IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on April 23, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the third straight game, it's win-or-go home for the Kalamazoo Wings as they play the IceHogs in game six of their first round best of seven series. The K-Wings kept their season alive with a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory in game five.

Mike Manley's game-winning goal with just 1:45 remaining in the first overtime of last night's game brings the K-Wings to within one game of tying the series. Besides tying the series, a K-Wings victory would force a decisive game seven in this series Tuesday 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. With the tonight's game in Rockford, expect the IceHogs to play it like a game seven.

Playoff Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Andrew Luciuk (2 Goals)

Assists Shaun Fisher, Daniel Carriere, Andrew Luciuk, Tim Krueckl, Mike Manley,

Tim Turner (2 Assists)

Points Andrew Luciuk (4 Points)

+/- Mike Manley (+ 3)

Penalty Minutes Kevin Kotyluk (38 Minutes)

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

Short Handed Goals Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Willis, Mike Manley (1 GW)

Shots: Andrew Luciuk (24 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Mike Manley (33.3%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.13)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.961)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Playoff Series: All-Time Playoff Series is Tied: 4-4 (record includes Madison 99-00)

Best of Seven Series: K-Wings Trail Best of Seven Series Three Games to Two

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 2-1 in Overtime on April 22nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game Seven, If necessary)

Scoring First

The key to tonight's game could be scoring first. So far in this series, the team that has scored first has gone on to win the game.

My Favorite Martin

Goaltender Joel Martin has had a splendid postseason. In the playoffs, Martin leads all UHL goaltenders with a miniscule goals against average of 1.13 and a save percentage of .961.

Rolling Along

Forward Tim Turner comes into tonight on impressive scoring streaks. Turner enters game six on a three-game point streak. The three-game streak ties Turner with Andrew Luciuk and Daniel Carriere for the longest postseason point streak by a K-Wings player in this year's playoffs.

Feeling Manley

With two points last night, which includes the game-winning goal, forward Mike Manley has now recorded three points in the postseason. The three points places Manley tied for third place among all UHL rookies in postseason scoring. Mike also joins Missouri River Otters forward Justin Quenneville as the only rookies to score a game-winning goal in this year's playoffs.

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

*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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