IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 17, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first time in franchise history the Kalamazoo Wings will host the Richmond RiverDogs. Lifetime, the K-Wings are 2-0-0 against the RiverDogs, both of those games were played earlier this month in Richmond. Kalamazoo will hope history can repeat itself has try to snap a season high five game winless streak. Despite the winless streak, the K-Wings have had success at Wings Stadium; in fact, the K-Wings will be looking to extend their 9 game home unbeaten streak. The K-Wings haven't lost in regulation at Wings Stadium since November 21st, when they lost to 3-2 against the Fort Wayne.

After playing their past 10 games at home, the ‘Dogs will take their first road trip of 2004. Richmond went 2-5-3 during the home stand. Tonight will be an abbreviated road swing for RiverDogs. After tonight, they will return to the Richmond Coliseum for three Eastern Conference games.

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 2-0-0
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-0-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings won 4-2 versus Richmond on January 3rd @ Richmond
Coliseum in Richmond, VA
Next Meeting: Saturday, February 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

An Even Dozen

Andrew Luciuk continued his scoring success last night. Luciuk will carry a 12 game scoring streak into tonight's game. The 12 game streak is the longest this season by any K-Wings player.

Nine is Fine

The K-Wings will enter tonight's game against the Richmond RiverDogs trying to extend their home unbeaten streak. Kalamazoo is unbeaten at Wings Stadium in their last 9 games dating back to November 21, 2003.

Keep One Streak and End Another

While the K-Wings will be looking to extend their home unbeaten streak, they will also try to end their overall winless streak. Kalamazoo enters play tonight with a season high five game winless streak.

Nearing Milestones

Three K-Wings players enter the week close to reaching personal milestones. Both Marty Flichel and Andrew Luciuk need just one more assist to reach 200 for their career. Joe Ritson is just one assist shy of 100 for his career.

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

Friday, January 23rd @ Flint 7:30 PM

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

Sunday, January 25th Vs Rockford 4:00 PM (WKFR Family Fun Pack Night)

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