IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on November 25, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Not since their days in the IHL have the Kalamazoo Wings played in Kemper Arena, but that will all change tonight, as the K-Wings travel to Kansas City, Missouri to play the Outlaws.

Despite losing last night at home to the Fort Wayne Komets, the K-Wings enter tonight's game poised to extend their three-game road winning streak. Yannick Carpentier, who leads the K-Wings in scoring, will try to extend another streak tonight, as the forward enters Kemper Arena with a three-game scoring streak. Tonight's game is also game one of a six game road swing for the K-Wings.

While the K-Wings are starting a road swing, the Outlaws just finished one of their own. Kansas City completed a 15-game tour of the UHL, which included a 5-3 loss to Kalamazoo at Wings Stadium back on November 5th. While the Outlaws have only played two games at home, it has been home sweet home for Kansas City, as the Outlaws are a perfect 2-0-0 at Kemper Arena.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Andrew Luciuk (6 Goals)
Assists Yannick Carpentier, Daniel Carriere (9 Assists)
Points Yannick Carpentier (13 Points)
+/- Daniel Carriere (+9)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (74 Minutes)
Power Play Goals David Struch (3 Goal)
Short Handed Goals Tim Turner, Shawn Fisher (1 Goal)
Game Winning Goals Tim Turner, Andrew Luciuk (2 GW)
Shots: Andrew Luciuk (53 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Zarley Zalapski (20.0%)
Shootout Goals: Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner (1 Goal)
Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner (100 %)
Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.26)
Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.918)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 1-0-0
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 1-0-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings won 5-3 on November 5th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Friday, November 26th @ Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri

Carpentier Heating Up
With a goal during last night's game, forward Yannick Carpentier recorded his 13th point of the year and regained the status of being the K-Wings leading scorer. Besides being the K-Wings leading scorer, Carpentier will also carry a three-game scoring streak into Kemper Arena for tonight's game versus the Outlaws.

The Minutes are Adding Up
Tyler Willis, who leads the K-Wings in penalty minutes with 74, has a penalty streak coming into the game against Kansas City. Willis has received a penalty in each of his last seven games. The seven-game streak is tied for the longest current streak in the league and it's also tied for the third longest streak this season. In those seven games, Willis has amassed 55 PIMS.

Road Warriors
Besides starting a six-game road swing tonight, the K-Wings will also be looking to extend a streak. The K-Wings start the week on a three-game road winning streak.

The Obscure Stat of the Week
The K-Wings will play the Kansas City Outlaws tonight on Thanksgiving. In their UHL history, the K-Wings are 9-8-1 on games played on holidays.

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.

Allan and Kotyluk on the Radio
Join special guests Chad Allan and Kevin Kotyluk 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
Friday, November 26th @ Kansas City 7:30 PM (CST)
Wednesday, December 1st @ Danbury 7:30 PM
Friday, December 3rd @ Elmira 7:30 PM

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