IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

April 4, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the final time this season, the K-Wings will play a regular season road game, as well as concluded their four game road swing when they head into The Mark of the Quad Cities to play the Quad City Mallards. The K-Wings, who started the road swings at The Mark, will attempt to avenge their lone loss of the road trip a 5-3 loss on Wednesday. With their victory last night, the K-Wings have guaranteed themselves a winning road record.

Kalamazoo will attempt to continue their push for a higher playoff seed today against a possible playoff opponent. The K-Wings start the day nine points behind Quad City for second place and six points behind Muskegon for third. Kalamazoo has one game in hand over the Mallards and two games in hand over the Fury.

The Mallards winning streak as reached an incredible seven games. Quad City, who enters the game with 100 points, is just two points behind the Fort Wayne Komets for first place; however, the Mallards are just three points in front of Muskegon for second place.

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 14-19-3
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-2-2
Last Meeting: K-Wings won 5-3 versus Quad City on March 31st @ The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, IL
Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Nearing a Milestone

With his first shift of the game forward Andrew Luciuk will reach a personal milestone. When Luciuk steps on the ice, it will mark his 400th career game as a professional.

Most Prolific Offense in K-Wings History With 258 goals, the K-Wings have set a new franchise UHL record for most goals in a season. The K-Wings broke the previous record of 254 goals scored in a season was set during the 1999-00 season, when they were the Madison Kodiaks.

Final Game on the Road

Today will mark the final regular season road game for the K-Wings. After today, Kalamazoo will conclude the regular season with four straight games at Wings Stadium.

On a Roll

Besides being the reining player of the week, Guy Dupuis will enter the game on a eleven game scoring streak. The scoring streak is the longest current point streak both on the K-Wings roster and in the UHL and just one game shy of tying the K-Wings season high set by Andrew Luciuk. Dupuis also is on an nine game assist streak, which is also a K-Wings season high.

Tickets Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wing home games, including the playoffs 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.

Alban on the Radio

Join special guest Chad Alban as he joins Head Coach Mark Reeds, the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno, and WQSN Sports Director Ryan Maguire tonight 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

Wednesday, April 7th Vs Rockford 7:00 PM (WKZO/H&R Block Tax Payer Relief Night)

Friday, April 9th Vs Adirondack 7:30 PM (WRKR College Night)

Saturday, April 10th Vs Elmira 7:30 PM (WRKR/Perry Harley Davidson Hog Heaven Bash)

Sunday, April 11th Vs Adirondack 4:00 PM (Meijer Fan Appreciation and Player Award Day)

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