IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-off

Published on January 30, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo will be looking to rebound from their 6-2 defeat on Wednesday night to the Quad City Mallards, as they conclude their two game road swing against the Missouri River Otters. The K-Wings are 2-0-0 against the Otters this season, with both victories coming at the Family Arena.

Tonight will also be the first time that both Joe Ritson and Andrew Long will get play their former teams. The K-Wings acquired Ritson in a trade from Missouri for Long back on January 9th. Since joining Kalamazoo, Ritson is averaging a point a night, as Joe as 9 points in 9 games.

Missouri has played their best hockey at home this season. On the year, the River Otters are 10-27-5; however, 8 of Missouri's 10 victories have come in the Family Arena.

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 23-10-3
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-0-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings defeat Missouri 5-1 on December 27th @ the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 11th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

How the West is Won

So far this season the K-Wings have saved their best hockey for the Western Conference. The K-Wings enter tonight's game with a record of 13-7-5 against teams in the Western Conference.

Road Wins

In 23 road games this year, the K-Wings have won 11 games, one shy of last year's total for the entire season. Last season, the K-Wings were 12-21-5 away from Wings Stadium.

Welcome Back Joe

Tonight marks the return of Joe Ritson to the Family Arena. This will be Joe' s first game against the River Otters since being traded from Missouri to Kalamazoo on January 9th.

Against Missouri

Lifetime the K-Wings are 23-10-3 against the River Otters. The 23-10-3 record against Missouri gives Kalamazoo a .681 winning percentage against their division foe, which is the highest winning percentage for Kalamazoo against any team in the UHL.

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

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

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

Friday, February 6th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (Meijer Boy Scout Night sponsored by Q 106 FM)

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