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October 15, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first time in franchise history, the K-Wings will lace up their skates against the Motor City Mechanics. After going 0-3-0 in the preseason, the K-Wings are looking forward to starting the regular season. The storyline in the season opener is simple, can the K-Wings stingy defense stop a potentially potent Mechanic offense that is led by former Central Hockey League stars Joe Burton and Blair Manning.

While Motor City is looking to the start the new season with their franchises first ever win, the K-Wings are looking to start 2004-05 exactly where they left off. Kalamazoo ended last year winning its last four regular season games and 17 of their last 20 overall.

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All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: First Ever Meeting
Season Series: First Meeting of the Year
Last Meeting: No Prior Encounters
Next Meeting: Saturday, January 15, 2004 @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

New Division
The K-Wings will play the 04-05 season in the brand new Central Division. The Central Division will showcase the Great Lakes State, as all the teams that make up the new division hail from Michigan.

Keep Up the Winning Ways
The K-Wings enter tonight's game on a four game regular season winning streak. Kalamazoo dates back to the conclusion of last season.

The Great Wall
Chad Alban is back for his third season in Kalamazoo. Alban, who is a Kalamazoo native, tied the UHL record for shutouts in season with eight last year.

Steady at Defense
Tonight will be the official debut for both Zarley Zalapski and Chad Allan. Zalapski is a 15 year vet, which has played 12 of those years in the NHL. Allan is also a strong addition to the defense that has played in both the AHL and overseas in Europe.

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 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.

Luciuk and Zalapski on the Radio
Join special guests Andrew Luciuk and Zarley Zalapski as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno 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 K-Wings games home and away on the K-Wings Radio Network (WLKM 95.9 FM and WQSN 1660 AM) Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 80 regular season games and the playoffs. Radio coverage begins with the Digital Highway Pre-Game Show 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, October 16th @ Rockford 7:05 PM (CST)
Friday, October 22nd @ Flint 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 23rd Vs Port Huron 7:30PM (K-Wing-A-Palooza presented by Meijer,
Michigan Orthodontic Specialist, Cool 101 FM and 92.3 FM WZUU)

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