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January 15, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first-time ever the Kalamazoo Wings and the Motor City Mechanics will face one another at Wings Stadium. This will be the third lifetime meeting between the teams, with the K-Wings winning both prior encounters this season at Wings Stadium.

The K-Wings continued their winning ways last night by defeating the Elmira Jackals by the final of 4-1. The victory extended the K-Wings overall winning streak to a season high eight games and pushed their home winning streak to a season tying two games. The K-Wings win coupled with the Danbury Trashers victory over the Flint Generals last night, means the K-Wings will start the night in second place in the Central Division. Tonight's game is also game two of a four game home stand for the K-Wings which will conclude this Wednesday versus Port Huron.

Motor City continues their six-game road trip tonight with a visit to Wings Stadium. So far on the road swing, the Mechanics are 1-0-1, with their victory occurring last night against Fort Wayne Komets. The Mechanics have added some depth up to roster by acquiring Mike Burgoyne and Jeff Doyle from the Quad City Mallards. Both players made their Mechanics debut last night against the Komets.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Yannick Carpentier (12 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (23 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (35 Points)

+/- Daniel Carriere (+15)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (171 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kevin Kotyluk (5 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner, Yannick Carpentier, Sean Starke,

Tim Krueckl (2 GW)

Shots: Daniel Carriere, Tim Turner (113 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Yannick Carpentier (17.9%)

Shootout Goals: Shaun Fisher, Tim Turner (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Tim Turner (57.1%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.11)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.926)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 2-0-0

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings won in a shootout 2-1 on December 30th @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena

in Fraser, MI.

Next Meeting: Sunday, January 30th @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, Michigan

Big in the Third

The K-Wings have dominated the last two third periods they have played at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo has outscored their opponents by combined 7-0 in the third period of their last two home games, which were December 31st versus Kansas City and last night against the Elmira Jackals.

Just Win Baby

The K-Wings enter the game on an eight-game winning streak. The eight-game streak is a season high for the Kalamazoo Wings. The eight-game streak is just two wins shy of the K-Wings franchise record of 10 games set last March.

Movin' On Up

Forward Yannick Carpentier is close to moving up on both the K-Wings all-time points and assists list. Entering tonight's game Carpentier needs just one more point to pass Richard Keyes for third place on the K-Wings' UHL all-time point list. Yannick is also just three assists away from tying Matt Loen (64) for third place on the K-Wings' all-time assists list.

Carpentier's On a Roll

Besides moving up the K-Wings all-time list, Carpentier has registered a point in his last four games. The K-Wings season-high for consecutive games with a point is also held by Carpentier, who had a five streak from December 3rd-11th.

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.

K-Wings Live at Wings Stadium

Join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this week on "K-Wings Live". Due to the K-Wings game on Monday versus Quad City, this week's show will be at Wings Stadium in Hospitality Hall and it is for season ticket holders only. However, the show can still be heard this Monday on the Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 WQSN.

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

Monday, January 17th Vs Quad City 7:00 PM

Wednesday, January 19th Vs Port Huron 7:00 PM

Friday, January 21st @ Elmira 7:30 PM

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