IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on February 12, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second time this week, the Kalamazoo Wings will host the Flint Generals at Wings Stadium. After defeating the Generals 3-1 on Wednesday, the K-Wings are looking to sweep both games against the Generals this week. On the season, Kalamazoo are 2-1-0 against Flint this season, with both of their victories occurring at Wings Stadium.

The K-Wings will try to increase their hold on second place in the Central Division; coming into tonight, Kalamazoo is ten points ahead of the Flint Generals. The K-Wings are also looking to make up some ground on the Muskegon Fury, who lead the K-Wings by just five points for the top spot in the division. Yannick Carpentier, who leads the K-Wings with 43 points, will try to extend his four-game point streak, which is the longest current point streak on the K-Wings roster.

The Flint Generals come to Wings Stadium hoping to snap a two-game winless streak. While the Generals have many weapons to their disposal; the top gun in Flint's army could be Mike Kinnie. Kinnie is tied with Jim Duhart for the team lead in goals scored with 26. Besides being tied for the team lead in goal, Kinnie leads all UHL rookies in both points (48) and goals.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Tim Turner, Kevin Kotyluk (16 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (29 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (43 Points)

+/- Shaun Fisher (+18)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (214 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kevin Kotyluk (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tim Turner (5 GW)

Shots: Daniel Carriere (154 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (17.0%)

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

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (75%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.16)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.924)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 15-21-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings won 3-1 on February 9th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, February 19th @ Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center in Flint, MI

Having a Scoring Touch

Forward Yannick Carpentier enters tonight's game on a four-game point streak. The four-game streak is the longest current point streak in the UHL and puts Yannick just one game shy of tying the K-Wings season long for consecutives games with a point held by himself and Shaun Fisher.

Bouncing Back The K-Wings have faired well following a loss. So far this season, the K-Wings are 13-7-2 in games played following a loss or shootout defeat.

Nearing a Milestone

Forward Andrew Luciuk is closing in on a personal milestone. The veteran forward needs just four points to reach 400 for his career.

Movin' On Up

With his next point forward Yannick Carpentier will etch his name closer to the top of the K-Wings UHL history books. Carpentier's next point will give him 115 in his K-Wings career, tying him with Josh Boni (1999-2001) for second place in points scored.

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 on "K-Wings Live". Due to 5th Annual Pink Ice Game, this week's show will take place in The Cube Viewing Area. The show is on 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, February 14th Vs Rockford 7:00 PM (5th Annual Pink Ice Game presented by WKFR, WOTV, Premier Diamond Center, Meijer, and Boonzaaijer Bakery)

Wednesday, February 16th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Friday, February 18th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 19th @ Flint 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 20th Vs Port Huron 4:00 PM (WKFR and Meijer Kid's and Mascot Day)

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