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Countdown to Face-Off

February 24, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


A rivalry gets renewed tonight, as the K-Wings host the Muskegon Fury at Wings Stadium. The K-Wings, who are unbeaten in regulation in their last five games, will try to extend that streak against the most prolific offense in the UHL.

Kalamazoo will receive some added offense tonight with the addition of Nick Bootland to the lineup. Bootland, who was on a call-up with the Cleveland Barons (AHL), was reassigned to the K-Wings on Sunday, but had to sit out the game against the Port Huron Beacons due a UHL 1 game suspension for his actions during the game on February 13th versus the Fort Wayne Komets.

With the Fort Wayne Komets idle, Muskegon knows tonight's game against the K-Wings is a great chance to narrow the gap between them and the Komets. The Fury are just four points behind the Komets for the top spot in the UHL.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Jeff Turner (29 Goals)
Assists Marty Flichel (33 Assists)
Points Marty Flichel (51 Points)
+/- Guy Dupuis (+19)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (201 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Nick Bootland, Jeff Turner (10 Goal)
Short Handed Goals Marty Flichel, Jeff Turner, Daniel Carrriere, Nick Bootland (1 Goal)
Game Winning Goals Jeff Turner (5 GW)
Shots: Nick Bootland (200 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Jeff Turner (17.0%)
Shootout Goals: Marty Flichel (6 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: David Hukalo (100%)
Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.52)
Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.906)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 10-27-5
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-4-1
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 5-2 Vs Muskegon on February 8th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Saturday, February 28th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, MI

Bootland Returns
K-Wings forward Nick Bootland is set to return to K-Wings lineup tonight, as the K-Wings host the Muskegon Fury. Bootland, who was called-up to the Cleveland Barons (AHL) was reassigned to Kalamazoo on Sunday, but had to serve his one game suspension by the UHL for his actions during the K-Wings game on February 13th at Fort Wayne.

Up to Four
With two goals on Sunday, K-Wings defenseman Daniel Carriere has extended his scoring streak to four games. The four game streak is the longest current point streak on the K-Wings roster.

Adding Up
With a Plus/Minus rating of +19, K-Wings defenseman Guy Dupuis leads the Kalamazoo Wings. The +19, also place Dupuis fifth in the UHL.

Tough Week
The K-Wings start their toughest week of the year tonight. Kalamazoo will play five games in the next six days, including four straight on the road.

The Obscure Stat of the Week
With Steve Doherty's first shift last Wednesday, he became half of the first, first-second generation family members in K-Wings History. His father Stephen Doherty worked in the K-Wings front office for 22 years.

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.

McGillis on the Radio
Join special guests Brock McGillis and K-Wings Legend Brian McDavid as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds, the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno, and WQSN Sports Director Ryan Maguire next Monday 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
Wednesday, February 25th @ Rockford 7:05 PM (CST)
Friday, February 27th @ Missouri 7:30 PM (CST)
Saturday, February 28th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 29th @ Fort Wayne 5:05 PM
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