IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 22, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the final time in the regular season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Richmond RiverDogs. The K-Wings are 1-1-1 against the ‘Dogs this year, with the lone regulation loss occurring at the Richmond Coliseum back on December 5th.

The K-Wings will try to break the UHL record consecutive victories. Entering tonight, the K-Wings have won 12 straight, including seven on the road. The recent winning streak has also propelled the K-Wings up the Central Division standings, as the K-Wings come into Richmond tied with the Muskegon Fury for first place in the division. With a goal last night, forward Sean Starke now leads the K-Wings in goals scored with 13. Starke has scored goals in each of his last two games.

After suffering a loss to the Motor City Mechanics last night, the RiverDogs will be looking to rebound tonight. Richmond is 3-6-1 in their last 10 games; however, the ‘Dogs do play their best hockey at home. Richmond enters the contest with a home record of 12-8-2. The RiverDogs are also looking for a little separation room in the Eastern Division, as Richmond has a two point lead over the Elmira Jackals for third place in the east.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Sean Starke (13 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (23 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (35 Points)

+/- Shaun Fisher (+15)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (179 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kevin Kotyluk (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tim Turner, (3 GW)

Shots: Daniel Carriere (129 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Yannick Carpentier (17.4%)

Shootout Goals: Shaun Fisher, Tim Turner (5 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (75.0%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.01)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.929)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 6-1-1

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings won 5-2 on December 18th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Tying History

The K-Wings enter tonight on a 12-game winning streak. The 12-game streak is a season high and franchise record for the Kalamazoo Wings. The streak also ties the UHL record for consecutive games held by the Quad City Mallards (97-98) and the Elmira Jackals (01-02).

Bring in the Crane

The K-Wings have signed defenseman Ryan Crane to a 14-Day PTO. Crane has played the past three seasons in the ECHL. Crane is very familiar to Kalamazoo, as he played his college hockey at Western Michigan University. In his K-Wings debut, Crane had an assist and two minutes in penalties.

Streaky Players

Forward Kevin Kotyluk enters tonight's game on a scoring streak. Kotyluk has registered a point in each of his last four games. The K-Wings season high for consecutive games with a point is five games held by Yannick Carpentier.

Winning Games

Goaltender Chad Alban is in third place in the UHL among goaltenders for victories with 21. Alban, who is just two wins behind Danbury's Scott Stirling and Adirondack's Derek Gustafson for the league lead, has won his last 11 starts, which is a K-Wings franchise record.

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 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.

Willis and Ditzer on the Radio

Join special guests Tyler Willis and Tom Ditzer, as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Sports Station 1600 AM WQSN Monday's from 6-7 PM 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 23rd @ Danbury 5:00 PM

Friday, January 28th Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (WFAT Presents Jimmy Buffett Night)

Saturday, January 29th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (McDonalds Win-Win and H& R Block Night)

Sunday, January 30th @ Motor City 5:00 PM

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