday night with a record of 3-9-2-1 when trailing after two periods, Kalamazoo erased a 1-0 deficit with three goals in the third en route to a 3-1 victory over the Bloomington PrairieThunder.
Despite not scoring in the opening period, the K-Wings created offensive opportunities. Kalamazoo went 0 for 4 on the power-play and out shot Bloomington 7-6.
Turning the tables on the K-Wings in the second, the PrairieThunder generated more scoring chances including Don Parson’s (31st) spinning slap shot from the left circle 4:01 into the period to give Bloomington a 1-0 lead.
Kalamazoo’s top highlight in the period was from goaltender Jeff Reynaert, who stopped a Leo Thomas penalty shot with 10.7 seconds remaining. The penalty shot was the fifth allowed this season by the K-Wings and the third Kalamazoo has faced from Bloomington. Kalamazoo has denied only two penalty shots this season, both from Thomas.
Showing determination, Kalamazoo dominated the third period, scoring three times. Tyler Willis (5th) knocked in the equalizer at the 8:35 mark. The goal was Willis’ first since January 4th, also against the Thunder.
Justin Cross (16th) gave the K-Wings the lead for good sliding in a rebound past Derrick Dolson.
Nick Bootland added some insurance, notching his league-leading 40th of the season on a empty-netter.
Kalamazoo’s victory, coupled with a Muskegon loss to Fort Wayne, tied the K-Wings with the Fury for fourth place in the IHL.
For Game Stats: http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=533980.
Kalamazoo will conclude their three-game road swing tomorrow, Sunday, March 30th with a 2:00 p.m. face-off against the Muskegon Fury.
The K-Wings will return to Wings Stadium on Friday, April 4th with a 7:30 p.m. showdown versus the Flint Generals on Team Poster Night sponsored by The Maurer Group and WRKR.
Single game tickets for the entire K-Wings 2007-08 home schedule are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Tickets range from $9-$14. Prices for K-Wings games will increase $1 for premium game nights (Orange Ice, Pink Ice, Green Ice & New Years Eve). Fans are also encouraged to purchase their game tickets in advance, as they will save $1 per ticket by getting their seats prior to a game day.
Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For moreinformation, call the Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.
For more information about tonight’s game, please contact Director of Public Relations/Broadcaster Mike Modugno at (269) 349-9772 extension 220.
