IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 16, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings will be looking to end a four game winless streak tonight as they travel to Port Huron to battle the Beacons. Besides trying to end their winless streak, Kalamazoo will also try to end their drought against the Beacons. Kalamazoo has lost their last four encounters against Port Huron, including three this season.

Kalamazoo's Joe Ritson has flourished with his new team. In his first three games with the K-Wings, Ritson has scored 2 goals and has added an assist. While Ritson's three game scoring streak is impressive, so is the streak of Andrew Luciuk, who has registered a point in each of his last 11 games.

In the past three weeks, the Beacons have found themselves climbing up the standings in the Eastern Conference. The Beacons are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and enter tonight in third place in the Eastern Conference, just 6 points out of first place. Port Huron is led by all-star forward Brent Gretzky, who leads team in scoring with 45 points. Besides leading Port Huron, Gretzky's 45 points also places him in a tie for 5 place in the UHL for scoring.

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 4-7-0
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-3-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-1 on January 7, 2004 @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, MI
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 18th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

10 Games and Growing

With his assist during the K-Wings game this past Wednesday, forward Andrew Luciuk has extended his scoring streak. Luciuk will carry a 11 game scoring streak into tonight's game. The 11 game streak is the longest this season by any K-Wings player.

Nearing Milestones

Three K-Wings players enter the week close to reaching personal milestones. Marty Flichel needs three more assists to reach 200 for his career, Andrew Luciuk one more assist to accomplish the same feat, and Joe Ritson needs three assists shy of 100 for his career.

Rookie Sensation

K-Wings forward Tim Turner has had no problem adjusting to professional hockey. Turner is currently tied for 8th among UHL rookies in scoring with 18 points. Tim is also fifth among rookies with 14 assists.

Road Tested

So far this season, the K-Wings have 10 road victories through 20 games. Last year the K-Wings for the entire season had 12 road victories.

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.

Ritson on the Radio

Join special guests Joe Ritson as he joins Head Coach Mark Reeds, the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno, and WQSN's Sports Director Ryan Maguire next Monday 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

Saturday, January 17th Vs Richmond 7:30 PM (Ryan Maguire Night Sponsored by WQSN) Friday, January 23rd @ Flint 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 24th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (WKFR Win-Win Night sponsored by McDonalds)

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