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IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

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January 3, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second time in as many nights, the K-Wings will lace-up their skates against the Richmond Riverdogs. The K-Wings defeated the ‚¬ËœDogs last night, thanks in part to a three point performance from Andrew Luciuk. The victory extended the K-Wings unbeaten streak to four games, while dropping the RiverDogs losing streak to 6 games

Tonight could be a big night for K-Wings Head Coach Mark Reeds. Reeds enters the game just one win shy of 300 coaching victories in his career. This will be the second of three road games for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo will conclude their three game road swing on Wednesday, January 7th at Port Huron. For Richmond, tonight's game will be game four of a 10 game home stand.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Jeff Turner (17 Goals)

Assists Andrew Luciuk (17 Assists)

Points Marty Flichel, Andrew Luciuk (24 Points)

+/- David Hukalo (+7)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (71 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Yannick Carpentier, Jeff Turner (5 Goal)

Short Handed Goals Marty Flichel, Jeff Turner, Daniel Carrriere (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Jeff Turner (4 GW)

Shots: Marty Flichel (95 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Ryan Priem (25%)

Shootout Goals: Marty Flichel (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Marty Flichel (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.43)

Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.905)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 1-0-0

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings won 5-2 against Richmond @ Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 17th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

Up to Six

Marty Flichel and Andrew Luciuk will be carrying six game scoring streaks into tonight's game. The game-scoring streak is the largest by any K-Wing this season.

Power Surge

The K-Wings power play has been lighting the lamp. Seven of the K-Wings past eight goals have been scored on the power play.

One Win Away

Tonight could be a milestone night for Head Coach Mark Reeds. Reeds is just one win shy of 100 for his coaching career.

Turning it On

With two goals last night, Jeff Turner extended his goal-scoring streak to four games. The four game streak ties Jeff with himself for the K-Wings season high this 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 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.

Anderson and Priem on the Radio

Join special guests Rob Anderson and Ryan Priem as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds, the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno, and WQSN's Seth Harp next Monday, January 5th 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 Radio Network

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

Wednesday, January 7th @ Port Huron 7:05 PM

Friday, January 9th Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (Viva Las Vegas Night Sponsored

by WOTV, WRKR, Spirit Airlines and the Paris Hotel)

Saturday, January 10th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

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