IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on December 18, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It's the third game in three days for both the Kalamazoo Wings and the Port Huron Flags. This will be the third of nine meetings between the intra-state rivals this season. So far this year, the K-Wings are 2-0-0 against the Flags, including a 6-0 victory at the McMorran Place Arena back on October 22nd.

Last night, the K-Wings snapped a three-game winless streak by shutting out the Adirondack Frostbite. The K-Wings lead the UHL in shutouts with five, including four by Joel Martin. Kalamazoo will be looking to snap another streak tonight, as the K-Wings are winless on the road in their last two games.

The Flags enter the game riding a two-game winning streak. The winning streak has propelled Port Huron into third place in the Central Division. The Flags are nine points behind the K-Wings for second place and 12 points behind the Muskegon Fury for the top spot in the division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Joe Seroski (16 Goals) Brett Lutes (14 Goals)

Assists: Daniel Carriere (23 Assists) Aaron Brand (20 Assists)

Points: Tyler Rennette (33 Points) Aaron Brand (30 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+23) Steve Dix (+4)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (111 Minutes) Ryan Gillis (104 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Joe Seroski (9 Goals) Brett Lutes (9 Goal)

Short Handed Goals: Mike Manley (5 Goal) Ryan Markham (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Tyler Rennette (4 GW) Brett Lutes, Blake Stewart (2 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (102 Shots) Brett Lutes (106 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (28.6%) Jaako Kallio (16.7%)

Shootout Goals: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette Brett Lutes (6 Goals)

Nick Bootland (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette Brett Lutes (60%)

Nick Bootland (50%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.73) Scott Hay (3.44)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.934) Scott Hay, Jeremy Symington (0.899)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 2-0-0

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-2 in a shootout @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan Next Meeting: Sunday, January 1st @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan

Snapping a Streak

The K-Wings, who ended their season high three-game winless streak last night, will look to end another streak tonight. The K-Wings come into Port Huron on a two-game road winless streak. The two-game streak ties the K-Wings season high for consecutive road games without a victory.

Turner Returns

K-Wing forward Tim Turner returned to the lineup last night. Before yesterday, Turner missed four games due to being on the K-Wings injured reserve list.

My Favorite Martin

K-Wings goaltender Joel Martin continued his stellar play by recording his 4th shutout of the season last night. Martin leads the UHL in both shutouts and with a goals against average (1.73)

Scoring the Clutch Goals

With a game-winning goal last night, forward Tyler Rennette now has scored four game-winning goals this season. The four game-winners by Rennette lead the K-Wings 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.

Vilneff and Karlander on the Radio

Join special guests Mark Vilneff and Kory Karlander 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

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

Friday, December 23rd Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (Santa Claus Visits Wings Stadium)

Wednesday, December 28th @ Flint 7:00 PM

Friday, December 30th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Kinkos Fed-Ex Night)

Saturday, December 31st Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (WWMT/COOL 101 4th Annual New Year's Eve Bash)

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