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Countdown to Face-off 1/5/03

January 5, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo Wings @ Port Huron Beacons McMorran Place Arena Sunday, January 5, 2003 5:05 PM

Game Preview This will be the third of eight meetings between the K-Wings and the Beacons. If history were to repeat itself, then home ice advantage may be the deciding factor in this game. In the two previous encounters, the team that has played on their home ice has skated away with the victory. The last time the K-Wings entered the McMorran Place Arena, was on opening night, where the Beacons led by a Chris MacKenzie hat trick defeated Kalamazoo 3-2. The K-Wings enter the contest looking to rebound from a 4-2 loss last night in Flint, which snapped Kalamazoo's season long two game road winning streak. The Beacons have won three of their last four at home and are looking to pull within a single point of the idle Fort Wayne Komets for first place in the Eastern Conference.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Richard Keyes (20)
Assists Peter Roed (19)
Points Richard Keyes (34)
+/- Craig Bilick (+5)
Penalty Minutes Craig Bilick (126 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Richard Keyes (8 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Peter Roed (3 Goals)
Game Winning Goals Richard Keyes (3 GW)
Shots: Peter Roed (111 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Richard Keyes (18.9%)
Shootout Goals: Jim Brown and Peter Roed (3)
Shootout Percentage: Jim Brown, Michael Ford (50%)
Goals Against Average:Jeff Reynaert (2.65)
Save Percentage: Jeff Reynaert (.921)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: All-Time Series is tied at: 1-1-0 Season Series: Season Series is tied at: 1-1-0 Last Meeting: K-Wings defeated Port Huron on 12/4/02 @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan Next Meeting: Friday, January 17th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan Lucky Number 7 With his goal last night against Flint, K-Wings forward Mark Lawrence has extended his scoring streak to 7 games. The seven game streak is the longest point streak this season by any Kalamazoo Wings player.

Returning Home While a lot of fans will get excited about Kory Cooper playing against the Kalamazoo Wings because the K-Wings traded him to Port Huron; today is also a big day for the player that completed the Cooper trade. For K-Wings forward Charlie Elezi, today's game marks the first time he has played in Port Huron since completing the trade for Cooper back in November. The game will also be Elezi's 200th of his career.

Closing in on Some Milestones A few K-Wings players are getting closer to reaching some personal milestones in their careers. Mark Lawrence needs just 1 goal to reach 200 for his career. Peter Roed is also close to making personal history, as he needs just 4 points to reach 200 for his career

Roed Work Complete After spending the past seven days on the injured reserve list, forward Peter Roed made his return to the K-Wings lineup last night in Flint. Roed recorded 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) in the K-Wings 4-2 loss to the Generals.

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 for 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, January 8th Vs Elmira 7:00 PM (AAA 2 for 1 Night, Family Four Pack for $28)
Friday, January 10th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (WQXC/WOTV Presents Viva Las Vegas Night)
Saturday, January 11th Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (Meijer Mascot Night)
Sunday, January 12th @ Fort Wayne 5:05 PM

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