ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off Kalamazoo Wings Vs Port Huron Beacons (2/22/03)

February 22, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings Vs Port Huron Beacons Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, MI Saturday, February 22, 2003 7:30 PM

Game Preview It's a huge game with playoff implications as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Port Huron Beacons tonight at Wings Stadium. The K-Wings and the Beacons have met 5 prior times, with Kalamazoo skating away with 3 victories. Including tonight, the K-Wings and the Beacons will battle three more times, with all the games to be played at Wings Stadium.

The K-Wings enter the contest with a three game unbeaten streak. Kalamazoo should receive a boost to the lineup tonight, as Richard Keyes will return off the IR. The K-Wings second leading scorer hasn't played since February 9th, due to injury. In his absence, the K-Wings have learned to become a well-balanced scoring attack, and the return of Keyes to the lineup should make the K-Wings offense even more potent.

In the hunt for the post season, the K-Wings are still very much alive for the final UHL playoff spot. Kalamazoo starts play tonight just 5 points behind Rockford, 7 points behind Port Huron, and 8 behind Flint with 16 games remaining.

Tonight, we could see a different Beacons team, as this game will be the first time the K-Wings will play the Beacons with Bruce Ramsay as Head Coach. Ramsey took over for Brad Jones two weeks ago, and since heading behind the Beacons bench, Ramsay is 2-2-0. As the Beacons try to find their new identity for a playoff push, Ramsay will take over a very explosive offense that feature Jason Firth, Brent Gretzky, and Chris MacKenzie. While the Beacons offense usually takes center stage, Port Huron biggest weapon continues to be goaltender Kory Cooper.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Goals Richard Keyes (23 goals) Assists Peter Roed, Mark Lawrence (29 assists) Points Peter Roed (46 points) +/- Chad Dameworth (+4) Penalty Minutes Craig Bilick (195 Minutes) Power Play Goals Richard Keyes (9 Goals) Short Handed Goals Peter Roed (5 Goals) Game Winning Goals Richard Keyes, Shawn Roed (3 GW) Shots: Peter Roed (191 Shots) Shooting Percentage: Shawn Roed (21.7 %) Shootout Goals: Peter Roed, Michael Ford (3 goals) Shootout Percentage: Michael Ford (60.0%) Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (3.41) Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.897) All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-2-0 Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-2-0 Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 3-0 on 1/31/03 @ Wings Stadium, in Kalamazoo, MI Next Meeting: Saturday, March 8th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Keyes Returns After missing the past 6 games due to injury, Richard Keyes will return tonight. With 42 points on the season K-Wings is the second leading scorer on the K-Wings.

Unbeaten Streak Extended to 3 Games The K-Wings are finding ways to get points in standings. Last night's shootout loss to Missouri extended the K-Wings unbeaten streak to 3 games.

Roed 1 Point Shy of Milestone With his next point, K-Wings forward Peter Roed will reach a personal milestone. Roed's next point will be his 200th of his career. In 347 games as a professional, Peter has tallied 88 goals and 111 assists.

A Guaranteed Win Besides being a crucial battle with playoff implications, tonight will also be Guaranteed Win Night. If the K-Wings defeat the Beacons, then everyone in attendance on Saturday will receive a free ticket to the K-Wings home game against Muskegon on February 26th.

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 26th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM (Family Four Pack Night, AAA 2 for 1, Rocker Card) Friday, February 28th @ Quad City 7:00 PM (CST) Sunday, March 2nd Vs Missouri 4:00 PM Monday, March 3rd @ Flint 7:00 PM

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