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Caught in the crosshairs

April 7, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Port Huron, MI- In a possible playoff preview, the Kalamazoo Wings made an impressive statement knocking off the Port Huron Icehawks 3-2 in a shootout at McMorran Place Arena.

Stealing the puck behind the Icehawks net, Trent Daavettila helped give the K-Wings the lead by send a pass to the slot for Shea Hamilton, who buried his first goal of the season on a one-timer 7:17 into the opening period.

Keeping true to being the most devastating first period in the league, Jamie Carroll (27th) tied the game at 1-1 at the 18:15 mark for the Icehawks knocking in a rebound off of a Bryan Smolinski wrist shot.

With the goal from Carroll, the Icehawks have now outscored their opponents this season 102-44 (+57) in the first 20 minutes of play.

Reclaiming the lead in the second stanza, Martin Ondrej placed a left circle snap shot over the shoulder of Ryan Mior 5:11 into the period to give the K-Wings a 2-1 lead.

The goal was Ondrej's third of the season and second since joining Kalamazoo on February 24th. Both of Ondrej's goals with the K-Wings have come at McMorran Place Arena against the Icehawks.

Clamoring near the net late in the period, Smolinski (8th) scored from between the circles with just 14.9 seconds remaining in the second to tie the contest at 2-2.

Neither team was able to score in the third period or in overtime forcing a decisive shootout.

Port Huron struck first in the shootout receiving a behind the back goal from Nick Lindberg. Kalamazoo wasn't flashy, just effective, getting goals from Glenn Detulleo and the game-winner from Justin Cross in the four-man shootout.

The victory was the K-Wings third straight and extended their road unbeaten streak to a season-high five games (4-0-1-0).

Earning two points for the win, Kalamazoo moved to within a single point of third place Muskegon, while Port Huron, who earned a point for the shootout loss, is now two points behind the Fort Wayne Komets, who are in first.

For Game Stats: http://pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=735927

Kalamazoo will return home to Wings Stadium this Friday, April 10th with a 7:30 face-off versus Fort Wayne during Fan Appreciation Night, presented by WKFR.

The contest, which is the regular season home finale for the K-Wings, will be the final Pepsi Family Friday of the season. The K-Wings will offer fans $1 Pepsi and $1 popcorn. After the game next Friday, the K-Wings will conduct their end of the season awards ceremony, as well as hold their warm-up jersey auction.

Single-game tickets for any of the K-Wings 38 regular season home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

For more information about tonight's game, please contact Director of Public Relations/Broadcaster Mike Modugno at (269) 349-9772 extension 220.

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