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Countdown to Face-Off K-Wings Vs Missouri

January 10, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings Vs Missouri River Otters Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, MI Friday, January 10, 2003 7:30 PM

Game Preview Without question the Missouri River Otters are the hottest team in the UHL. They enter Wings Stadium on an 8 game winning streak. In fact, the last team to defeat Missouri were the Kalamazoo Wings back on 12/22 @ the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. However, when the K-Wings lace their skates tonight against Missouri they will not only be trying to stop a two game losing streak, but they will also try to prevent history. After losing their first three games away from St. Charles, the River Otters have gone 11-0-1 in their last 12 games, including their current franchise record 10 game road-winning streak. A Missouri victory tonight at Wings Stadium will tie the River Otters with the 1999-2000 Quad City Mallards and the 1999-2000 B.C. Icemen for the league record for consecutive road victories.

While most teams in the league have struggled against the River Otters, the K-Wings have played well against Missouri. Of the their 5 previous meetings, Kalamazoo is 2-1-2 against the River Otters, with both shootout losses occurring in Wings Stadium. The K-Wings enter tonight's game trying to prevent the longest home losing streak of the season. Kalamazoo is the middle of the two game home losing streak. A victory night would be a huge momentum builder for Kalamazoo, who trails Muskegon and Flint for the fourth playoff spot in the Western Conference by three and a half games. Elvis will be back in the building tonight, as the K-Wings welcome "The Voice of Elvis" Doug Church, on Viva Las Vegas Night. Also, a lucky fan will be leaving Wings Stadium with a trip to Las Vegas. The trip will include airfare for two, as well as a two-night stay at the New York, New York Casino. Wings Stadium/Kalamazoo Wings would like tonight's game sponsors for making this night possible: WOTV, WQXC, Spirit Airlines, and New York, New York Casino.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Goals Richard Keyes (21) Assists Peter Roed (20) Points Richard Keyes (36) +/- Craig Bilick (+5) Penalty Minutes Charlie Elezi (134 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 (115 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: 17-8-2 Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-1-2 Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-2 @ Missouri on November 22nd at Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. Next Meeting: Saturday, January 18th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Three's Not a Charm The K-Wings enter Wings Stadium trying to prevent their longest home losing streak of the season. Kalamazoo has lost two straight games here at Wings Stadium entering their game tonight against the River Otters.

Lost the Keyes Wednesday's night game against Elmira was a first for forward Richard Keyes. The game marked the first time this season that Keyes was held without a shot.

Finishing What they Started Kalamazoo will try to stop Missouri's attempt for history. Entering tonight, the River Otters have won 10 straight road games, which is one shy of league record of 11. The River Otters streak of 10 consecutive road victories started here at Wings stadium back on November 16th.

Trapping the Otters Besides having the longest road-winning streak in the UHL, the River Otters also come to Kalamazoo with the leagues longest overall winning streak of the season at 8 games. The last team to defeat the River Otters were the Kalamazoo Wings back on December 22nd @ Missouri.

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 Saturday, January 11th Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (Meijer Mascot Mania Night) Sunday, January 12th @ Fort Wayne 5:05 PM Thursday, January 18th @ Adirondack 7:00 PM

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