IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

December 31, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The curtain will fall on the 2004 portion of the K-Wings schedule tonight as they host the Kansas City Outlaws. Kalamazoo is 2-1-0 against the Kansas City this season, including a 5-3 victory in the only other meeting of the season played at Wings Stadium played on November 5th.

After losing to the Muskegon Fury last night, the K-Wings want to end the calendar year on high note. Tonight's game will also be the last time the K-Wings will be home for a while. Kalamazoo will play their next six games away from Wings Stadium. The K-Wings will return home on January 14th versus the Elmira Jackals

You won't get any sympathy about the K-Wings future road trip from the Kansas City Outlaws. Earlier this season, the Outlaws endured a UHL season long 15 game road swing. Kansas City is currently in the middle of a six game road trip. Tonight will be game four of the trip, currently the Outlaws are 0-3-0 on the trip. The Outlaws are also in the middle of a six game winless streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Yannick Carpentier (10 Goals)
Assists Yannick Carpentier (17 Assists)
Points Yannick Carpentier (27 Points)
+/- Daniel Carriere (+9)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (156 Minutes)
Power Play Goals David Struch (5 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Tim Turner, Shaun Fisher (1 Goal)
Game Winning Goals Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner, Yannick Carpentier (2 GW)
Shots: Tim Turner, Daniel Carriere (89 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Sean Starke (18.6%)
Shootout Goals: Shaun Fisher (3 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (100%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.27)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.918)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 2-1-0
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-1-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings won 3-1 on November 26th @ Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri
Next Meeting: Saturday, January 8th @ Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri


On the Rebound
The K-Wings are hoping to keep up their trend of winning following a loss. So far this season, the K-Wings are 10-4-2 in games following a regulation or shootout loss. Last night the K-Wings lost 3-2 to Muskegon.

Home for the Holiday's
The K-Wings and the Outlaws are used to spending some time together on holidays. Earlier this season, the K-Wings defeated the Outlaws 2-1 in Kansas City on Thanksgiving. The K-Wings are 1-0-0 this season in games played on holidays. Lifetime, Kalamazoo is 10-8-1 on holiday games.

Inching Closer
Forward Yannick Carpentier needs four more points to reach a personal milestone. Carpentier needs just four more points to reach 200 for his career.

Feeling Manley
Rookie forward Mike Manley has been on a scoring tear. Manley has put up 8 points (1 goal, 7 assists) in his last six games.

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.

Krueckl on the Radio
Join special guest Tim Krueckl 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 Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 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, January 2nd @ Fort Wayne 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 5th @ Missouri 7:05 PM (CST)
Friday, January 7th @ Missouri 7:05 PM (CST)
Saturday, January 8th @ Kansas City 7:30 PM (CST)
Sunday, January 9th @ Kansas City 3:00 PM (CST)

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