ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off (K-Wings @ Missouri)

Published on February 16, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings @ Missouri River Otters Family Arena St. Charles, MO Sunday, February 16, 2003 6:15 PM (CST)

Game Preview Something will have to give tonight at the Family Arena as the two teams with longest winless streaks face-off in a Western Conference battle. Kalamazoo enters the game winless in their last 9 games, which ties a franchise record set last season. Missouri is also battling the losing bug, their loss to Fort Wayne last night gave them their franchise record for consecutive losses at 7 games.

With their loss last night the K-Wings are 5 games out of a playoff spot. The K-Wings trail both Port Huron and Rockford for the final playoff spot. Three weeks ago the River Otters led the UHL Western Division by 12 points, however, their current winless streak, coupled by Muskegon and Quad City heating up makes the race for the top spot in the Western Conference a close one. With Muskegon shootout loss, the Fury and River Otters are now tied for first place in the Western Conference. Quad City enters the day in third place in the conference, just two points behind Missouri and Muskegon.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Goals Richard Keyes (23 goals) Assists Peter Roed, Mark Lawrence (27 assists) Points Peter Roed (43 points) +/- Chad Dameworth (+4) Penalty Minutes Craig Bilick (195 Minutes) Power Play Goals Richard Keyes (9 Goals) Short Handed Goals Peter Roed (4 Goals) Game Winning Goals Richard Keyes (3 GW) Shots: Peter Roed (177 Shots) Shooting Percentage: Shawn Roed (20.5%) Shootout Goals: Peter Roed (3 goals) Shootout Percentage: Michael Ford (50.0%) Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (3.51) Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.895)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 19-9-2 Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-2-2 Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-1 Vs Missouri on January 24th at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Next Meeting: Friday, February 16th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Trying to Avoid a Record The K-Wings enter tonight's game with a 9 game winless streak. The 9 game streak ties the franchise record set March 16th-30th, 2002. The K-Wings are still a ways away from the league record for consecutive losses of 19 games set by the Saginaw Gears during the 98-99 season. Playoff Hunt The K-Wings enter the day just 5 games out of the playoffs. Kalamazoo trails both Port Huron and Rockford for the final spot in the UHL playoffs. Including tonight's game the K-Wings have 20 games remaining: 12 at Wings Stadium and 8 on the road.

Hunting Otter Of all the teams in the UHL, the K-Wings have had the most success this season against Missouri. The K-Wings are 4-2-2 against the River Otters this seasons, and lifetime Kalamazoo holds a record of 19-9-2.

Solid After 20 Minutes Kalamazoo seems to have success after playing well in the first period. So far this season, Kalamazoo is 9-4-2, when leading after the first period of play.

Tickets Get Your Tickets!! Tickets for all K-Wing home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the UHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale by calling the K-Wings at 345-5101.

Get on Line This season the best to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto www.kwings.com. The new site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much more.

K-Wings on Radio Catch all the K-Wings games home and away on the K-Wings Radio Network (WLKM 95.9, WQSN 1660 AM, and WRCC 1400 AM). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 76 regular season games and the playoffs. Pre game coverage begins with the Basic Communications 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 K-Wings Radio Network.

UP COMING GAMES Wednesday, February 19th Vs Fort Wayne 7:00 PM (Family Four Pack Night, AAA 2 for 1, Rocker Card) Friday, February 21st Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Mardi Gras Night) Saturday, February 22nd Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Guaranteed Win Night: If the K-Wings are victorious against Port Huron, everyone in attendance will receive a free ticket to the K-Wings game against Muskegon on 2/26)

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