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Countdown to Face-Off 1/8/03

January 8, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings Vs Elmira Jackals Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, MI Wednesday, January 8, 2003 7:00 PM

Game Preview Tonight will mark the third of six meetings between the K-Wings and the Jackals this season. Both Kalamazoo and Elmira have won a game against one another this season, however both those games were played in Elmira.

While this will be a battle of East versus West the game will have some playoff implications. The K-Wings enter the game in fifth place in the Western Conference with 33 points, while Elmira enters the game in a tie with the Flint Generals for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. With the new UHL playoff format this season the fifth place team in a conference can make the playoffs in the other conference if they have more points then the fourth place team, which means the K-Wings who trail Muskegon by 7 points entering tonight's action for fourth place, would also have to make up ground on both Elmira and Flint.

Elmira enters the game on a 4 game road winless streak. The Jackals are led by Randy Murphy, who leads the team in scoring with 42 points. Also, the Jackals may have the top enforcer in the league with Brad Wingfield. Wingfield enters the game with a league leading 309 minutes in penalties, as well as a 16 game penalty streak.

The K-Wings enter the game looking to gain some momentum from their victory in Port Huron on Sunday. The K-Wings will be without defenseman Mark Phenow, who was placed on the 7 day-IR after suffering an injury in the K-Wings game in Flint on Saturday. While Phenow will be out of action, the K-Wings will welcome back Justin Cardwell, who hasn't played since mid-November due to injury.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Goals Richard Keyes (21) Assists Peter Roed (20) Points Richard Keyes (36) +/- Craig Bilick (+6) Penalty Minutes Craig Bilick (128 Minutes) Power Play Goals Richard Keyes (9 Goals) Short Handed Goals Peter Roed (3 Goals) Game Winning Goals Richard Keyes (3 GW) Shots: Peter Roed (112 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: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 4-2-0 Season Series: Season Series is Tied: 1-1-0 Last Meeting: K-Wings Defeated Elmira 4-1 on December 29, 2002 @ Coach USA Center in Elmira, NY. Next Meeting: Friday, March 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Welcome Back After missing 23 games due to injury, the K-Wings will welcome back Justin Cardwell back to the lineup. Cardwell last played against the Missouri River Otters here at Wings Stadium back on November 16th.

Phenow Placed on IR The K-Wings will be without the services of defenseman Mark Phenow. Phenow, who was injured in the K-Wings game against Flint last Saturday, has been place on the teams 7-day injured reserved list.

Eight's Not Enough Forward Mark Lawrence enters tonight on an 8game point streak. Lawrence's 8 game point streak is the longest point streak this season by a K-Wings player.

Get the Point Mark Lawrence isn't the only K-Wings player entering the game on a point streak. Forward Peter Roed enters tonight on a 4 game point streak, while Jim Brown has managed a point in 6 of his last 7 games.

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 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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