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Countdown to Face-Off

January 27, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Western Conference rivals will face-off tonight as the K-Wings travel to Moline, Illinois to play the Quad City Mallards Kalamazoo will attempt to extend their season high four game winning streak. Besides the streak, the K-Wings will also try to narrow the gap for third place in the Western Conference, as they trail the Mallards by seven points; however, the K-Wings do have four games in hand over Quad City.

The K-Wings would like to continue their offensive ways against the Mallards. Kalamazoo scored 17 goals in their three games last week, which is a franchise record for a three game stretch. The K-Wings success isn't all from their offense; goaltender Chad Alban is second among active players in goals against average with a GAA of 2.45.

The Mallards are flying high with a 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Quad City has been tough to beat at The Mark. The Mallards are 9-4-2 at The MARK this season. Quad City will be without the services of all-star Martin Hlinka, who is on call up to the AHL.

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 13-17-3
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-0-2
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost in a shootout 3-2 versus Quad City on January 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI
Next Meeting: Sunday, March 14th @ The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, IL

Throwing the Hats

For the second straight week a K-Wings player recorded a hat trick. Marty Flichel's hat trick was the third this season by Kalamazoo and first from someone else other than Jeff Turner.

Finding the Back of the Net

Kalamazoo had an offensive explosion last week. The K-Wings scored an incredible 17 goals in their three games during the week.

Just Win

The K-Wings start the week on a season high four game winning streak. Kalamazoo's four game winning streak is just two wins shy of the franchise record.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

The K-Wings have been almost perfect this season when they lead after two periods of play. The K-Wings are 16-1-2 this season when leading going into the final 20 minutes of play.

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.

Watson on the Radio

Join special guest Dan Watson as he joins 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

Friday, January 30th @ Missouri 7:30 PM (CST)

Saturday, January 31st Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (WKFR Singles Night)

Tuesday, February 3rd Vs Rockford 7:00 PM (Classic Hits 96.5FM Classic Ticket Night)

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