IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 10, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Tonight's Game

After going winless in their last two games, the K-Wings will be looking to end that streak against the top team in the UHL. Kalamazoo is 1-3-1 against their intra-state rivals; however, their lone victory this season against the Fury was at the L.C. Walker Arena.

Despite going 0-1-1 in their last two games, the K-Wings are playing their best hockey of the season. Kalamazoo is 4-2-4 in their last 10 games. A good reason for Kalamazoo's recent success has been the play of both Andrew Luciuk and Marty Flichel. Both Luciuk and Flichel will carry in a K-Wings season high 9 game point streak into tonight's game.

Muskegon enters the game playing the best hockey of any team in the UHL. The Fury are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, and are on a two game winning streak, thanks to their 3-1 victory last night versus Missouri. Robin Bouchard has been the most prolific scorer in the league this year, as his 57 points (29 goals, 28 assists) leads the UHL. The scoring brilliances of the Fury is not only limited to their veterans. Muskegon's David Noel-Bernier leads all rookies in scoring with 31 points.

Team Leaders:

Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Jeff Turner (19 Goals)
Assists Andrew Luciuk (19 Assists)
Points Marty Flichel (28 Points)
+/- David Hukalo, Guy Dupuis (+7)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (89 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Yannick Carpentier, 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 (107 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Ryan Priem (25%)
Shootout Goals: Marty Flichel (5 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: Marty Flichel (71.4%)
Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.53)
Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.902)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 10-25-5
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-2-1
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 4-3 in a shootout Vs Muskegon on December 31st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI
Next Meeting: Sunday, February 8th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

Nearing Milestone

K-Wing forwards Marty Flichel and Andrew Luciuk are nearing personal milestones. Flichel is three assists shy of 200 for his career, while Luciuk needs just two more assists to reach the same milestone

Extended to Nine

With points in last night K-Wings game against Rockford, Flichel and Luciuk have also extended their point streak to 9 games. The 9 game streak is the longest by any K-Wings player this season. Flichel also carries in an 8 game assist streak into night's game, which ties him with Luciuk for the K-Wings season high. Luciuk 8 game assists streak ended last night.

Not Your Average Joe

Newly acquired K-Wings forward Joe Ritson made his presence felt last night. In his first game with the K-Wings Ritson scored a power play goal. Ritson joined the K-Wings last night, after being traded from Missouri earlier in the day.

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

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

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

Saturday, January 17th Vs Richmond 7:30 PM (WQSN Ryan Maguire Night)

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