IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

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


Something will have to give tonight when the K-Wings host the Missouri River Otters at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo enters the game on a franchise record eight game-winning streak, which includes six straight victories at home. The eight winning streak by Kalamazoo also ties them for the UHL high this season for consecutive games with a victory. For Missouri, they will be looking to extend their two game winning streak. The two game streak matches the longest this season for the River Otters.

Kalamazoo will be debuting two new faces in the lineup tonight. Earlier this week, the K-Wings inked forward Mark Major and defenseman Mike Jarmuth. Major is a veteran left winger that has played in the AHL, IHL, and NHL. Jarmuth joins the K-Wings after finishing a stellar career at Western Michigan University.

Missouri will also have a new face in the lineup, as Ryan Rome will make his Otter debut. Rome started the season in Flint with the Generals. Rome joins a red hot Missouri team led by Jeff Petruic, who leads the River Otters in scoring with 59 points. Petruic is coming off a huge game against Rockford, where he scored both regulation goals for the River Otters. His two goal efforts gives him 38 for the year, which establishes a new franchise record for Missouri.

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 26-11-3
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 5-1-1
Last Meeting: K-Wings won against Missouri 5-1 on March 10th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Friday, April 2nd @ the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri

Major Signing

The K-Wings have added two more pieces to the puzzle. Earlier in the week, Kalamazoo signed forward Mark Major and defenseman Mike Jarmuth. Major is a physical forward that has played in the highest levels of hockey, while Jarmuth is a rookie d-man that has just finished his college career at Western Michigan. Both will be making their K-Wings debut tonight.

Keep Up the Winning Ways

The K-Wings enter the game on an eight game-winning streak. Kalamazoo's eight game winning streak is not only their longest of the season, it is also the longest in their UHL history and ties the longest streak of any team this season in the league.

Two Records Down, One More to Go

Kalamazoo will be looking to rewrite another record this week. Already this season, the K-Wings have established a new franchise records for winning streak and points in a season. The next win for Kalamazoo will also tie their team's UHL record for most wins in a season established during the 2000-01 season.

Playoff Tickets on Sale

Tickets for the upcoming Colonial Cup Playoffs went on sale to the general public today. Fans can secure their seats for the entire playoffs by purchasing the Playoff Strip Package or they can buy single game tickets.

On a Roll

Kalamazoo defenseman Guy Dupuis enters tonight on a four game scoring streak. The four game scoring streak is the longest current streak by any K-Wings player and one game shy of Dupuis longest point streak of the year.

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.

Vokes on the Radio

Join special guest Jeremy Vokes as he joins Head Coach Mark Reeds, the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno, and WQSN Sports Director Ryan Maguire this Monday on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Sports Station 1660 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, March 26th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 27th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (WRKR Craziest Fan Night)

Sunday, March 28th Vs Adirondack 4:00 PM (WKFR, Charter, AAA of Michigan Safety Day and Family Fun Pack Day

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