KALAMAZOO- The Kalamazoo Wings nine-game (8-0-0-1) unbeaten streak came to an end Friday night on 80’s Night presented by PNC with a 4-1 loss to the Wheeling Nailers.
Starting the game with energy, the Nailers scored the game’s first goal just four minutes into the contest. Walking down the slot, Morgan Ellis (11th) lifted a wrister over the blocker of Joel Martin
After a scoreless second period, the K-Wings wasted no time to get on the board to start the final stanza. Just 14-seconds in, Dane Fox (12th) tipped in a loose puck from just in front of the Nailers crease to even the game at 1-1. The goal tied Fox for the team lead with Matt Caria for goals scored.
Forging ahead for good minutes later, David Gilbert (12th) registered the eventual game-winner on a rebound.
Finding insurance in the final minute, Wheeling added empty-net goals from Riley Brace (11th) and Ellis (12th) to close out the scoring.
With Kalamazoo game report
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