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October 22, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


After three preseason games the Kalamazoo Wings are ready to begin the 2005-06 season against the Port Huron Flags. Tonight will be the first time since 1980-81 season; a K-Wings team has battled a team from Port Huron named the Flags. In their IHL days, the K-Wings took the overall series against the Flags with a record of 34-32-9.

In the preseason, the revamped K-Wings proved to be more than just a defensive minded team, as the K-Wings put up 13 goals in just three preseason games. Kalamazoo possesses three lines of offensive firepower; however, they are still backed with a stingy defense and brilliant goaltending.

While the K-Wings will drop the puck for the first time tonight, the same can't be said for the Flags. Port Huron began their inaugural UHL season last night with a 5-4 shootout victory against the Danbury Trashers. Like the K-Wings, the Flags have an offensive arsenal led by Derrick Atkinson and Aaron Brand.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals Entire Team (0 Goals) Derrick Atkinson (2 Goals)

Assists Entire Team (0 Assists) Aaron Brand, Brian Felsner,

Trevor Edwards, Brad Melhalko (1 Assist)

Points Entire Team (0 Points) Derrick Atkinson (2 Points)

+/- Entire Team (+0) Derrick Atkinson, Brian Felsner, Brad Melhako,

Ryan Gillis (+1)

Penalty Minutes Entire Team (0 Minutes) Jordan Roach (5 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Entire Team (0 Goals) Derrick Atkinson, Shayne Tomlinson,

Brett Lutes (1 Goal)

Short Handed Goals Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Entire Team (0 GW) Bench (1 Goal)

Shots: Entire Team (0 Shots) Trevor Edwards (5 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Entire Team (0.0%) Brett Lutes (1.000)

Shootout Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Brian Felsner, Jaako Kallio (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Entire Team (0.0%) Brian Felsner, Jaako Kallio (100%)

Goals Against Average: Entire Team (0.00) Scott Hay (4.00)

Save Percentage: Entire Team (.000) Scott Hay (.875)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: First Ever Meeting

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: None Next Meeting: Friday, November 11th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Earning the Letters

Yesterday the K-Wings named their captains for the 2005-06 season. The players selected Nick Bootland as team Captain, while Kory Karlander and Daniel Carriere were selected Assistant Captain's.

On the Shelf

Two K-Wing players will start the season on mend. Forwards Tim Krueckl and Lee Ruff are on the team's injured reserve list. Krueckl is on the 14-Day, while Ruff is listed on the 10-Day.

Road Warriors

Last year, the K-Wings established themselves as road warriors. Kalamazoo won 28 games away from Wings Stadium, including 12 straight, both are UHL records.

Lighting the Lamp

Kalamazoo is hoping to continue their scoring dominance from the preseason. The K-Wings earned a preseason record of 2-0-1 by averaging just over four goals a game in the preseason.

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.

Bootland and Martin on the Radio

Join special guests Nick Bootland and Joel Martin, 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 The Cabana Bar and Grill, which is located inside the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo on South 11th Street.

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, October 28th @ Motor City 7:30 PM

Saturday, October 29th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (2nd Annual Orange Ice Game)

Wednesday, November 2nd @ Rockford 7:00 PM (CST)

Friday, November 4th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Meijer Scout Night)

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