Countdown to Face-Off
Published on December 8, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
The K-Wings start their four games in five nights with an important contest against the Flint Generals. Tonight is the first home game for the K-Wings since November 24th. In next few weeks, the K-Wings will get very familiar with Wings Stadium, as eight of their next thirteen games are at home.
Tonight is the first of two consecutive games against Central Division opponents. The K-Wings start the night in third place in the Central Division, five points behind the Flint Generals for second place and six points behind division leader the Muskegon Fury, who the K-Wings will play this Friday night in Muskegon.
The Generals are one of the most physical teams in the UHL. Flint is averaging a league high 39.5 minutes in penalties a game. While Flint is physical, they also possess some finesse. The Generals have two of the top scorers in the league in Bobby Reynolds and Mike Kinnie. Flint added to their offensive arsenal last week by acquiring Jim Duhart from Danbury.
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Andrew Luciuk, Yannick Carpentier (6 Goals)
Assists Yannick Carpentier (12 Assists)
Points Yannick Carpentier (18 Points)
+/- Tyson Turgeon (+5)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (107 Minutes)
Power Play Goals David Struch (4 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Tim Turner, Shaun Fisher (1 Goal)
Game Winning Goals Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner (2 GW)
Shots: Tim Turner (57 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Sean Starke (26.3%)
Shootout Goals: Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner, David Struch, Shaun Fisher (1 Goal)
Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk, David Struch (100%)
Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.57)
Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.905)
All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 13-21-2
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-1-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 3-0 on October 22nd @ Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center in Flint, MI
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 9th @ Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center in Flint, MI
Elzinga Suspended
Defenseman Josh Elzinga has been suspended five games by the UHL for his actions during the K-Wings game against the Danbury Trashers on December 1st. Elzinga has already served three games of the suspension, he will miss tomorrow's game against Flint and serve the fifth game on Saturday versus Danbury; however, Elzinga will be able to play in the K-Wings game on Friday, December 10th at Muskegon.
Shooting Gallery
K-Wings Rookie Sean Starke leads all rookies in shooting percentage at .263. Besides leading all rookies, Starke is also second in the league.
Giving a Helping Hand Forward Yannick Carpentier is currently on a three game assist streak. The three game streak ties Carpentier for the longest assist streak by a K-Wings player.
Home Sweet Home
The K-Wings concluded their six-game road swing on Sunday with a 5-2 loss to Richmond. With the road trip complete the K-Wings can look forward to playing at home, as 8 of the K-Wings next 13 games will be played at Wings Stadium.
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.
Vilneff on the Radio
Join special guest Mark Vilneff as he joins Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this week 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, December 10th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 11th Vs Danbury 7:30 PM (Meijer Girl Scout, WNWN 98.5 Win-Win Night)
Sunday, December 12th @ Rockford 3:05 PM (CST)
International Hockey League 2 Stories from December 8, 2004
- Three power play goals lift Danbury to 5-2 win over Richmond - Danbury Trashers
- Frostbite win second straight over Jackals - Adirondack Frostbite
- Pepsi named title sponsor of 2005 UHL All-Star Classic - IHL 2
- RiverDogs game night - Richmond RiverDogs
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- Otters Wives Can and Coat Drive Set For Wednesday, December 15 - Missouri River Otters
- Mechanics melt the ice - Motor City Mechanics
- Beacons Welcome Back Familiar Face - Port Huron Flags
- Generals remind everyone to share in the holiday spirit - Flint Generals
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