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December 15, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings start a three game home stand tonight against the Richmond RiverDogs. Kalamazoo is 5-1-0 lifetime against the ‘Dogs, including a perfect 3-0-0 at Wings Stadium; however, Richmond defeated Kalamazoo 5-2 back on December 5th in Richmond in their previous meeting this season.

The K-Wings are flying high after demolishing the Rockford IceHogs 6-0 in Rockford last Sunday. Kalamazoo will be without the services of Greg Labenski, who was called up to the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League yesterday. The K-Wings are led by Sean Starke and Yannick Carpentier. Both Starke and Carpentier lead the team in goals scored with seven. Starke leads all rookies in the UHL with a 25 percent shooting percentage, which also places him tied for second in the league overall. Besides being tied for the team lead in goals, Carpentier leads the team in assists (14) and points (21).

For Richmond life on the road has been going well. Tonight is game three of a seven game road swing for the ‘Dogs, who are 1-0-1 on the trip thus far. Like the K-Wings, Richmond has a marksman on the roster, as Ryan Prentice leads all UHL players with a 30.8 percent shooting percentage. Tonight's game is the first of two at Wings Stadium this week for Richmond. The RiverDogs will return to Kalamazoo to battle the K-Wings this Saturday.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Sean Starke, Yannick Carpentier (7 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (14 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (21 Points)

+/- Josh Elzinga, Tyson Turgeon, Shaun Fisher, Daniel Carriere (+4)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (117 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 (70 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Sean Starke (25.0%)

Shootout Goals: David Sturch, Tim Turner (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.21)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.920)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 5-1-0

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 5-2 on December 5th @ Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, VA

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

The Big Labenski

K-Wings defenseman Greg Labenski has been called-up to the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League. Labenski, who played last night for the Barons, was +3 and added an assist in Cleveland's victory over the St. John's Maple Leafs.

Up to Three

Forward Kevin Kotyluk has extended his scoring streak to three games. The three game streak is the longest current streak on the K-Wings roster; however, it's still two games shy of tying the K-Wings season high scoring streak of five games set by Yannick Carpentier.

That's What Willis is Talking About

Forward Tyler Willis needs just one more point to reach 200 for his career. Willis moved closer to the plateau with a three point night last Sunday in Rockford.

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings will begin a three game home stand tonight versus the Richmond RiverDogs. Kalamazoo will get used to playing at Wings Stadium, as six of their next nine games will be played at home.

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.

Starke and Shaneberger on the Radio

Join special guests Sean Starke and Gray Shaneberger as they join 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 Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 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 17th Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (Disco Inferno Night)

Saturday, December 18th Vs Richmond 7:30 PM (WOTV, WKFR Teddy Bear Toss Night)

Sunday, December 19th @ Muskegon 2:00 PM

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