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IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

December 10, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


After defeating the Flint Generals on Wednesday night at Wings Stadium, the K-Wings will hit the road to battle the other top team in the Central Division the Muskegon Fury. Tonight is the third of nine meetings between the teams this year and the first at the L.C. Walker Arena. After defeating the Fury in their final three meetings of the season last year, the K-Wings head to Muskegon winless this year in two games against Muskegon.

The K-Wings come into Muskegon as the only team in the Central Division with a winning streak. Kalamazoo will be looking to extend their winning streak tonight in a building they in which have had recent success. Dating back to last season, the K-Wings have won their last two games at the L.C. Walker Arena. Besides the winning streak, forward Yannick Carpentier will try to become the first K-Wings player this season to register a point in five consecutive games.

The Fury enters the night tied with the Flint Generals for first place in the Central Division. Muskegon is

7-1-0 within their division; however, the Fury have struggled lately, as they are just 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. Despite their recent lull, Muskegon is still one of the top offensive teams in the UHL. On the season, the Fury have outscored their opponents 73-53.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Andrew Luciuk, Yannick Carpentier (6 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (13 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (19 Points)

+/- Shaun Fisher (+4)

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 (61 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Sean Starke (25%)

Shootout Goals: David Struch (2 Goals)

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

Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (2.54)

Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.905)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 13-30-6

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-2-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 3-1 on November 1st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, December 17th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Reaching a Milestone

Two K-Wing players reached personal milestones Wednesday night. Both Yannick Carpentier and Greg Labenski played in their 300th career game.

On a Roll

Yannick Carpentier enters tonight's game on a four game scoring and assist streak. The four game scoring streak ties Carpentier for the K-Wings longest scoring streak of the season.

Playing Extra Hockey After just one shootout in their first 17 games, the K-Wings have had three shootouts in their last four games. On the season the K-Wings are 3-1 in the extra session this season.

Winning the Close Game

The K-Wings have found ways to win the close games. The K-Wings are 4-1-1 in games this season decided by one goal.

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 way 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 p.m. 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

Saturday, December 11th Vs Danbury 7:30 p.m. (Meijer Girl Scout, WNWN Win-Win Night)

Sunday, December 12th @ Rockford 3:05 p.m. (CST)

Wednesday, December 15th Vs Richmond 7:00 p.m.

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