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February 5, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings head into "The Garage" poised to avenge a 4-3 loss last Sunday to Motor City. Tonight's game is the fifth of seven meetings between the teams and the last here at "The Garage". Despite their loss last Sunday to the Mechanics, the K-Wings are an impressive 3-1-0 against Motor City.

After suffering through a season tying three-game winless streak, a victory last night over Missouri has pulled the K-Wings within two points of the top spot in the Central Division. The K-Wings, who have won 14 of their last 17 games, have received scoring from the blue line. Defensemen Shaun Fisher and Mark Vilneff both enter tonight's game on point streaks. Fisher is on a five-game point streak, which ties him with Yannick Carpentier for the longest point streak by a K-Wings player this year. Vilneff is on a three game point streak. In fact, Vilneff has registered a point in six of his last seven games. The K-Wings will bolster their lineup tonight, as Tim Turner and Sean Starke are back after serving their UHL suspensions.

No team in the UHL has bolstered their lineup like the Motor City Mechanics. The addition of Chris Chelios, Darren Hatcher and Kris Draper has made the Mechanics one of the top teams on paper in the UHL. Since the signing of the Red Wing players, the Mechanics are 1-1-0, including a shootout victory last night against the Rockford IceHogs.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Tim Turner, Yannick Carpentier, Kevin Kotyluk(14 Goals)
Assists Daniel Carriere, Yannick Carpentier (25 Assists)
Points Yannick Carpentier (39 Points)
+/- Shaun Fisher (+17)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (203 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Kevin Kotyluk (7 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goals)
Game Winning Goals Tim Turner (4 GW)
Shots: Daniel Carriere (150 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (17.3%)
Shootout Goals: Shaun Fisher, Tim Turner (5 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (75%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.09)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.927)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-1-0
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-1-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 4-3 on January 30th @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, MI
Next Meeting: Saturday, February 23rd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan


Leading After Two
The K-Wings have been almost automatic when they lead after two periods of play. So far this season, the K-Wings are 22-1-2 when they lead heading into the third period. Lifetime, the K-Wings are 148-7-12 when leading after two periods.

The Fisher King
Defenseman Shaun Fisher enters the game on a five-game point streak. The five-game streak is the longest current streak by a K-Wings player and ties Fisher with Yannick Carpentier for the K-Wings season longest streak.

"Villy"fied
Defenseman Mark Vilneff has been on a scoring tear. Vilneff, who enters tonight on a three game point streak, has registered six points (1 goal, 5 assists) in his last seven games.

"Super Bowl"
The K-Wings will trade in their skates for bowling shoes tomorrow for the third annual Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center Super-Bowl-a-thon. Proceeds for the event, which will be held at Continental Lanes, will go to the Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center.

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.

Carpentier and Luciuk on the Radio
Join special guests Yannick Carpentier and Andrew Luciuk, 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
Wednesday, February 9th Vs Flint 7:00 PM (Bronco Taxi and WKFR Presents College and Mardi Gras Night)
Friday, February 11th Vs Adirondack 7:30 PM (WRKR Mullet Night)
Saturday, February 12th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union Night)

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