IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on November 27, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


After playing three straight games on the road, the Kalamazoo Wings return home to play the Flint Generals. This will be the second time this week that Kalamazoo and Flint will face-off against one another. The K-Wings defeated the Generals 5-2 on Wednesday in Flint. After today's game the K-Wings will hit the road for six of their next seven games, which include four straight games away from Wings Stadium.

While the K-Wings eight-game winning streak came to an end last night, the K-Wings will be looking to extend their seven-game home winning streak. Kalamazoo, who is a perfect 7-0-0 at Wings Stadium this season, has outscored their opponents 37-10 in games played at home. The K-Wings will be wearing their alternate jerseys. On the season, the K-Wings are 1-0-0 when wearing their blue jerseys.

The Generals come into Wings Stadium riding a two-game winning streak. Today is game two of a short three-game road swing. Flint started the road trip last night with a one-nothing victory over the Fort Wayne Komets. On the season, the Generals are 3-2-1 on the road this year. Flint is unbeaten on the road in their last two road games.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Flint Generals

Goals Joe Seroski (12 Goals) Leo Thomas (8 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (17 Assists) Terry Marchant, J.P. Morin (10 Assists)

Points Joe Seroski (21 Points) Terry Marchant (16 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+16) Jason Selleke (+3)

Penalty Minutes Jason Deitsch (52 Minutes) Jason Selleke (58 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Joe Seroski, Kory Karlander (5 Goals) Terry Merchant, Matt Elich (3 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (3 Goals) Matt Elich (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (3 GW) Matt Elich, (2 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (65 Shots) Matt Elich (59 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (29.4%) Leo Thomas (19.5 %)

Shootout Goals: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette, Terry Marchant, Leo Thomas,

Nick Bootland (6 Goals) Fabien Laniel, Malcolm Hutt (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette, Terry Marchant, Leo Thomas

Nick Bootland (100%) Malcolm Hutt (50%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.43) Jason Saal (3.13)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.951) Jason Saal (0.900)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 18-22-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series:1-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-2 on November 23rd @ Perani's Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 7th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Home Sweet Home

While the K-Wings eight-game overall winning streak was snapped last night, the team will try to extend their lengthy home winning streak. The K-Wings are a perfect 7-0-0 at Wings Stadium; the seven-game streak is the longest home winning streak in the league.

Coming Up Short

The K-Wings have scored four shorthanded goals this season. While Kalamazoo has been able to score shorthanded, their opponents haven't been able to score shorthanded against the K-Wings. In fact, the K-Wings are the only team in the UHL not to give up a shorthanded goal this season.

Adding Up

K-Wings defenseman Greg Labenski has plus/minus rating of +16. The +16 rating places Labenski in a tie with Muskegon's David Van Drunen for the league's top plus/minus.

Production at the Point

Kalamazoo's Daniel Carriere has recorded 19 points (2 goals, 17 assists) this season. The 19 points and 17 assists ranks Carriere first among all UHL defensemen in each category.

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.

Turner and Drake on the Radio

Join special guests Tim Turner and Lucas Drake 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 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 30th @ Danbury 7:00 PM

Friday, December 2nd @ Elmira 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 3rd @ Danbury 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 4th @ Adirondack 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 7th Vs Flint 7:00 PM (WKZO Presents Merchant Night)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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