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December 13, 2003 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It's a battle for fourth place as the K-Wings continue their four game home stand as they host the Rockford IceHogs. Kalamazoo enters play tonight two points ahead of Rockford for fourth place in the western conference. Kalamazoo is coming fresh off a 5-3 victory over Quad City last night and will be looking to win two straight home games for the first time this season. Kalamazoo has won the last four meetings at Wings Stadium versus Rockford. The last time the K-Wings lost to the IceHogs in Kalamazoo was a shootout loss back on March 17, 2002. In fact, the last time the K-Wings lost a regulation game to Rockford at Wings Stadium was March 10, 2001, a span of 9 games.

Tonight will mark the end of 6 game road swing for the Rockford. So far the IceHogs are 1-4-0 on the road swing, with their lone victory coming in a shootout win against the Quad City Mallards. The IceHogs are solid defensive team that has received strong goaltending from Ronnie Vogel. Even though, it's early in the season, the IceHogs have felt their share of injuries, as four players will miss tonight's game due to injury, while Raitis Ivanans will be out of the game, as he has been called up the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. Tonight will also be the return to Kalamazoo from Justin Cardwell. Cardwell played last season in Kalamazoo and is a graduate of Western Michigan University. The IceHogs are led offensively by Donnie Margettie and Steve Cygan. Margettie leads the IceHogs is points (15) and assists (10), while Cygan, who is one of the fastest players in the UHL, has shown no signs of a sophomore letup, as he is tied for the team lead in goals with 8.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Rockford IceHogs

Goals Jeff Turner (9 Goals) Kelly Miller, Chris Paradise,

Steve Cygan (6 Goals)

Assists Tim Turner (10 Assists) Donnie Margettie (10 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (14 Points) Donnie Margettie (15 Points)

+/- Corey Lucas (+3) Nathan Lutz (+8)

Penalty Minutes Greg Labenski (42 Minutes) Donnie Margettie (67 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Yannick Carpentier (4 Goals) Donnie Margettie, Chris Paradise,

Dale Junkin, Dave Paradise (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Marty Flichel (1 Goal) Donnie Margettie, Kelly Miller, Steve Cygan,

Nathan Lutz, John Glavota (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Jeff Turner (3 GW) Donnie Margettie (2 GW)

Shots: Marty Flichel (57 Shots) Dave Paradise (71 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Pat O' Leary (21.1%) Adam Solnik (14.3%)

Shootout Goals: Marty Flichel (2 Goals) Kelly Miller, Chris Paradise (3 goals)

Shootout Percentage: Pat O' Leary (100%) Chris Paradise (100%)

Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.39) Ronnie Vogel (2.68)

Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.902) Ronnie Vogel (.915)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 20-14-5

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 1-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-1 on November 22nd @ Rockford Metro Center in Rockford, Illinois

Next Meeting: Sunday, December 21st @ Rockford Metro Center in Rockford, Illinois

What You Talkin' About Willis

K-Wings forward Tyler Willis needs just 1 more assist to reach a milestone. Willis is just one assist shy on 100 for his career.

Movin' on Up

With 13 points, K-Wings defenseman Guy Dupuis ranks in the 20 among scoring defensemen. Dupuis is tied for fifth place in scoring defenseman with Adirondack's Scott Drevitch.

In their Own Division

The K-Wings have saved their best hockey against the Western Conference. Kalamazoo enters tonight 8-4-0 against the teams in the west.

It's Been Awhile

The K-Wings have not lost a home game in regulation to Rockford in the last 9 games. The last Rockford victory in Kalamazoo was back on March 10, 2001, since then the K-Wings are 9-0-1 against the IceHogs at Wings Stadium.

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.

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.

Lucas on the Radio

Join special guest Corey Lucas 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 ‚¬Â. 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

Friday, December 19th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Teddy Bear Toss Night Sponsored By WOTV, WKFR)

Saturday, December 20th Vs Quad City 7:30 PM (Meijer Mascot, Boys and Girls Scout Night)

Sunday, December 21st @ Rockford 1:05 PM (CST)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics



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