April 11, 2010- Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster

Game Preview

The Kalamazoo Wings will have to step up or step aside tonight as they travel to the Sovereign Center for game four of the best-of-five American Conference Quarterfinals. Kalamazoo dropped game three on Friday by the score of 5-2 and trails the series two games to one.   

A slow start in the first period of game three put the K-Wings in a hole they couldn’t dig out of. Down 2-1 in the series, the K-Wings will now have to win two straight contests, which is something they have done 24 times this season, which includes the last game of the regular season and the first game of the playoffs

A similar recipe led to Reading’s success in game three. Ryan Cruthers added to his playoff total by scoring a goal, which gives him eight points in the playoffs. Stefano Giliati, who recorded a Royals season-high seven points against the K-Wings in the regular season, also added two goals in the win.     

:: Team Leaders ::

:: All-Time/ Season Series ::

All-Time Playoff Series:
K-Wings Trail All-Time Playoff Series: 1-2

Best-Of-Five Series:
K-Wings Trail Best-of-Five Series Two Games to One

Last Meeting :
K-Wings Lost 5-2 on April 9th @ Sovereign Center in Reading, Pennsylvania (Game Three)

Next Meeting:

Monday, April 12th @ Sovereign Center in Reading, Pennsylvania (Game Five, If Necessary)

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Sluggish Starts

So far in this series, the K-Wings have struggled in the first period. Kalamazoo has been out scored by Reading 6-0 in the opening 20 minutes of play.

Get Shorty

In game three, Kalamazoo tacked on their second shorthanded goal of playoffs. The two shorthanded goals by the K-Wings tie them with the Utah Grizzlies for the most of any team in the Kelly Cup playoffs.

 

Firing Squad

Through three games of the playoffs, the K-Wings are averaging 40 shots per game. The 40-shot average is the most of any team in the playoffs.

 

Facing Elimination

In their 36-year history, the K-Wings are 15-21 (IHL: 9-18, UHL: 6-3, ECHL 0-0) in elimination games In their five previous playoff appearances, which dates back to the 2003-04 season, the K-Wings are 6-4 in contests with their season hangs in the balance.

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 on the Radio

Join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the “Voice of the K-Wings” Mike Modugno 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

* Monday, April 12th            @ Reading     7:05 PM (Game Five, Round One, Kelly Cup Playoffs)

(*-Denotes If Necessary Game)

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

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