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December 17, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Tonight starts the biggest three games in three nights this season for the K-Wings. With two games on the slate against the Muskegon Fury a K-Wings sweep of the weekend would put them second place within their division.

Despite losing in a shootout, the late second heroics of Yannick Carpentier's goal against the Richmond RiverDogs last Wednesday, makes the K-Wings unbeaten in regulation in their last three games. Kalamazoo starts the night just three points behind Muskegon for second place in the Central Division.

The road hasn't been kind for the Fury. Muskegon, who ends their four game road swing tonight, is winless in their last three games. Tonight also starts a big Central Division weekend for Muskegon. After the game against the K-Wings, the Fury will head back home to host both Port Huron on Saturday and Kalamazoo this Sunday. On the season, the Fury are 8-1-0 against their own division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Yannick Carpentier (9 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (14 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (23 Points)

+/- Daniel Carriere (+5)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (122 Minutes)

Power Play Goals David Struch (5 Goals)

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

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

Shots: Tim Turner (75 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Sean Starke (23.3%)

Shootout Goals: Tim Turner, David Struch (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 Trail All-Time Series: 13-31-6

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-3-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 5-2 on December 10th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday, December 19th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

Carpentier's On Fire

Forward Yannick Carpentier has registered a point in seven of his last eight games. In that time span, Yannick has scored 5 goals and assisted on four others.

Unbeaten in their Last Three

The K-Wings enter tonight unbeaten in regulation in their last three games. Kalamazoo has a record of 1-0-2 in those three games.

Giving in December December is the month for giving and the K-Wings are giving fans some extra hockey. Five of the K-Wings nine games this month have gone into a shootout. Kalamazoo is 2-3 in December in shootouts and 3-3 overall on the year.

Willis Reaches Milestone

K-Wings forward Tyler Willis recorded a personal milestone last Wednesday. Willis earned his 200th career point on a David Struch goal in the second period of the K-Wings game against Richmond.

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

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

Sunday, December 19th @ Muskegon 2:00 PM

Wednesday, December 22nd Vs Quad City 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 26th Vs Rockford 4:00 PM

Wednesday, December 29th @ Motor City 7:30 PM

Thursday, December 30th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Friday, December 31st Vs Kansas City 7:30 PM (WWMT, COOL 101 New Year's Eve Bash)

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