Countdown to Face-Off
Published on January 7, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
The K-Wings will try to continue their winning ways as they head into the McMorran Place Arena and battle the Port Huron Beacons. Kalamazoo is riding a five game unbeaten streak and a four game road winning streak to Port Huron; however, the K-Wings will be looking for their first victory this season against the Beacons. The K-Wings are 0-2-0 against the Beacons this year, with both previous losses occurring at the McMorran Place Arena. Tonight will be the third on nine meetings between the teams this season and the third of five in Port Huron.
The Beacons enter tonight in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and just two points behind Elmira for fourth place. Port Huron is coming off a big 5-1 victory over Quad City last Sunday. The Beacons are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. Port Huron has saved their best hockey for home, as they are 10-6-0 at the McMorran Place Arena this season. The Beacons will be without the services of Kory Cooper, who is currently on the 7 day injured reserved list. In Cooper's absence, Kalamazoo will get to see former K-Wing Stu Dunn. So far this season, Dunn has been the Beacons best goaltender. Stu has posted a goals against average of 3.08 and a save percentage of .914, en route to a team best 10-4-0. The Beacons have signed Scott Nichols to serve as an emergency goaltender.
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Jeff Turner (18 Goals)
Assists Andrew Luciuk (18
Assists)
Points Marty Flichel, Andrew
Luciuk, Jeff Turner (25 Points)
+/- David Hukalo,
Daniel Carriere (+7)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (81 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Jeff Turner (6 Goal)
Short Handed Goals Marty Flichel, Jeff Turner, Daniel
Carrriere (1 Goal)
Game Winning Goals Jeff Turner (4 GW)
Shots: Marty Flichel (99 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 Trail All-Time Series: 4-6-0
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-2-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-1 on November 16, 2003 @ McMorran Place Arena in
Port Huron, MI
Next Meeting: Friday, January 16th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron,
Michigan
All-Star Bound
The K-Wings will be sending two players to the UHL's Comcast All-Star Classic later this month in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Chad Alban and Guy Dupuis will play in the game on Sunday, January 18th. Fans will select the starters for the game this week by logging onto www.theuhl.com.
300th Victory With Kalamazoo's victory over Richmond last Saturday, K-Wings Head Coach Mark Reeds reached a personal milestone. The victory was Reeds 300th of his career.
Up to Seven
Marty Flichel, and Andrew Luciuk continued their scoring success last weekend. Both Flichel and Luciuk will carry a seven game scoring streak into Wednesday 's night game against Port Huron. The seven game streaks are the longest this season by any K-Wing players.
Road Warriors
The K-Wings, who are currently on a 3 game road swing, will conclude the three game set Wednesday at Port Huron. So far this season, the K-Wings are 10-7-1 away from Wings Stadium. Last season, the K-Wings won a total of 12 games the entire season away from home.
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.
Carriere on the Radio
Join special guests Daniel Carriere and K-Wings Legend Laurie Neisker as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds, the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno, and WQSN Sports Director Ryan Director on "K-Wings Live" this Monday, January 12th. 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, 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
Wednesday, January 14th Vs Quad City 7:00 PM (WFAT, Battle Creek Enquirer Classic Ticket Pack Night)
International Hockey League 2 Stories from January 7, 2004
- Mallards Tip Stars, 2-1 - Columbus Stars
- Spend A Weekend Getaway With The Mallards - Quad City Mallards
- Reynolds Named UHL Player of the Week - Flint Generals
- Stars Meet Traditional Powerhouse in First of Nine-Game Homestand - Columbus Stars
- Flint's Bobby Reynolds and Port Huron's Stu Dunn Earn Weekly Honors - IHL 2
- RiverDogs Game Night - Richmond RiverDogs
- Fury Sign New Goaltender - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- Jackals Cap Comeback with Shootout Win - Elmira Jackals
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