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December 1, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Tonight is the first of two games this year between the Kalamazoo Wings and the Elmira Jackals. This will be the lone appearance for the K-Wings in the First Arena. Elmira will play in Wings Stadium in March during the K-Wings' 25th Annual World Famous Green Ice Game.

After two straight victories, the K-Wings once again find themselves in a tie for first place in the UHL's Central Division. Kalamazoo's two-game winning streak isn't the only streak on the line tonight. K-Wing forward Tyler Rennette will be looking to extend his four-game point and assist streak.

Elmira will be looking to snap a six-game winless streak. The Jackals in their last six-games have accumulated a record of 0-3-3. Despite their recent woes, forward Jarrett Konkle has found ways to help his team. Konkle has scored a goal in each of his last three games.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Elmira Jackals

Goals: Joe Seroski (12Goals) Jarrett Konkle (12 Goals)

Assists: Daniel Carriere (18 Assists) Trevor Burgess (13 Assists)

Points: Tyler Rennette (23 Points) Jarrett Konkle (18 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+19) Carl Drakensjo (+3)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Deitsch (52 Minutes) Chris Mann (83 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Joe Seroski, Kory Karlander (5 Goals) Jarrett Konkle (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Mike Manley (3 Goals) Eddy Lowe (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (3 GW) Craig MacDonald (1 Goal)

Shots: Tyler Rennette (75 Shots) Kevin Cooper (68 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (30.0%) Jarrett Konkle (18.2%)

Shootout Goals: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette Sean Regan, Jarrett Konkle (2 Goals)

Nick Bootland (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette Sean Regan, Craig MacDonald (100%)

Nick Bootland (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.22) Ryan McIntosh (3.33)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.958) Ryan McIntosh (0.902)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 10-6-1

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings won 4-1 on January 21st @ First Arena in Elmira, New York

Next Meeting: Friday, March 17th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

A November to Remember

K-Wings Goaltender Joel Martin was selected by the UHL as their Southern Sports Supply Goaltender and Easton Rookie of the Month for November. Martin went 8-0-0 with a GAA of 1.25 and a save percentage of .957 last month. In October, K-Wings goaltender Jeff Reynaert was selected by the league as their Southern Sports Supply Goaltender of the Month.

Mr. Game-Winner

Kalamazoo's Tyler Willis has been scoring clutch goals for the K-Wings. In their past two games, both game-winning goals were scored by Tyler Willis.

A Positive Attitude

No one in the league has a better plus/minus rating than Kalamazoo's Greg Labenski. Labenski leads all UHL players with a +19.

Better to Give Than Receive

Kalamazoo's Tyler Rennette is currently on a four-game point and assist streak. The four-game assist streak ties Rennette for the K-Wings season high in that 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.

Deitsch and Ruff on the Radio

Join special guests Jason Deitsch and Lee Ruff 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

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)

Friday, November 9th @ Missouri 7:00 PM (CST)

Saturday, November 10th @ Missouri 7:00 PM (CST)

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