Countdown to Face-Off
Published on November 7, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings Vs Muskegon Fury Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, MI Friday, November 7, 2003 7:30 PM
Tonight's Game Rivalry Month continues this tonight as the K-Wings battle the Muskegon Fury in the first part of a home and home series. First place will be on the line this weekend, as the K-Wings trail the Fury by only 2 points for the top spot in the Western Conference.
Tonight is also the start of a new chapter in the K-Wings-Fury rivalry, as Andrew Luciuk, who was traded from Muskegon to Kalamazoo in the off-season, will get his first opportunity to play his former team.
Adding to the Roster The K-Wings have added forward Ryan Priem to their roster. Priem has played the past four years with Boston University. On a Roll Three K-Wings players start the week on scoring streaks. Forwards Pat O'Leary, Marty Flichel, and defenseman Jim Dube all currently have 4 game scoring streaks. Isn't That Special K-Wings have the number 1 power play and penalty kill in the league. Kalamazoo Power Play ranks number 1 at 32%, while the penalty kill is number 1 at 92 percent.
Scoring Punch In their four games this season the K-Wings have scored four or more goals in each of their four games. The K-Wings are second in the UHL in goals scored averaging 4.75 goals a game. Last season the K-Wings were last in the UHL in goals scored averaging 2.76 goals a game. Solid Between the Pipes Chad Alban leads the league in shutouts with 2. He recorded his second shutout of the season during the K-Wings 6-0 home opening victory over the defending Colonial Cup champions the Fort Wayne Komets last Saturday (11/1).
How the West is Won K-Wings start the week with a record 3-1-0. In the Western Division the K-Wings are a perfect 3-0-0. 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.
Upcoming Games
Saturday, November 8th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM Friday, November 14th @ Elmira 7:00 PM Saturday, November 15th @ Elmira 7:00 PM
ECHL Stories from November 7, 2003
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- Wranglers Win, 4-2, over Condors - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Wranglers Double Up Condors 4-2 - Bakersfield Condors
- Grizzlies Offense Hits The Mark With 6-1 Victory Over Houston - Utah Grizzlies
- Colorado Eagles Take it to Scorpions, 8-2 - Colorado Eagles
- Steelheads Shut Down Cyclones, 3-0 - Idaho Steelheads
- Titans Double Up Bullies 2-1 - Trenton Devils
- IceGators Skate Past Sea Wolves, 3-2 in Shootout - Mississippi Sea Wolves
- IceGators top Sea Wolves 3-2 in shootout - Louisiana IceGators
- Porter Delivers Again - Fresno Falcons
- Titans Bounce Bullies 4-1 - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
- Chiefs Pick Up Win Over Toledo - Johnstown Chiefs
- Gladiators Extend Win Streak to Five - Atlanta Gladiators
- Gulls - Everblades Game Preview - San Diego Gulls
- IceGators fans encouraged to arrive early Saturday - Louisiana IceGators
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- Mike Jones Activated from Injured Reserve - Pensacola Ice Pilots
- Inferno Game Notes - Columbia Inferno
- Royals Assigned Two Forwards and Defenseman - Reading Royals
- Louisiana game notes at Mississippi - Louisiana IceGators
- Today In The ECHL - ECHL
- Greensboro adds speed/depth in Elich - Greensboro Generals
- Trevor Daley Re-Joins The Stars In Boston - Utah Grizzlies
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