Countdown to Face-Off
Published on January 29, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
A rivalry will get renewed as the K-Wings host the Fort Wayne Komets to conclude "Rivalry Weekend" at Wings Stadium. Tonight is the third of seven meetings between the teams this season. The K-Wings are 1-1-0 against their arch-rivals this season, including a 3-2 victory in their last meeting back on January 2nd at Fort Wayne.
After losing last night at home against the Muskegon Fury, the K-Wings are looking to get back to their winning ways. The K-Wings, who have won 13 of their last 15 games, enter tonight tied with the Fury for first place in the Central Division. Kalamazoo is hoping to continue their success against the Western Division. On the season, the K-Wings are 14-4-0 against teams from the west.
Like the K-Wings, Fort Wayne has aspirations of ending the night atop their division. The Komets are just one point behind the Rockford IceHogs for first place in the Western Division. A Komets victory over Kalamazoo, coupled with a Rockford regulation or shootout loss would put Fort Wayne in first place. Fort Wayne enters Wings Stadium on a UHL current high three-game winning streak.
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Tim Turner (14 Goals)
Assists Daniel Carriere (24 Assists)
Points Yannick Carpentier (36 Points)
+/- Shaun Fisher (+17)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (195 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Kevin Kotyluk (6 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goals)
Game Winning Goals Tim Turner (4 GW)
Shots: Daniel Carriere (143 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Yannick Carpentier (17.6%)
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: 15-22-8
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-1-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-2 on December @ Allan County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 16th @ Allan County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana
"Kot"-Gratulations
Current K-Wings forward and former Komet Kevin Kotyluk got a goal and an assist in last night's game against the Muskegon Fury and in the process reached a personal milestone. Kotyluk's two point effort gives the forward 100 points for his career.
On the Rebound
So far this season, the K-Wings have faired well following a loss. On the year, the K-Wings are 12-4-2 in games following a regulation or shootout loss.
My Favorite Martin
Goaltender Joel Martin has made his share of saves this season. In fact, the netminder leads all UHL goaltenders in save percentage at .934.
How the West Is Won
The K-Wings have played very well against teams from the Western Division. So far this season, the K-Wings are 14-4-0 against teams from the west, including 1-1-0 against the Fort Wayne Komets.
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
Sunday, January 30th @ Motor City 5:00 PM
Friday, February 4th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Meijer Scout Night)
Saturday, February 5th @ Motor City 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 9th Vs Flint 7:00 PM (Bronco Taxi and WKFR Present College and Mardi Gras Night)
International Hockey League 2 Stories from January 29, 2005
- River Otters Defeat Beacons, 3-2 - Missouri River Otters
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- McIntyre gets best of goaltending duel - Rockford IceHogs
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