IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on December 4, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first time since the 2002-03 season the K-Wings will make a visit to Glens Falls, New York to battle the Adirondack Frostbite. While tonight will be the lone regular season encounter between the teams at the Glens Falls Civic Center, some of the K-Wings players are hoping to return to this building this year, as the Frostbite will host 2005 UHL All-Star Classic in January.

The K-Wings enter tonight looking to avenge a November 13th loss to the Frostbite. Kalamazoo will also attempt to end a season long three-game winless streak. Sean Starke enters the game on a K-Wings season high three game goal scoring streak. Starke has also scored four goals in his last five games.

With their 6-5 victory last night over Port Huron, the Frostbite have won three straight games and will be looking for a victory to tonight to tie their longest winning streak of the season. After a slow start to the season, Adirondack has fought their way up to second place in the UHL's Eastern Division and they are just four points behind Danbury for the division lead.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Andrew Luciuk (6 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier, Daniel Carriere (10 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (15 Points)

+/- Daniel Carriere (+5)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (101 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 (54 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Sean Starke (30.8%)

Shootout Goals: Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner, Shaun Fisher (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk, Shaun Fisher (100 %)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.35)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.920)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 7-9-1

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 3-1 to Adirondack on November 13th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

Next Meeting: Friday, February 11, 2005 @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ditzer Scores First Goal

Rookie forward Tom Ditzer scored his first goal as a professional last night. On the season, Ditzer has recorded three points (1 goal, 2 assists).

On a Roll K-Wings rookie forward Sean Starke has a scored a goal in each of his last three games. The three game goal streak is the longest by a K-Wings player this season. Starke has also scored four goals in his last five games.

Making an Impact

Defenseman Tyson Turgeon returned to the K-Wings lineup last night in grand fashion. Turgeon, who was activated from the teams injured reserve list and played center, scored a goal and added an assist for Kalamazoo in their 5-4 shootout loss at Elmira.

It's Been Awhile

Tonight's game at Adirondack marks the first time since the 2002-03 season that the K-Wings have played at the Glens Falls Civic Center. While the K-Wings will play the Frostbite once more this season, this will be the last visit for the K-Wings to Glens Falls, New York in the regular season.

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.

Martin and Fisher on the Radio

Join special guests Joel Martin and Shaun Fisher 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

Sunday, December 5th @ Richmond 5:05 PM

Wednesday, December 8th Vs Flint 7:00 PM (Merchant Night Presented by Classic Hits 95.6 FM)

Friday, December 10th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 11th Vs Danbury 7:30 PM (Meijer Girl Scout and Win-Win Night)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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