IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 24, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings and the Flint Generals concluded their home and home series tonight at Wings Stadium. The K-Wings defeated the Generals 7-3 last night at the Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center in Flint. Andrew Luciuk lead all scorers with a four point effort (2 goals, 2 assists). The seven goals scored by Kalamazoo were the most scored this season by the K-Wings and the most allowed by the Generals.

The K-Wings will be looking to extend their home unbeaten streak to 11 games. If Kalamazoo can extend the streak, they will tie their franchise record home unbeaten streak set back during the 2001-02 season. Besides the unbeaten streak, the K-Wings will also try to extend two other streaks. Kalamazoo enters tonight's game on a two game winning streak. Also, forward Joe Ritson comes into the game on a six game point streak.

Flint will be looking to snap a two game losing streak. The Generals are 5-5-0 in their last night games and start the night tied with the Richmond RiverDogs for first place in the Eastern Conference. Jim Duhart has been on a scoring tear, as the veteran forward as tallied a point in 12 of his last 14 games.

Home Cooking The K-Wings will enter Saturday's games against the Flint Generals trying to extend their home unbeaten streak. Kalamazoo is unbeaten at Wings Stadium in their last 10 games dating back to November 21, 2003. A Kalamazoo victory will tie the franchise record for consecutive games at home without a regulation lost. The record of 11 games was set back during the 2001-02 season.

Not Your Average Joe

Joe Ritson has had no problem producing since coming to Kalamazoo. Ritson is currently on a 6 game scoring streak.

A Milestone Night

K-Wing forwards Andrew Luciuk and Marty Flichel reached personal milestones in last night's game against Flint. Both players recorded their 200th career assists in the K-Wings 7-3 victory last night.

Four Point Night

Last night was a season high night for Andrew Luciuk. Luciuk tallied a season high four points to lead the K-Wings to victory.

Seventh Heaven

The K-Wings seven goals scored last night was the most scored this season by the K-Wings. It was also the most goals scored by Kalamazoo since they defeated Flint by the final of 7-2 on March 1, 2003. The most goals scored by a K-Wings team during the regular season is 8 goals, scored back on March 17, 2000 against the Quad City Mallards.

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

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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