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March 1, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight year, the K-Wings will welcome the students from the Kalamazoo Public Schools for KPS Day. This morning is a huge game for the K-Wings, who start the day just four points behind the Muskegon Fury for the top spot in the Central Division.

Today's game starts a six-game home stand for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo is 17-10-4 at Wings Stadium this season. Three of the K-Wings victories this year have come to the hands of the Flint Generals. Overall, the K-Wings are 4-1-0 against the Generals this season.

Flint starts the day just two points ahead of the Richmond RiverDogs for the final playoff spot in the UHL. Besides try to fend of the RiverDogs, the Generals are just five points ahead of Port Huron for third place in the Central Division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Kevin Kotyluk (21 Goals)
Assists Yannick Carpentier (35 Assists)
Points Yannick Carpentier (51 Points)
+/- Shaun Fisher (+19)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (250 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Kevin Kotyluk (9 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goals)
Game Winning Goals Tim Turner (5 GW)
Shots: Daniel Carriere (179 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (19.2%)
Shootout Goals: Tim Turner (6 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner (60%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.07)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.929)


All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 17-21-2
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-1-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings won 5-2 on February 19th @ Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center in Flint, Michigan
Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Back To School
The K-Wings will participate in their second of three school games tomorrow during the 2nd Annual KPS Game presented by Culvers and Perry Harley Davidson against the Flint Generals. Tomorrow's game will start at 10:30 a.m. The game can be heard on WLKM (95.9 FM) and WKLZ (1470 AM) starting at 10:15 a.m. with the Digital Highway Pre-Game Show. The K-Wings third school day will be a road contest on March 23rd at Port Huron.

Home Sweet Home
The Kalamazoo Wings will start a six-game home stand tomorrow against the Flint Generals. The home stand will conclude on March 17th with the 24th Annual World Famous Green Ice Game presented by Fifth-Third Bank, WOTV, and WRKR.

On A Roll
Three K-Wings players will start the week on extended point streaks. Mike Manley has recorded a point in each of his last five games. Right behind of him with a four-game point streak is Andrew Luciuk. Tim Krueckl is on a three-game goal and assist streak. The five-game streak is the longest current streak by K-Wings player; the longest overall point streak is seven-games held by Yannick Carpentier.

The Obscure Stat of the Week
The K-Wings are 9-4-1 on Wednesday's this season. Lifetime, the K-Wings are 30-24-9 on games played on Wednesday's.

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.

Elzinga on the Radio
Join special guest Josh Elzinga, as he joins 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, March 4th Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (WRKR Craziest Fan Night)
Saturday, March 5th Vs Quad City 7:30 PM (Christian Family Night)
Friday, March 11th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM

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