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February 16, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


A rivalry will get renewed as the K-Wings travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana to battle the Fort Wayne Komets. Tonight's game is just the second of five road games this month for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo won their first road test of the month on February 5th at Motor City.

Tonight is also the second of three consecutive games against the Western Division. The K-Wings are 16-5-0 against the west this season. Kalamazoo has won two straight games, including Monday's Pink Ice Game against the Rockford IceHogs. Yannick Carpentier enters tonight's game on a K-Wings season high, six-game point streak.

Fort Wayne is looking to move up the standings in the Western Division. The Komets enter tonight's game, just two points behind the IceHogs for the top spot in the west. Fort Wayne possesses the most lethal offense in the UHL. The Komets lead the league in goals (187), assists (322), and points (509). Sean Venedam and Colin Chaulk lead the Komets arsenal, as both players have 64 points.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Kevin Kotyluk (18 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (33 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (47 Points)

+/- Shaun Fisher (+19)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (216 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 (161 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (16.7%)

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: 15-23-8

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 4-2 on January 28th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, February 26th @ Allan County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Road Warriors

The K-Wings have won 17 road games this season. The 17 victories away from Wings Stadium are the most road wins by any team in the UHL this season.

Up to Six

K-Wings forward Yannick Carpentier enters the game on the six-game point and assist streak. Both six-game streaks tie the K-Wings season high in their respective categories.

Lighting the Lamp

K-Wings forward and former Komet, Kevin Kotyluk has been on a scoring tear. Koyluk leads the K-Wings in goals scored with 19 and power-play goals with eight.

Good After Two

The K-Wings have been able to hold onto to third period leads. Kalamazoo is 26-1-2 this season, when they lead going into the third period. .

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.

Starke and Manley on the Radio

Join special guests Sean Starke and Mike Manley, 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

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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