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Countdown to Face-Off

November 14, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings @ Elmira Jackal First Arena Elmira, New York Friday November 14, 2003 7:00 PM

Game Preview Kalamazoo is making their lone trip to New York State for the first of two games at the First Arena to battle the Elmira Jackals. Elmira starts the week in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, and are coming off a 3-2 shootout loss last night to the Richmond RiverDogs. Last season, the K-Wings were 2-4-0 against the Jackals. Lifetime, the K-Wings are 5-5-0 against Elmira.

For the K-Wings, tonight will mark game two of a four game road swing. Kalamazoo won the first game of the swing last Saturday night in a 6-2 victory over Muskegon. On the season, the K-Wings are 3-1-0 away from Wings Stadium.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Goals Yannick Carpentier, Pat O'Leary (4 Goals) Assists Jim Dube, Marty Flichel (4 Assists) Points Yannick Carpentier, Marty Flichel (7 Points) +/- Daniel Carriere, Jeff Turner, Tim Turner (+4) Penalty Minutes Jim Dube (26 Minutes) Power Play Goals Yannick Carpentier (2 Goals) Short Handed Goals Marty Flichel (1 Goal) Game Winning Goals Jeff Turner (3 GW) Shots: Jeff Turner, Pat O'Leary (19 Shots) Shooting Percentage: Ryan Priem (33.3%)

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 (2.34) Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.905)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: All-Time Series is tied: 5-5-0

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 3-2 versus Elmira on March 21, 2003 @ First Arena in Elmira, New York

Next Meeting: Saturday, November 15th @ First Arena in Elmira, New York

Mr. Clutch While Jeff Turner is tied for third on the K-Wings in goals this season with 3, all of his goals have come during crucial times in the game. All Jeff's goals this season have been game winning goals for the K-Wings. Turner's 3 game winners lead the UHL.

Road Warriors The K-Wings are in the midst of the 4 game road swing. On the season the K-Wings are 3-1-0 on the road. Last season, it took the K-Wings 17 road games before they won 3 games away from Wings Stadium.

K-Wings Have the Power The K-Wings lead the UHL in power play percentage at 27.8%. Kalamazoo is also tied for the league lead in power play goals scored. The 10 power play goals scored by Kalamazoo ties them with Muskegon and Missouri for the league lead.

Rebounding From Defeat The K-Wings have had no problem rebounding from losses this season. The K-Wings have defeated opponents by at least four goals following a loss. Giving Up Few Opportunities The K-Wings defense has been stingy this year. The K-Wings have allowed just 24.67 shots a game, which is the lowest average in the UHL. Last season, the K-Wings allowed a league high 33.32 shots a game.

The Obscure Stat of the Week With the their perfect 3-0-0 record on Saturday's this year the K-Wings are just under the 500 mark on the sixth day of the week. In their UHL history Kalamazoo is 31-32-5 on Saturday's. The K-Wings will be looking to pull to .500 on games played on Saturday this week as take on the Elmira Jackals in Elmira, New York.

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 all K-Wing home games are on sale by calling the K-Wings at (269) 345-5101.

Get on Line This season the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much more.

Dupuis on the Radio Join special guests Guy Dupuis as he joins Head Coach Mark Reeds, the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno, and WQSN Sports Director Ryan Director on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Sports Station 1600 AM WQSN Monday's from 6-7PM live from The Sports Forum on Mosel.

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 Countdown to Face-Off 15 minutes prior to the drop of the puck. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the Opening Face-Off to the Final Buzzer keep your radio tuned to the K-Wings Radio Network this season.

Upcoming Games Saturday, November 15th @ Elmira 7:00 PM

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

Friday, November 21st Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (First 1,000 Fans Receive a Mouse Pad Courtesy of NJB Office Products and WKMI)

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