IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

April 20, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It's win-or-go home for the Kalamazoo Wings as they play the IceHogs in game four of their first round best of seven series. The K-Wings lost game three of the series last night by the final of 6-4.

In the regular season the K-Wings had winning streaks of four or more games twice. In those occasions, the K-Wings rattled off streaks of 11 and 12 games. A K-Wings victory tonight would set up a game five this Friday night at Wings Stadium.

The IceHogs have never advanced into the second round of the UHL playoffs; however, Rockford finds themselves just one victory from advancing in the postseason. Brandon Segal has been dominate in this series, as the forward as netted a league playoff high six goals.

Playoff Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Andrew Luciuk (2 Goals)

Assists Shaun Fisher (2 Assists)

Points Andrew Luciuk, Daniel Carriere, Shaun Fisher (2 Points)

+/- Josh Elzinga, Mike Manley (+ 1)

Penalty Minutes Kevin Kotyluk (20 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Daniel Carriere, Andrew Luciuk, Kevin Kerr (1 Goal)

Short Handed Goals Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Entire Team (0 GW)

Shots: Andrew Luciuk, Daniel Carriere (17 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Josh Elzinga (50.0%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (3.00)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.917)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Playoff Series: 2-4 (record includes Madison 99-00)

Best of Seven Series: K-Wings Trail Best of Seven Series Three Games to None

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 6-4 on April 19th @ Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois

Next Meeting: Friday, April 22nd @ Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game Five, If necessary)

Ending the Streak

Besides fighting off elimination, the K-Wings will try to avoid their longest losing streak of the year. In the regular season, the K-Wings didn't drop more than three games in a row. Entering tonight, the K-Wings have lost three straight playoff games.

Feels Like the First Time (Sort Of)

While the K-Wings will look to become the first team in UHL history to comeback in a best of seven series after being down three games to none, Kalamazoo can use three other UHL teams for inspiration. In 1996-97, the Thunder Bay Thunder Cats came back to win their series against the Madison Monsters after trailing the best of five series two games to none. In 1999-00, the Madison Kodiaks (K-Wings), came back to defeat the Rockford IceHogs after trailing their best of three series one game to none. In the 2000-01 season, the Adirondack Ice Hawks came back to defeat the New Haven Night Hawks after trailing their best of five series two games to none.

Going On a Run

The K-Wings need four straight victories to advance to the next round. On the season, the K-Wings went on such a roll twice. During the regular season the K-Wings winning streaks of both 11 and 12 games.

Scoring by Committee

No player on the K-Wings roster had a multi-point against the IceHogs, but the K-Wings did score by committee in game three. Last night, twelve different K-Wing players received points in their 6-4 loss to Rockford.

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

*Friday, April 22nd Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (Game Five of the First Round)

*Saturday, April 23rd @ Rockford 8:00 PM (CST) (Game Six of the First Round)

*Tuesday, April 26th Vs Rockford 7:00 PM (Game Seven of the First Round)

* Denotes Games To Be Played Only If Necessary.

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