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February 28, 2023
K-WINGS FALL IN DEFENSIVE BATTLE AGAINST FUEL
Kalamazoo scores first, but Indy bounces back with two goals in the third period.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Kalamazoo Wings (21-27-4-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets, held the Indy Fuel (33-19-2-0) scoreless through the first two periods but ultimately fell, 2-1, on Tuesday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
The K-Wings struck first with a goal by Darby Llewellyn (6) at the 8:56 mark of the first period. Llewellyn received the puck from Collin Saccoman (9) in the neutral zone and took it himself down the left side, ripping in a shot as he dangled into the slot from the left circle.
Kalamazoo earned four power play opportunities in the second frame, and outshot Indy 13-8 in the period, but was unable to increase the lead.
In the third period, the Fuel scored at the 3:38 and 12:57 marks to take the 2-1 lead, and that finished the scoring in the game.
Evan Cormier (6-16-3-0) was strong in net, stopping 30 of 32 shots faced in defeat.
The K-Wings come back home for three in a row against the Tulsa Oilers (18-24-7-1) this weekend. The first game is Friday at 7:00 p.m. EST for ‘First Responders Night’ at Wings Event Center. Get your tickets HERE.
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Grab your Scooby Snacks, because there’s a 100% chance you (and your dogs) will have a great time at this game. This year, Scooby-Doo is taking over the “Pucks n Paws Game” as the K-Wings host Tulsa at 7:00 p.m. on Mar. 4 at Wings Event Center. Don’t miss the pup race across the ice during the first intermission, and the Scooby-Doo jersey auction following the game. Secure your seats HERE!
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The Kalamazoo Wings are a professional hockey team located in southwest Michigan that has been a staple in the Kalamazoo, MI professional sports landscape since 1974. The K-Wings compete in the ECHL and are the AA affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets and the American Hockey League’s Cleveland Monsters. Kalamazoo plays their 36 regular season home games at Wings Event Center from October through April.
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