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November 6, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo continues their home stand tonight against the Elmira Jackals. For the K-Wings, tonight's game will be the first of two consecutive home games against last year's representatives for Colonial Cup. The Jackals are the defending Eastern Conference champions and the runners-up to the Colonial Cup. Kalamazoo will conclude their four-game home stand this Wednesday, November 10th, against the team that won the Colonial Cup, the Muskegon Fury.

The K-Wings enter tonight's game fresh off a 5-3 victory last night against the Kansas City Outlaws. With three points in last night's game, forward Yannick Carpentier regained the team lead in scoring with 8 points. The streakiest K-Wings coming into the game is Ryan Barnes, who is looking to extend a three-game scoring streak tonight.

The Jackals proved last night how explosive their offense really is. Down 2-nothing to Port Huron entering the third period, Elmira exploded for five goals in the final 20 minutes to defeat the Beacons by the final of 5-3. Elmira's offensive assault is led by Greg Koehler (17 points) and Jason Sessa (16 points, who rank first and second in the UHL in scoring.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals David Struch (4 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere, Yannick Carpentier (6 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (8 Points)

+/- Daniel Carriere (+8)

Penalty Minutes Kyle Sheen (49 Minutes)

Power Play Goals David Struch (3 Goal)

Short Handed Goals Tim Turner, Shaun Fisher (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Zarley Zalapski, David Struch, Tim Turner, Andrew Luciuk (1 GW)

Shots: David Hukalo(25 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Zarley Zalapski (66.7%)

Shootout Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Entire Team (0.0%)

Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.36)

Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.900)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 7-6-0

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings won 4-0 versus Elmira on April @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, December 3rd @ First Arena in Elmira, New York

Roster Moves The K-Wings have activated defenseman Jason Goulet and forward Tom Ditzer from the team's injured reserve list. In a separate transaction, the K-Wings have place Juraj Durco on the 7-Day IR and have extended Zarley Zalapski from the 10-Day to the 14-Day IR.

Barnes Extends Streak to Three

With two points last night, forward Ryan Barnes has extended his consecutive game scoring streak to three games. The three game streak ties Tim Turner for the K-Wings longest scoring streak of the season.

Shot Gun The K-Wings have amassed 234 shots this season, while only giving up 166. Kalamazoo is averaging 33.4 shots a game, which is the fourth highest total in the UHL. The K-Wings are allowing only 23.7 shots against, which is the fewest in the league.

Double Trouble

The K-Wings will finish off their four-game home stand by playing their next two games against both representatives in last season's Colonial Cup. Besides being the representatives for the Colonial Cup, both the Elmira Jackals and the Muskegon Fury have something else in common; both teams currently lead their respective divisions.

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 now by calling the Wings Stadium Box Office at (269) 345-5101.

Get on Line

This season the best 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 much more.

Carriere and Turgeon on the Radio

Join special guests Daniel Carriere and Tyson Turgeon, 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 6-7 PM at 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 FM and The Sports Station 1660 AM WQSN). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 80 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre game coverage begins with the Digital Highway Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face-off. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the Opening Face-Off to the Final Buzzer keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.

Upcoming Games

Wednesday, November 10th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM (Equinox Night)

Friday, November 12th @ Missouri 7:05 PM (CST)

Saturday, November 13th Vs Adirondack 7:30 PM (WRKR/Meijer Military and Boy Scout Night)

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