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December 10, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight night, the Kalamazoo Wings battle the Missouri River Otters inside of the Family Arena. Last night, the K-Wings erased a three-goal deficit to force the game into a shootout. However, in the extra session, it was the Otters scoring the shootout's lone goal to defeat the K-Wings 4-3.

Despite the shootout loss, the K-Wings point coupled with a Motor City Mechanics win over the Muskegon Fury put the K-Wings in first place in the Central Division. After tonight's game the K-Wings will return home to Kalamazoo two play two consecutive home games, which ends a spell of 10 of their last 13 on the road.

The River Otters have saved their best hockey for the month of December. Missouri, who hasn't suffered a loss this month, is enjoying their first three-game winning streak of the season. Frank Littlejohn was the difference maker last night for the Otters, as the forward netted two-goal in the victory for the Otters.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Missouri River Otters

Goals Joe Seroski (15 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (10 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (21 Assists) Damian Surma (12 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (30 Points) Lars Pettersen (20 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+24) Kevin Reiter, Brenden Cuthbert,

Jim Duhart (+/- 0)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (95 Minutes) Brad MacMillan (101 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Joe Seroski (8 Goals) Lars Pettersen, Frank Littlejohn (3 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (4 Goals) Damian Surma (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (3 GW) Damian Surma, Lars Pettersen,

Tyler Butler (1 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (93 Shots) Tim O'Connell, Frank Littlejohn (54 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (26.7%) Jim Duhart (20.0%)

Shootout Goals: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette, Damian Surma (2 Goals)

Nick Bootland (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette, Jimmy Callahan, Brad Church (100%)

Nick Bootland (50%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.77) Brenden Cuthbert (3.29)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.934) Brenden Cuthbert (0.893)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 35-12-6

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost in a shootout 4-3 on December 9th @ Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri

Next Meeting: Saturday, March 4th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

End of the Road

Tonight's game will end both the K-Wings abbreviated two-game road swing, as well as a long stretch of games away from Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo has played 10 of their last 13 games away from home.

How the West is Won

Despite their shootout loss to Missouri, the K-Wings have faired well against the Western Division. The K-Wings are 5-1-1 against the west this season and 105-74-25.

Heating Up

Forward Kory Karlander comes into tonight's game on a lengthy point streak. Karlander has scored a point in each of his last three games. The three-game point streak is the longest current streak by a K-Wings player.

A Positive Effect

The K-Wings possess the top four players in league when it comes to plus/minus. Greg Labenski leads the league at +24, while Nick Bootland (+19), Tyler Rennette (+18) and Adam Elzinga (+17) rank second through fourth.

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.

Labenski and Ndur on the Radio

Join special guests Greg Labenski and Rumun Ndur 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 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

Friday, December 16th Vs Quad City 7:30 PM (B & G Discount Night)

Saturday, December 17th Vs Adirondack 7:30 PM (WOTV, WKFR Teddy Bear Toss Night)

Sunday, December 18th @ Port Huron 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 21st @ Motor City 7:30 PM

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