February 20, 2010- Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster

Game Preview

For the final time in the regular season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Florida Everblades. Tonight is the rubber match for not only the three-game series between the teams, but for the season series. On the year, Kalamazoo is 2-2-0-0 versus Florida. .

This evening will close out a three-game road swing for the K-Wings. With 60 points, Kalamazoo finds themselves tied for second place in the North Division with Toledo and four points ahead of Wheeling, who is in fourth place.   

Squandering a lead while entering the third period for just the second time this season, the Everblades did secure a point in the standings. Now with 63 points, Florida is in second place in the South Division, one point ahead of third place Charlotte.

:: Team Leaders ::

:: All-Time/ Season Series ::

All-Time Series:
All-Time Series is Tied: 2-2-0-0

Season Series:

Season Series is Tied: 1-2-0-0

Last Meeting :
K-Wings Won 4-3 in Overtime on February 19th @ Germain Arena in Estero, Florida

Next Meeting:
Last Meeting of the Regular Season

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Lloyd Goes First

Including his goal yesterday, Darryl Lloyd has scored the games first goal in five games this season for the K-Wings. The five first goals by Lloyd is the most of any K-Wings player.

Firing Squad

Yesterday the K-Wings posted a season-high tying 20 shots in the opening period. The other time that Kalamazoo registered 20 shots was November 28th at Wings Stadium also against the Florida Everblades.

Not So Exciting

So far this season, the most exciting play in hockey, the penalty shot, has led to not so thrilling results for opponents for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo has stopped all three penalty shots they have faced this season.

Similar Endings

The last three road victories for the K-Wings have been decided on the final shot of the game. Kalamazoo defeated Toledo 1-0 with a 1.3 seconds remaining on January 1st, they beat Johnstown 4-3 in overtime on January 6th and last night they beat the Florida Everblades 4-3 in overtime.

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.

Asselin and Nie on the Radio
Join special guests Patrick Asselin and Ryan Nie 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
Wednesday, February 24th           Vs Gwinnett             10:30 AM (Education Day Presented by Borgess Health and ECCU)
Friday, February 26th                     Vs Gwinnett             7:30 PM (Frugal Fan Friday and B-93 Night)

Saturday, Febraury 27th                 Vs Charlotte            7:30 PM (Sportclips Haircuts Night)    

Sunday, February 28th                    Vs Charlotte            4:00 PM (Faith Day)