March 19, 2010 - Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster

Game Preview

For the third of four straight games, the Kalamazoo Wings host the Wheeling Nailers. On the season, Kalamazoo is 3-3-0-0 versus Wheeling. The teams will meet twice more on the season, with the remaining encounters occurring at the WesBanco Arena. 

Losing for the first time in regulation at home in 2010 with a 7-3 loss to Wheeling, Kalamazoo returns to Wings Stadium in second place in the North Division and three points behind Cincinnati for first. The K-Wings are also in fifth place in the American Conference, one point behind the Charlotte Checkers.

Winners of two straight on the road, Wheeling remains in fourth place in the North Division. More important for the Nailers with 66 points, Wheeling is ninth place in the American Conference, one point behind the Reading Royals for eighth and two behind the Toledo Walleye, who are in seventh place.

:: Team Leaders ::

:: All-Time/ Season Series ::

All-Time Series:
All-Time Series is Tied: 3-3-0-0

Season Series:
Season Series is Tied: 3-3-0-0

Last Meeting :
K-Wings Lost 7-3 on March 17th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting:
Saturday, March 20th @WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia

 

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K-Wings Add Two

Earlier today, the K-Wings have signed forwards Kyle Kraemer and Brian McMillin. Kraemer played collegiate hockey at Northeastern University, while McMillian played at Colorado College. 

Duchesne’s a Flyer

On Wednesday, goaltender Jeremy Duchesne was called-up to the Philadelphia Flyers. Duchense, who back-up for the Flyers last night, is the first member of the ECHL K-Wings to be called-up to the NHL.

Right at Home

Forward Dean Strong has definitely felt at home at Wings Stadium. Strong, who is on a six-game overall point streak, has earned points in all 11 games (6 goals, 9 assists) he has played on Vanrick Drive.

Sharing the Wealth

Spreading the scoring around, five members of the K-Wings enter the week on impressive multi-game point streaks. Patrick Asselin, Rick Cleaver, Andrew Fournier and Sam Ftorek are on five-game point streaks, while Dean Strong has earned points in six straight games. 

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.

Gill and Landry on the Radio
Join special guests Riley Gill and Jon Landry as they join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the “Voice of the K-Wings” Mike Modugno this Monday 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

Saturday, March 20th                         @ Wheeling                7:30 PM

Wednesday, March 24th                    Vs Elmira                    7:00 PM

Friday, March 26th                              @ Wheeling                7:30 PM

Saturday, March 27th                         @ Cincinnati               7:30 PM

Sunday, March 28th                            @ Toledo                     4:00 PM

 

 

 

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