IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 28, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings commence "Rivalry Weekend" tonight against the Muskegon Fury. So far this season, the K-Wings have had their problems against the Fury, as the K-Wings are 0-6-0 against their intra-state rivals. Despite their record against Muskegon, the K-Wings may have the momentum they need. Coming into tonight's game, the K-Wings are two points ahead of the Fury for first place in the Central Division.

The K-Wings will be looking to extend their season high five game home winning streak. Kalamazoo has won 13 of their last 14 games. Defenseman Mark Vilneff enters tonight's game on a three game point streak. The K-Wings should receive an added boost their lineup, as both Yannick Carpentier and Mike Manley are scheduled to return. Tonight's game also starts a long stretch of home games for Kalamazoo. Eight of the K-Wings next eleven games will be played here at Wings Stadium.

The Fury come to Wings Stadium looking to end their current three-game losing streak. The three-game streak comes off the heels of Muskegon's franchise record nine game winnings streak. Muskegon's Robin Bouchard and Brant Blackned will try to extend their point streaks tonight. Bouchard has registered a point in each of his last 12 games, which is the longest current streak in the league. Blackned has earned a point in each of his last seven road games.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Tim Turner (14 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier, Daniel Carriere (23 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (35 Points)

+/- Shaun Fisher (+15)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (183 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kevin Koyluk (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tim Turner (4 GW)

Shots: Daniel Carriere (137 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Yannick Carpentier (17.4%)

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

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (75%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.93)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.934)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 13-34-6

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-6-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 3-2 on December 30th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, March 4th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Back on Top

For the first time since October 16th, the Kalamazoo Wings are atop of the UHL's Central Division. The K-Wings made their move to first place thanks in part to winning 13 of their last 14 games.

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings will play eight of their next eleven games at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo enters the week with a season high five game home winning streak.

Two Points Shy

Forward Kevin Kotyluk needs just two points to reach a personal milestone. Entering tonight, Kotyluk has 98 career points, just two shy of 100 for his career.

Nearing a Milestone

This week could be a memorable one for defenseman Mark Vilneff. Vilneff, who enters tonight's game on a three game point streak, is closing in on a personal milestone. Mark starts the week just three games shy of 700 for his career.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

The K-Wings have had success winning the close games this season. On the year, the K-Wings are 11-3-3 in games decided by one goal. Lifetime the K-Wings are 110-42-40 in one goal 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.

Carriere and Noga on the Radio

Join special guests Daniel Carriere and Matt Noga, as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 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

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

Friday, February 4th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Meijer Scout Night)

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