ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 14, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings Vs Elmira Jackals Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, MI Friday, March 14, 2003 7:30 PM

Game Preview Tonight will mark the fourth of six meetings between the K-Wings and the Jackals this season. Kalamazoo lost their lone appearance to Elmira here at Wings Stadium by the final of 5-0 back on January 8th. Tonight also starts the first of two straight games between the teams, with both games to be played here at Wings Stadium. It will also be the first of three games between the teams in a week span.

With 8 games remaining in the regular season tonight's playoff implications. The K-Wings enter the game in fifth place in the Western Conference with 60 points, 6 points behind the Flint Generals and 2 points behind Rockford for the final playoff spot in the UHL playoffs. While the Jackals haven't earned a playoff spot, their 79 points, which is 13 points ahead of Flint with 9 games to play seems to make the Jackals playoff hopes a lock. However, the battle for Elmira now becomes playoff positioning. If the season were to end tonight, the Jackals would have the third place in the Eastern Conference, however, with just 5 points separating the Jackals from the top spot in the conference, Elmira believes there is more than enough time to enter the post season as the top team from the east.

The K-Wings will be adding some new faces into the lineup tonight. Both Jarret Whidden and Lubos Velebny will be putting on the K-Wings jerseys for the first time. Whidden joins the K-Wings as a free agent after spending the past two seasons with Tacoma (WCHL). Velebny joins the K-Wings after starting the season in Quad City. Lubos was part of the trade that sent former K-Wing Michael Ford to the Mallards. Elmira will be losing five players for tonight's game. Brad Wingfield, Jeremy Symington, Jody Robinson, and Adam Borzecki are all on call-ups in the AHL, while defenseman Trevor Burgess is on team suspension.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Elmira Jackals Goals Richard Keyes (27 goals) Glenn Stewart (30 goals) Assists Peter Roed, Mark Lawrence (24 assits) Randy Murphy (57 assists) Points Peter Roed (54 points) Randy Murphy (81 points) +/- Chad Dameworth (+4) Glenn Stewart (+14) Penalty Minutes Charlie Elezi (224 Minutes) Brad Wingfield (533 Minutes) Power Play Goals Richard Keyes (9 Goals) Randy Murphy (12 Goals) Short Handed Goals Peter Roed (5 Goals) 4 Players Tied (2 Goals) Game Winning Goals Shawn Roed (4 GW) Thomas Clayton (6 GW) Shots: Peter Roed (220 Shots) Glenn Stewart (229 Shots) Shooting Percentage: Shawn Roed (25.9%) Randy Murphy (17.5%) Shootout Goals: Peter Roed (3 goals) Randy Murphy (7 goals) Shootout Percentage: Matt Kruzich (100%) Aaron Phillips, Corey Neilson (50.0%) Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (3.40) Marco Emond (2.96) Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.897) Marco Emond (.913)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 4-3-0 Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-2-0 Last Meeting: K-Wings lost to Elmira 5-0 on January 8, 2003 @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI Next Meeting: Saturday, March 15th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

Carpentier and Miller Extend Scoring Streak to Eight Yannick Carpentier and Kurt Miller enter the game with an 8 game point streak. For both players, the eight game streak is their longest scoring streak of the year. It also ties them with Mark Lawrence and Shawn Roed for the K-Wings Season High.

New Players Both Jarret Whidden and Lubos Velebny will be putting on the K-Wings jerseys for the first time. Whidden joins the K-Wings as a free agent after spending the past two seasons with Tacoma (WCHL). Velebny joins the K-Wings after starting the season in Quad City. Lubos was part of the trade that sent former K-Wing Michael Ford to the Mallards.

Machuta Placed on Suspension The Kalamazoo Wings have placed defenseman Pavel Machuta on the teams suspension list. Machuta had to leave the K-Wings for personal reasons.

Playoff Hunt The K-Wings enter tonight 6 points behind Flint and two point behind Rockford for the final playoff spot in the UHL playoffs. Heading into their game the K-Wings have 8 games remaining in the regular season.

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 Saturday, March 15th Vs Elmira 7:30 PM (Puck Night Sponsored by WRCC/WOTV) Monday, March 17th Vs Fort Wayne 7:00 PM (22nd Annual Green Ice Game Sponsored by Fifth-Third Bank, WLKM, and WOTV) Friday, March 21st @ Elmira 7:00 PM

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