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April 18, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


If the season were to end tonight, the K-Wings' first round opponent in the Colonial Cup Playoffs would be the Rockford IceHogs, so to call this game a playoff preview would be an understatement. On the season, Kalamazoo is 3-2-0 against Rockford, which includes a record of 1-1-0 at the MetroCentre.

The K-Wings enter tonight the hottest team in the UHL. Kalamazoo has won 11 straight games and are unbeaten in regulation in their last 13 (12-0-1). A victory tonight by the K-Wings would tie the UHL record for most consecutive victories, a record held by this year's Kalamazoo Wings, the 1997-98 Quad City Mallards and the 2001-02 Elmira Jackals. While the K-Wings have already clinched home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs, Kalamazoo has their eyes on a loftier goal. Kalamazoo is just three points behind the Muskegon Fury for the top spot in both the Central Division and the overall in the league.

Rockford has already clinched the fifth-seed in the upcoming playoffs, so the IceHogs can now focus on going into the postseason on a high note. The IceHogs, who are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, are winless in their last two games. Rockford has dominated this season at the MetroCenter, as the IceHogs are 24-9-5 in the "Big Orange Box".

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Kevin Kotyluk (26 Goals)
Assists Yannick Carpentier (36 Assists)
Points Kevin Kotyluk (54 Points)
+/- Shaun Fisher (+29)
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 (216 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Tim Krueckl (19.0%)
Shootout Goals: Tim Turner (7 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (60.0%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.13)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.929)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 31-18-7
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-2-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-4 on March 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Chasing History
The K-Wings are on an eleven-game winning streak and are unbeaten in regulation in their last thirteen games. In their last thirteen games, the K-Wings have a record of 12-0-1. The eleven-game winning streak is one game shy of tying the UHL record of 12 games held by this year's K-Wings, the 1997-98 Quad City Mallards and the 2001-02 Elmira Jackals A victory would make the K-Wings the only UHL team to accomplish the feat twice in the same year.

Staying Positive
The K-Wings have been positive on the road. Entering tonight, all the players on the K-Wings roster have a positive plus/minus rating. The K-Wings are the only team in the UHL to have all their players with a positive plus/minus rating.

Looking For Ten
Forward Andrew Luciuk is on a lengthy point streak. Luciuk is on a nine-game point streak, which is the K-Wings longest point streak of the season. In his last nine games, the veteran forward has recorded an astonishing 18 points.

On A Roll
Luciuk isn't the only K-Wings player on a multi-game point streak. Both defenseman Mark Vilneff and forward Dan Price have racked up points in each of their last three games.

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 Ticket 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.

K-Wings Live
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, April 9th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (WKFR Fan Appreciation Night)
-End of the Regular Season-

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