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December 21, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It will be a Central Division battle tonight in The Garage, when the Kalamazoo Wings lace up their skates against the Motor City Mechanics. This is the third of ten meetings between the teams this year, with all three encounters occurring in Fraser, Michigan. On the season, the teams have spilt the previous two games, with the Mechanics winning the last battle 4-1 back on November 26th.

Kalamazoo has gone 1-0-1 in their last two games and tonight is a big one when it comes to the standings in the division. The K-Wings, who will play the Muskegon Fury this Friday at Wings Stadium, trail the Fury by just two points for the top spot in both the UHL and the division. Kalamazoo is led by Tyler Rennette, who leads the team in scoring with 33 points.

Tonight is equally as important to Motor City. The Mechanics trial the Port Huron Flags by a single point for third place in the division. Also, by going 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, the Mechanics have positioned themselves not only on the heels of the Flags, but just 10 points behind the Fury and eight points behind the K-Wings. The reigning UHL Player of the Week, Adam Edinger leads Motor City in scoring with 28 points.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals Joe Seroski (16 Goals) Adam Edinger (19 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (23 Assists) Greg Bullock (21 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (33 Points) Adam Edinger (28 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+23) Adam Edinger (+9)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (113 Minutes) Kris Vernarsky (61 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Joe Seroski (9 Goals) Adam Edinger (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals) Kris Vernarsky, Chris Gignac,

Mike Burgoyne, Scott Dobben (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette (4 GW) Greg Bullock (2 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (112 Shots) Matt Smith (80 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (28.6%) Adam Edinger (25%)

Shootout Goals: Dustin Virag (2 Goals) Adam Edinger (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Dustin Virag (50%) Adam Edinger (75%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.74) Bill Ruggiero (2.65)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.934) Bill Ruggiero (0.928)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 5-3-1

Season Series: Season Series is Tied: 1-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-1 on November 26th @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, MI

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Getting His Shots In

Forward Nick Bootland tied the K-Wings season high for shots on goal in a game, when he registered 10 shots yesterday against Port Huron. With 112 shots on the season, Bootland not only leads the K-Wings, he is second in the league.

Against the Central

Starting tonight, the K-Wings will play two games against division rivals this week. On the season, the K-Wings are 7-2-1 within their own division.

Not Your Average Joe

Forward Joe Seroski is fourth in the league in goals scored with 16. Seroski is also tied for second in the league in power-play goals with nine.

Shutting the Door

As a team, the K-Wings have recorded a league best five shutouts. Goaltender Joel Martin leads both the K-Wings and league with an amazing four shutouts.

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 Manley on the Radio

Join special guests Tim Turner and Mike Manley 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 23rd Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (Santa Claus Visits)

Wednesday, December 28th @ Flint 7:00 PM

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

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

Eve Bash)

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