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IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

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February 25, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Preview
The K-Wings will play their first of four consecutive road games, as they travel to the Rockford to battle the IceHogs. Kalamazoo is unbeaten in regulation in their last six games (4-0-2), which is their longest unbeaten streak of the season.

The K-Wings will be looking to improve on their 13-13-1 road record. Kalamazoo's 13 victories away from Wings Stadium already surpasses their total of 12 road wins of last season.

While the K-Wings are unbeaten in their last 6 games, the IceHogs will be looking to snap a two game winless streak. If the IceHogs are to end the streak, there would be no better place than home. Rockford is 16-11-0 so far this season at the MetroCentre.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Jeff Turner (29 Goals)
Assists Marty Flichel (33 Assists)
Points Marty Flichel (51 Points)
+/- Guy Dupuis (+17)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (206 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Nick Bootland, Jeff Turner (10 Goal)
Short Handed Goals Marty Flichel, Jeff Turner, Daniel Carriere, Nick Bootland (1 Goal)
Game Winning Goals Jeff Turner (5 GW)
Shots: Nick Bootland (204 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Jeff Turner (17.0%)
Shootout Goals: Marty Flichel (6 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: David Hukalo, Joe Ritson, Brent Rumble (50%)
Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.51)
Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.906)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 24-16-7
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 5-2-2
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 5-4 on February 7th @ the Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois
Next Meeting: Saturday, March 6th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI









The Road is Long
The K-Wings will play four road games in the next five nights. In that time span the K-Wings will play travel through four different stats and cover 1240 miles.

"Carrying it to Five"
With a goal last night, K-Wings defenseman Daniel Carriere has extended his scoring streak. Carriere will bring a five game point streak, as well as a three game goal streak tonight when the K-Wings play in Rockford.

Offensive Defensemen
The K-Wings are getting some offense from the points. Nine of the K-Wings last ten goals have been scored by their defensemen.

Familiar Opponent
The K-Wings and the IceHogs are very familiar with one another. Tonight will be the tenth of 13 meetings between the K-Wings and IceHogs this season.

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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