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February 14, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings conclude their four-game home stand tonight against the Rockford IceHogs. Tonight's game coincides with the 5th Annual Pink Ice Game. The K-Wings are 1-3-0 on the Pink Ice. Also tonight, Wings Stadium will be the site of the largest wedding in Kalamazoo, as Amy Geurink and Andy Young will tie the knot during the first period intermission.

The K-Wings have been red hot winning four of their last five games. Kalamazoo comes into tonight's game just seven points behind the Muskegon Fury for the top spot in the Central Division. Forward Yannick Carpentier will try to become the first K-Wings player this season to have a six-game point streak. The K-Wings will get a boost to their line-up, as defenseman Greg Labenski will lace up his skates after being on an AHL call-up with the Cleveland Barons.

This year's edition of the Rockford IceHogs are by far the best in team history and that is depicted in the standings. Rockford comes into tonight's game with the best winning percentage (.685) in the entire UHL. The IceHogs, who have played well on the road going 15-7-3 away from the Rockford MetroCentre, are starting a four game road swing tonight and a stretch of games that will keep them away from home in seven of their next nine games.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Kevin Kotyluk (18 Goals)
Assists Yannick Carpentier (32 Assists)
Points Yannick Carpentier (46 Points)
+/- Shaun Fisher (+19)
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 (159 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (16.9%)
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 Lead All-Time Series: 29-18-7
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-2-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 1-0 on December 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Saturday, March 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Pretty in Pink
The K-Wings will host the Rockford IceHogs tonight in their 5th Annual Pink Ice Game. The K-Wings are 1-3-0 on Pink Ice; however, the K-Wings enter the game on a Pink Ice winning streak because of their victory last year against the Richmond RiverDogs.

Five Alive
K-Wings forward Yannick Carpentier enters the week on the five-game point and assist streak. The five game streaks both tie the K-Wings season high their respective categories.

How the West Is Won
The K-Wings have faired well against the UHL's Western Division. On the season, the K-Wings are 15-5-0 against teams from the west. The K-Wings will play teams from the Western Division (Rockford, Fort Wayne, and Missouri).

The Obscure Stat of the Week
The K-Wings are no strangers to playing on holidays. So far this season, the K-Wings are 3-0-0 on holiday games. Lifetime, the K-Wings are 12-8-1. The K-Wings have two more games that will be played on holidays. Tonight the K-Wings will play the Rockford IceHogs in their annual Pink Ice Game presented by WKFR and WOTV and on March 17th, the K-Wings will host the Fort Wayne Komets during their "World Famous" St. Patrick's Day Green Ice game presented by Fifth-Third Bank, WRKR, and WOTV.

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 the 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
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 (Meijer Kids and Mascot Day)

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