ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on February 26, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings Vs Muskegon Fury Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, MI Wednesday, February 26, 2003 7:00 PM

Game Preview For the tenth and final time during the regular season the K-Wings will play their inter-state rivals the Muskegon Fury. Kalamazoo trails the season series with a record of 1-6-2. Dating back to last season, the K-Wings have dropped their last 8 appearances against Muskegon at Wings Stadium.

With 16 games remaining in the regular season, Kalamazoo enters the contest just 4 games behind Flint and 3 ½ games behind Rockford for the final playoff spot in the UHL. With changes in the line-up the K-Wings hope to step up their game and remain in the running for a playoff spot. Kalamazoo finds themselves in a must win situation and will have to play aggressive and near flawless hockey tonight to be victorious over the top team in the Western Conference.

Muskegon enters the game atop of the Western Conference. After a slow start to the season, the defending Colonial Cup Champions seem have regained their championship form, and they now seem to have their eyes focused on defending their title. Before the Fury can even think about hoisting the Colonial Cup they first have to survive the regular season. Muskegon is just one point ahead of Quad City and two points ahead of Missouri for the top spot in the Western Conference. Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Goals Richard Keyes (23 goals) Assists Peter Roed, Mark Lawrence (29 assists) Points Peter Roed (47 points) +/- Chad Dameworth (+4) Penalty Minutes Craig Bilick (197 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 (199 Shots) Shooting Percentage: Shawn Roed (21.7%) Shootout Goals: Peter Roed, Michael Ford (3 goals) Shootout Percentage: Michael Ford (60%) Goals Against Average: Jason Brown (4.86) Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.897)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 8-23-4 Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-6-2 Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 3-2 vs. Muskegon on February 9th @ Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, Michigan Next Meeting: Last Meeting of Regular Season

Eight is Enough Muskegon enters tonight's game with eight consecutive victories over Kalamazoo at Wings Stadium. The last time the K-Wings defeated the Fury at Wings Stadium was December 21, 2001, when the K-Wings won by a score of 3-2. 3 Games and Counting Defensemen Mark Vilneff is heating things up on the frozen floors. Vilneff is on a three game point streak. In his last 3 games, Vilneff has tallied 1 goal and 2 assists.

Roed Reaches Milestone In the K-Wings game last Saturday (2/22), forward Peter Roed reached a personal milestone. Roed recorded his 200th career point on a goal against Port Huron. In 348 games, Roed has scored 89 goals and assisted on 111.

Yannick Nears Milestone While, Peter Roed reach a personal milestone, forward Yannick Carpentier is nearing one. Yannick is just one point away from reaching 100 points for his career.

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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