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Countdown to Face-Off April 22nd Kalamazoo Vs Fort Wayne

April 22, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Preview

The series shifts back to Wings Stadium for game four of the best-of-seven Turner Cup Semi-Finals between the Kalamazoo Wings and Fort Wayne Komets. Defeating Kalamazoo 5-1 last Sunday at Allen County Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne has jumped ahead two games to one in the series.

Earning their lone victory of the series at Wings Stadium last Saturday, the K-Wings are hoping to rekindle their home playoff magic. Dating back to the 2006-07 season, Kalamazoo has won five straight playoff games at Wings Stadium.

With the series heading back to Fort Wayne on Friday, the Komets enter Wings Stadium looking to put a strangle hold on the series. The Komets power-play was the difference maker in game three, striking for three goals in the victory. All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 14-15

Playoff Best of Seven Series: K-Wings Trail Best of Seven Series Two Games to One

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-1 on April 19th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Next Meeting: Friday, April 24th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Game Five)

Marathon Finish

Last Saturday's marathon double overtime finish was the fifth double-overtime game and third longest playoff game (94:58) overall in the K-Wings' 35-year history. The only contests that went longer were the K-Wings 3-2 victory over the Flint Generals on April 22, 1977 (106:30) and Kalamazoo's 4-3 loss to the Detroit Vipers on April 25, 1997 (97:09).

It's Tricky

Defenseman Chris Trick has earned assists in back-to-back games for the K-Wings. Trick, who shares the K-Wings lead in plus/minus at +2, is on a two-game point streak and shares the team lead with two helpers.

Stuck in the Middle

So far in the playoffs, the K-Wings have had trouble generating offense in the second period. Through three games, Kalamazoo has been outscored 6-0 in the second period.

No Place Like Home

With their double-overtime victory at Wings Stadium last Saturday, the K-Wings continued their playoff success at home. Dating back to the 2006-07 season, Kalamazoo has won their last five playoff contests at Wings Stadium.

Tickets! Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the IHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale now by calling the Wings Stadium Ticket Office at (269) 345-5101.

Get On-Line

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

K-Wings Live

Join Head Coach Nick Bootland and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through the B-2 Networks through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Old Burdick's Bar and Grill inside the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo on South 11th Street.

K-Wings on Radio

Catch all the K-Wings games, home and away, on the K-Wings Radio Network (95.9 FM WLKM & B-2 Networks on kwings.com). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 76 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre-game coverage begins with the Kalsee Credit Union 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 the K-Wings Radio Network.

Upcoming Games

Friday, April 24th @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Five)

*Saturday, April 25th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Six)

*Tuesday, April 28th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals Game Seven)

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