IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on November 12, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings continue their current home stand tonight against the Danbury Trashers. The K-Wings, who are 2-1-1 lifetime against the Trashers, have won the last two meetings between the teams including a 7-2 victory last April at Wings Stadium.

The K-Wings remained perfect at home last night with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Port Huron Flags. Kalamazoo enters tonight's game in third place in the Central Division and just four points behind the Muskegon Fury for the division's top spot.

For the first time this season, Danbury suffered a regulation road loss (3-1-1) last night when they dropped a 5-4 heartbreaking loss to the Muskegon Fury. Thanks to their play on the road, Danbury has positioned themselves in second place in the Eastern Division, just five points behind Adirondack for first place.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Danbury Trashers

Goals: Nick Bootland, Tyler Rennette (5 Goals) Alex Goupil (5 Goals)

Assists: Greg Labenski, Daniel Carriere (6 Assists) Alex Goupil, Mike Omiciloi,

Mario Larocque, Donny Grover, Jeff Daw, Jean-Michel Daoust (5 Assists)

Points: Tyler Rennette (10 Points) Alex Goupil (10 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+9) Mario Larocque, Sergei Durdin (+7)

Penalty Minutes: Daniel Carriere (20 Minutes) Brad Wingfield (40 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Tyler Rennette (3 Goals) Carlyle Lewis (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Mike Manley, Lucas Drake (1 Goal) Drew Omiciloi (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Tyler Rennette (2 GW) Alex Goupil, David Hymovitz,

Mario Larocque (1 Goal)

Shots: Nick Bootland (34 Shots) Alex Goupil (41 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (33.3%) Drew Omiciloi (.250)

Shootout Goals: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette Drew Omicioli, David MacIsaac

Nick Bootland (1 Goal) Jean-Michel Daoust (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette David MacIsaac (100%)

Nick Bootland

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.50) Sylvain Daigle (3.15)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.950) Sylvain Daigle (.887)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: All-Time Series Tied: 2-1-1

Season Series: Season Series Tied: 2-1-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 7-2 on April 6, 2005 @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 30th @ Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, Connecticut

Staying at Even Strength

The K-Wings have outscored their opposition 31-11 this season. Of the 11 goals allowed, only three of them have been scored on even-strength situations.

Krueckl Returns

K-Wings forward Tim Krueckl makes his long awaited return to the ice tonight. Krueckl, who has been on the IR since the beginning of this season, hasn't played in a game since the K-Wings last game of the postseason last year.

Ren-"NET"-e

Forward Tyler Rennette has netted a goal in five of the six games he has played this season. With five goals on the year, Rennette is tied with Nick Bootland for the team lead in goals scored.

My Favorite Martin

Goaltender Joel Martin returned to the K-Wings lineup last night in grand fashion, stopping 27 shots in the K-Wings 3-2 win over Port Huron. With a GAA of 1.50, Martin is tied with Rockford's Michel Robinson for the UHL lead in goals allowed average.

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.

Reynaert on the Radio

Join special guest Jeff Reynaert, as he joins 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 Grille 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 76 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

Wednesday, November 16th Vs Rockford 7:00 PM

Friday, November 18th Vs Roanoke Valley 7:30 PM (YWCA Night)

Saturday, November 19th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Sunday, November 20th Vs Quad City 4:00 PM (K-Wings Kidz Mascot Day presented by Meijer & WKFR)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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