ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

November 8, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings @ Muskegon Fury Walker Arena Muskegon, MI Saturday, November 8, 2003 7:30 PM

Tonight's Game After losing to the Fury last night the K-Wings will be seeking revenge as the home and home series moves to the Walker Arena.

Last night's, 3-0 defeat to Muskegon was the first time this season that the K-Wings scored under 4 goals in game. Kalamazoo will be looking for their offense to return to form tonight as they play the top team in the Western Conference. Entering Tonight, Muskegon leads the Western Conference by 2 points over Quad City and 4 points over Kalamazoo and Rockford.

Tonight also marks the return to the Walker Arena for Andrew Luciuk, who played for the Fury for four seasons. Luciuk was traded by Muskegon to Kalamazoo in the off-season.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Goals Pat O'Leary (4 Goals)

Assists Jim Dube, Marty Flichel (4 Assists) Points Pat O'Leary, Mark Flichel (6 Points) +/- Kevin Caudill, Tyler Willis (+1)

Penalty Minutes Greg Labenski, Tim Turner (19 Minutes) Power Play Goals Nine Players (1 Goal) Short Handed Goals Marty Flichel (1 Goal) Game Winning Goals Jeff Turner (2 GW) Shots: Pat O'Leary (19 Shots) Shooting Percentage: Yannick Carpentier (23.1%)

Shootout Goals: Pat O'Leary, Tim Turner, Marty Flichel (1 Goals) Shootout Percentage: Pat O'Leary, Tim Turner, Marty Flichel (100.0%) Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (3.41) Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.903)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 9-24-4 Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-1-0 Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-0 Vs. Muskegon on November 7th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI Next Meeting: Friday, December 5th @ the Walker Arena in Muskegon, MI

On the Road Again Tonight starts a four game road swing for the K-Wings. After tonight, the K-Wings will travel to Elmira, New York for two games against the Jackals next Friday and Saturday. The K-Wings will finish off the trip against Port Huron next Sunday afternoon. Isn't That Special Despite going 0 for 4 on the power play last night against Muskegon, the K-Wings are still the top power play in the UHL. The K-Wings power play is 31% entering tonight's game.

Potent Offense The K-Wings offense has been tough to stop this season. Kalamazoo is averaging 3.80 goals a game this year, which is third best in the UHL. Kalamazoo is also averaging 31.4 shots a game, which is second best in the league. 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 Friday, November 14th @ Elmira 7:00 PM

Saturday, November 15th @ Elmira 7:00 PM

Sunday, November 16th @ Port Huron 5:05 PM

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