IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 18, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first-time in the month of March, the K-Wings will hit the road to battle the Muskegon Fury. Tonight's encounter will be the last between the intra-state rivals this season. On the year, the K-Wings are 1-7-0 against the Fury; however, the K-Wings did win the last game between the teams at Wings Stadium back on March 4th.

Tonight's game will commence a four-game road swing for the K-Wings. With a record of 20-10-4 away from Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo is tied with Adirondack and Fort Wayne for most road wins in the UHL. The K-Wings enter the game just eight points behind the Fury for the top spot in the Central Division.

While the K-Wings are one of the top road teams in the league, no team in the UHL has defended its home ice better than the Muskegon Fury. Muskegon is an impressive 24-4-3 at the L.C. Walker Arena this season, which includes three victories over Kalamazoo.

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 (193 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (18.7%)

Shootout Goals: Tim Turner (7 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (66.7%)

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: 14-35-6

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-7-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-2 in a shootout on March 4th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season.

On the Road Again

For the first time in the month of March, the K-Wings will play a game on the road. Tonight will start a four-game road trip for the K-Wings. On the season, the K-Wings are 20-10-1 away from Wings Stadium. The 20 victories ties Kalamazoo with Adirondack and Fort Wayne for the most road wins in the league.

"Turning" It Up on the Road

K-Wings forward Tim Turner enters tonight's game on a three-game road goal streak. The three-game streak is the longest current road goal streak in the UHL.

What a Debut

Three K-Wings made their season debuts last night. Forward Kory Karlander was impressive in his first game by assisting on both of the K-Wings regulation goals. Forward Dan Price also assisted on a K-Wing lamp lighter. Also, forward Kevin Kerr sent the sellout crowed of 5,413 happy by scoring the game-winning goal in the shootout.

K-Wings Sign Rookie

The K-Wings have signed rookie forward Jason Deitsch. Deitsch, who could be in the K-Wings lineup as soon as tonight, was the leading scorer and team captain of the St. Norbert Green Knights (NCAA).

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

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

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

Friday, March 25th @ Port Huron 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 26th Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (WRKR Presents Perry Harley-Davidson Team Poster Night)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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