IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 4, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The top two teams in the UHL's Central Division will face-off tonight, as the K-Wings host the Muskegon Fury at Wings Stadium. Tonight's game is the second to last meeting between the teams in the regular season and the final encounter at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo, who is 0-7-0 against the Fury, are looking for their first victory over the Fury since March 26, 2004, when the K-Wings won 3-2 in a shootout at Muskegon.

The K-Wings are just four points behind the Fury for the top spot in the division. With 81 points, Kalamazoo is fifth in the entire United Hockey League and are just six points behind the Adirondack Frostbite for the overall lead in the league. Tonight is game two of the K-Wings six-game home stand, which will conclude Thursday, March 17th versus the Fort Wayne Komets. The next time the K-Wings play away from Wings Stadium will be Friday, March 18th at Muskegon.

The Fury enter Wings Stadium unbeaten in regulation in their last 11-games. The 11-game streak is Muskegon's longest unbeaten streak this season. Like the K-Wings, the Fury would love to improve their overall ranking in the league. Muskegon, who leads the Central Division, are just two points behind Adirondack for first place in the entire league. Muskegon, who is 21-3-1 against their Central Division, have won their last eight games against their own 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 (260 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 (181 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: 13-35-6
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-7-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 6-5 on January 28th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan
Next Meeting: Friday, March 18th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

The 200 Club
Forward Kevin Kotyluk and defenseman Daniel Carriere will both reach personal milestones. With their first shifts, each player will have participated in their 200th career professional game.

All Boxed In
Forward Tyler Willis, who ranks fourth in the UHL with 260 minutes in penalties, is currently on a nine-game penalty streak. The nine-game streak is the longest current streak in the UHL and it is just three games shy of tying the UHL's season high held by Rockford's Eric Labelle.

Streaky Players
Two K-Wings players will enter tonight's game on extended point streaks. Andrew Luciuk has recorded a point in each of his last five games, which is the longest current point streak by a K-Wings player. Right behind of him with a four-game point streak is Tim Krueckl. The longest overall point streak by a K-Wing this season is seven-games held by Yannick Carpentier.

On the Rebound
So far this season, the K-Wings have rebounded well after suffering a loss. Entering tonight, the K-Wings are 16-5-3 when they enter a game after suffering a loss or a shootout loss. In their last game on Wednesday, the K-Wings lost 4-2 to the Flint Generals.

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
Saturday, March 5th Vs Quad City 7:30 PM
Friday, March 11th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 12th Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (AAA of Michigan Safety Night)

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