IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on December 5, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings will say good-bye to their six game road swing tonight, as they play the Richmond RiverDogs. Lifetime, the K-Wings are undefeated against the ‘Dogs with a record of 5-0-0, including two victories at the Richmond Coliseum.

The K-Wings ended their three game winless streak last night with a 5-4 shootout win at Adirondack. Kalamazoo is 2-2-1 on their current road swing and tonight's game will decided whether or not the K-Wings will end their road trip above the 500 mark. Three K-Wings players bring multiple scoring streaks into the game. Sean Starke has scored a goal in each of the K-Wings past four games, while David Struch and Yannick Carpentier both have registered a point in each of their last three games.

Richmond has saved their best hockey for home. The RiverDogs are 6-3-1 at the Richmond Coliseum this season. Tonight's game against Kalamazoo will start a brief two game home stand for the ‘Dogs. Starting next Friday, Richmond will hit the road for seven straight games, which will include a visit to Wings Stadium to battle the K-Wings on Wednesday, December 15th.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Andrew Luciuk, Yannick Carpentier (6 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (11 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (17 Points)

+/- Tyson Turgeon (+5)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (103 Minutes)

Power Play Goals David Struch (3 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals Tim Turner, Andrew Luciuk (2 GW)

Shots: Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner (54 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Sean Starke (31.3%)

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

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk, David Struch (100 %)

Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.48)

Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.910)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 5-0-0

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings won 6-5 versus Richmond on March 20th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 15th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

On a Roll

Three K-Wings come into tonight's game on scoring streaks. Sean Starke is on a four game goal and scoring streak, while David Struch and Yannick Carpentier have registered a point in each of their last three games. Starke has also scored five goals in his last six games.

End of the Road

The K-Wings will conclude their six game road swing tonight in Richmond. So far on the trip the K-Wings are 2-2-1. Kalamazoo will return back to Wings Stadium this Wednesday when they host the Flint Generals.

Shootout Galore

After having just one shootout in their first sixteen games, the K-Wings have played in two consecutive shootouts. On the season the K-Wings are 2-1 in the extra session.

Determining After the First

The K-Wings have usually found a way to win when they lead after the first period. Kalamazoo is 3-0-1 this season when they lead after the opening twenty minutes of play.

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

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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