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January 9, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings will try to keep their 7 game home-unbeaten streak alive tonight as they host the Rockford IceHogs at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo will have a new look in the lineup tonight, as Joe Ritson will make his K-Wings debut. Ritson was acquired in a trade this afternoon from the Missouri River Otters. In return, the Otters received forward Andrew Long. Kalamazoo will also get a boost a defense as Chad Dameworth returns to the lineup. Chad has been out of the lineup since mid December due to an undisclosed injury.

Rockford enters Wings Stadium looking to rebound after being shutout on home ice on Wednesday to Fort Wayne. The IceHogs have won the past two encounters against Kalamazoo; however those were played in Rockford. The Hogs are 0-1-0 against the K-Wings this season in Kalamazoo. In fact, the IceHogs have not won a game in Wings Stadium in over two years.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Jeff Turner (18 Goals)

Assists Andrew Luciuk (19 Assists)

Points Marty Luciuk and Marty Flichel (26 Points)

+/- Daniel Carriere, David Hukalo (+7)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (83 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Yannick Carpentier, Jeff Turner (6 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals Jeff Turner (4 GW)

Shots: Marty Flichel (105 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Ryan Priem (25.0%)

Shootout Goals: Marty Flichel (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Marty Flichel (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.46)

Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.904)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 21-15-6

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-1-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 5-4 on December 26th @ Rockford Metro Centre in Rockford, IL

Next Meeting: Sunday, January 25th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings, who return to Wings Stadium Friday, January 9th, will try to extend their home unbeaten streak when they host the Rockford IceHogs. Kalamazoo is unbeaten at Wings Stadium in their last 7 games dating back to November 21, 2003.

Eight Isn't Enough

With their assist on Wednesday night both Marty Flichel, and Andrew Luciuk continued their scoring success. Both Flichel and Luciuk will carry a eight game scoring streak into tonight's game against Rockford. The eight game streaks are the longest this season by any K-Wing players.

In their Own Division The K-Wings have saved their best hockey against the Western Conference. Kalamazoo enters tonight 12-5-3 against the teams in the west.

Roster Moves

The K-Wings completed a trade today. K-Wings will receive forward Joe Ritson from Missouri. In return, the River Otters will receive Andrew Long. Ritson is expected to be in the K-Wings lineup tonight against Rockford.

Welcome Back

K-Wings defenseman Chad Dameworth will be making his return to the K-Wings roster. Dameworth has been on the injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury since mid-December.

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 Nisker 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

Saturday, January 10th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Wednesday, January 14th Vs Quad City 7:00 PM (WFAT, Battle Creek Enquirer Ticket Pack Night)

Friday, January 16th @ Port Huron 7:05 PM

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics



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