IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on December 18, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second time this week and for the final time this season at Wings Stadium the K-Wings will host the Richmond RiverDogs. After winning all five meetings against the ‘Dogs last year the K-Wings are 0-1-1 against Richmond this season, including a 4-3 shootout loss on Wednesday.

After being beat by Muskegon last night, Kalamazoo is looking to get back to their winning ways. The K-Wings are just five points behind Muskegon for first place in the Central Division and a win tonight against the RiverDogs would give the K-Wings some momentum for their return engagement in Muskegon tomorrow.

Like the K-Wings, Richmond is looking to rebound after suffering a loss last night. The RiverDogs suffered a 9-4 setback to the Fort Wayne Komets. Tonight is game five of a seven game road swing for the ‘Dogs. So far on the road trip, Richmond has a record of 2-1-1.

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 (128 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 (78 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Sean Starke (21.9%)

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

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.34)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.918)

All-Time/ Season Series

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

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost in a shootout 4-3 on December 15th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 22nd @ Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia

The Big Labenski Returns

After starting the week in the AHL with the Cleveland Barons, defenseman Greg Labenski will return to the K-Wings lineup tonight. In his two games with the Barons, Labenski had a plus/minus rating of even and he also had an assist.

Un-Bear-Able

Bears will be flying when the K-Wings score their first goal of night, as tonight is the WOTV, WKFR 5th Annual Teddy Bear Toss Night. Last season the K-Wings collected over 1,000 bears. The K-Wings are also collecting coats tonight to be donated to the Open Door Shelter of Kalamazoo.

New Addition

The K-Wings have added forward Tim Krueckl to their roster. Krueckl was acquired earlier this week from the Fort Wayne Komets.

One Goal Shy

K-Wings forward Yannick Carpentier needs just one more goal to tie Jim Duhart (43) for fourth place on the K-Wings all-time UHL goal scoring list. Duhart played for the K-Wings, when the team was located in Madison, Wisconsin. Randy Holmes leads the list with 87 goals.

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

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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