January 17, 2010 - Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster

Game Preview

Before heading off to the all-star break, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Charlotte Checkers. Kalamazoo leads the season series over Charlotte with a record of 3-0-0-0, which includes a 5-4 victory in the only other appearance at the Time Warner Cable Arena back on November 8th.    

Concluding a four-game road swing, the K-Wings hit the ice looking to snap a three-game losing streak. This afternoon is also the third game in as many days for Kalamazoo, who has fallen into third place in the North Division, two points behind Toledo for second and trail Cincinnati by three points for first.

Losing in a shootout last night in Gwinnett, Charlotte also finds itself in third place in the South Division. The Checkers, who are 1-3-0-1 in their last five games, trail the Florida Everblades by three points for second place and lead the Gladiators by three points for third.

:: Team Leaders ::

:: All-Time/ Season Series ::

All-Time Series:
K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-0-0-0

Season Series:
K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-0-0-0

Last Meeting :
K-Wings Won 7-4 on January 9th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting:
Saturday, February 27th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Short Handed

Yesterday Kalamazoo’s game roster versus South Carolina consisted of 17 players (15 skaters, 2 goaltenders). Playing with the short roster marked the first time this season that the K-Wings have not dressed the maximum 18 players.

 

Iron Man

Defenseman Ryan McGinnis has seen action in every game this season for the K-Wings. McGinnis is the only K-Wings player to see action in every game this season for Kalamazoo.

 

Lighting the Lamp

Forward Andrew Fournier recorded his 17th goal of the season last night in a 4-1 loss to South Carolina. The 17 goals ties Fournier with Rick Cleaver for the K-Wings team lead in the category.

 

End of the Road

Today concludes a four-game road swing for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo enters the game on a three-game losing streak, which ties their season-high for consecutive games with a loss (11/22/09-11/27/09) and is one-game shy tying their season-high four-game winless streak (12/19/09-12/31/09).

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 www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much, much more.

K-Wings Live Returns After the All-Star Break on January 25th

Join special guests Trent Daavettila and Jon Landry as they join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the “Voice of the K-Wings” Mike Modugno Monday, January 25th on “K-Wings Live”. The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through the B-2 Networks through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Old Burdick’s Bar and Grill inside the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo on South 11th Street. 

K-Wings on Radio
Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (95.9 FM WLKM & B-2 Networks 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

Friday, January 22nd                      Vs Cincinnati             7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday)

Saturday, January 23rd                  @  Cincinnati             7:30 PM

Sunday, January 24th                     Vs Toledo                  4:00 PM (Charter Day/Upgrade Your Seats to All-You-Can Eat for $10)

Saturday, January 30th                  Vs Cincinnati             7:30 PM (2nd Annual McDonald’s Golden Ice Game)         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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