IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 23, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings and the Flint Generals will lace up their skates tonight in the second of four meetings between the teams this season. Tonight is also the start of a home and home series between the teams; the second half of the home and home will be played tomorrow night at Wings Stadium. In their UHL history, Flint has dominated Kalamazoo, as the K-Wings are just 9-20-2 against their intra-state rivals, and 2-11-2 against Flint in their last 15 games. This season, the K-Wings are 0-0-1 against Flint, as Kalamazoo lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Generals at Wings Stadium.

The K-Wings enter the game in fourth place in the Western Conference. This will be Kalamazoo's first game since all-star break. Kalamazoo is looking to build on the momentum they obtained before heading into the all-star game, as the K-Wings defeated Richmond 4-1 at Wings Stadium last Saturday night. The K-Wings are lead by Jeff Turner, Nick Bootland and Chad Alban. Turner leads the K-Wings in goals scored with 24. Bootland leads the K-Wings in points scored with 40, while Alban is second in the UHL among active players with a GAA of 2.51.

Flint currently sits atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-15-3. The Generals are led by Bobby Reynolds and Jim Duhart. Reynolds leads the Generals in points with 28, while Duhart has registered at least a point in 11 of his last 13 games. Flint is a team that likes to take chances. The Generals lead the UHL in shorthanded goals with 14.

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 9-20-2
Season Series: K-Wings Trail the Season Series: 0-0-1
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 4-3 to Flint in a shootout on December 4th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI
Next Meeting: Saturday, January 24th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

The Mad Hatter

Jeff Turner netted his second and the K-Wings second hat trick of the season last Saturday against Richmond. The hat trick was the 19th in the K-Wings UHL history. Turner also leads the K-Wings with 24 goals. In his last 11 games, Turner has scored 11 goals and added 3 assists.

Not Your Average Joe

Joe Ritson has had no problem producing since coming to Kalamazoo. Ritson starts the week on a five game scoring streak. Joe also recorded his 100th career assist over the weekend during K-Wings 4-1 victory over Richmond.

It Doesn't Happen Often

In their 14 games this year, the K-Wings have only been out shot by their opponents in 3 of those games. Being out shot isn't a bad thing for Kalamazoo, as the K-Wings are 2-1-0 in games they are out shot by their opponents.

Nearing Milestones

Two 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 his career.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

So far through 34 games, both Jeff and Tim Turner have scored in the same game four times. When both Turner's have scored in the same game, the K-Wings are undefeated with a record of 4-0-0.

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.

Bootland on the Radio

Join special guests Nick Bootland and K-Wings Legend Kevin Schamehorn as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds, the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno, and WQSN Sports Director Ryan Maguire 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 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 24th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (WKFR Win-Win Night sponsored McDonalds)
Sunday, January 25th Vs Rockford 4:00 PM (WKFR Family Fun Pack Night)
Wednesday, January 28th @ Quad City 7:00 PM (CST)
Friday, January 30th @ Missouri 7:30 PM (CST)

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