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


For the second straight night the K-Wings could be getting a preview of the playoffs, as they travel to Moline, Illinois to play the Quad City Mallards. The K-Wings enter The Mark tied for second in the UHL with the Adirondack Frostbite, while the Mallards are eighth overall in the UHL and just two points behind the Missouri River Otters for seventh.

Kalamazoo comes into this game doing something they have been doing all year, chasing history. The K-Wings, who is on an eight-game winning streak, are also on their UHL franchise record 10-game road winning streak. A K-Wings victory tonight would tie the UHL record of 11 straight road victories, held by the Mallards and the B.C. Icemen, who both accomplish the feat during the 1999-00 season.

Quad City is peaking at the right time. The Mallards are flying high into tonight's game, as Quad City is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, which includes a 5-3 victory at Wings Stadium over Kalamazoo. The victory over the K-Wings in their last meeting could give the Mallards some confidence, as Quad City is the last team to defeat Kalamazoo in regulation.

Team Leaders Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Kevin Kotyluk (26 Goals)
Assists Yannick Carpentier (36 Assists)
Points Kevin Kotyluk (54 Points)
+/- Shaun Fisher (+27)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (297 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Kevin Kotyluk (11 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Tim Turner (2 Goals)
Game Winning Goals Tim Turner (5 GW)
Shots: Daniel Carriere (208 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (18.4%)
Shootout Goals: Tim Turner (7 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (66.7%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.14)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.929)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 19-21-3
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-1-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-2 on March 5th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Sunday, April 3rd @ The Mark of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois
Just Win Baby
The K-Wings are on a eight-game winning streak and are unbeaten in regulation in their last ten games. In their last ten games, the K-Wings have a record of 9-0-1. Both the win and unbeaten streaks are the longest current win and unbeaten streaks in the league.

Chasing History
Besides being unbeaten in their last ten games, the K-Wings are also on a ten-game road winning streak. The ten-game road winning streak is the longest current streak in the UHL and a K-Wings UHL franchise record. A K-Wings victory tonight would tie the UHL record for consecutive road wins is 11-games, held by the 1999-00 Quad City Mallards and B.C. Icemen.

Nearing a Milestone
Defenseman Daniel Carriere enters tonight's game nearing a personal milestone. Carriere needs just two more points to reach 100 for his career.

On a Roll
Forwards Andrew Luciuk and Kevin Kotyluk enter tonight's game on lengthy point streaks. Luciuk is on a six-game point streak, while Kotyluk has registered a point in his last five games. The six-game streak by Luciuk is the longest current streak by a K-Wings player and one game shy of tying Yannick Carpentier's K-Wings' season high. In his last six games, the veteran forward has recorded an astonishing 14 points. Earlier this week, Luciuk was named the UHL Sher-Wood Player of the Week.

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.

Price and Karlander on the Radio
Join special guests Dan Price and Kory Karlander, 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
Sunday, April 3rd @ Quad City 3:00 PM (CST)
Wednesday, April 6th Vs Danbury 7:00 PM (AAA of Michigan NASCAR Night)
Friday, April 8th @ Rockford 7:00 PM (CST)
Saturday, April 9th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (WKFR Fan Appreciation Night)

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