IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

March 17, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


A rivalry will get renewed as the K-Wings host the Fort Wayne Komets in the 24th Annual "World Famous" Green Ice Game Presented by Fifth-Third Bank, WOTV, and WRKR. In their storied history, this will be only the second time the teams have faced-off against each other on Green Ice.

Tonight starts a big week for the Kalamazoo Wings. The K-Wings, who end their six-game home stand tonight, will travel to Muskegon tomorrow, and than conclude the week on Saturday in Fort Wayne. Kalamazoo trails Muskegon by 10 points for first place in the Central Division; however, the K-Wings trail the Komets by just four points for third overall in the league.

Fort Wayne enters the game looking to extend their lead in the Western Division. The Komets lead the Rockford IceHogs by just one point for the division top spot. Besides fending off the IceHogs, the Komets are looking to catch both Adirondack and Muskegon, who lead Fort Wayne by six points for first place overall in the league.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Kevin Kotyluk (22 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (36 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (52 Points)

+/- Shaun Fisher (+19)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (269 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kevin Kotyluk (10 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tim Turner (5 GW)

Shots: Daniel Carriere (190 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (18.7%)

Shootout Goals: Tim Turner (7 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Tim Turner (58.3%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.06)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.931)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 17-22-8

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-2-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-2 on February 26th @ Allan County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN

Next Meeting: Saturday, March 19th @ Allan County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Shutting the Door

Goaltender Chad Alban achieved his second shutout of the season last Friday against the Port Huron Beacons. Alban's shutout was his 11th as a member of the K-Wings and his 16th as a professional. In fact, 11 of the K-Wings 18 UHL shutouts have been recorded by Alban.

Feeling a Little Green

The K-Wings will host the Fort Wayne Komets tonight in the 24th Annual World Famous Green Ice St. Patrick's Day Game Presented by Fifth-Third Bank, WOTV, and WRKR. Following the game, the K-Wings will hold a St. Patrick's Day Jersey Auction; the proceeds from the auction will go to benefit the Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center. Overall, the K-Wings are 15-5-3 on games played on Green Ice and 2-1-1 in Green Ice Games since becoming a member of the UHL.

Making Their Debuts

Both Kevin Kerr and Dan Price will be making their Kalamazoo Wings debut tonight. Kerr joined the K-Wings in a trade from Flint, while Price joined the K-Wings in a separate deal from Motor City. While both players haven't donned the Fort Wayne jersey this season, Kerr was a Komet from 1989-91, while Price, who lives in Fort Wayne played for the Komets last season.

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.

Kotyluk and Holdridge on the Radio

Join special guests Kevin Kotyluk and Kevin Holdridge, 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, March 18th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 19th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Wednesday, March 23rd @ Port Huron 11:00 AM

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