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Countdown to Face-Off

December 28, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Preview For the final time in 2005, the Kalamazoo will hit the road to face-off against the Flint Generals. Tonight's game is the fourth of eight meetings between the teams this season. So far on the year, the K-Wings are 3-0-0 against the Generals, which includes a 5-2 victory over the Generals in Flint back on November 23rd.

Tonight starts a big week for the K-Wings, who hit the ice four times. Kalamazoo enters the game two points behind the Muskegon Fury for the top spot in both the UHL and Central Division. With Muskegon idle tonight, a Kalamazoo victory would propel the K-Wings back into a first place tie with the Fury.

The Generals come into the game looking to snap a three-game winless streak. Flint, who is 0-1-2 in their last three games, starts tonight four points behind the Motor City Mechanics for fourth place in the Central Division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Flint Generals

Goals Joe Seroski (17 Goals) Leo Thomas (12 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (27 Assists) Terry Marchant (18 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (36 Points) Terry Marchant (28 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+25) Jason Selleke (+4)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (136 Minutes) Jason Selleke (113 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Joe Seroski (10 Goals) Terry Merchant, Matt Elich (4 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals) Matt Elich (1 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (4 GW) Matt Elich, (2 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (121 Shots) Terry Marchant (97 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.4%) Leo Thomas (16.9%)

Shootout Goals: Dustin Virag (2 Goals) Terry Marchant, Sean Starke

Malcolm Hutt, Steve Makway (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Dustin Virag (50 %) Sean Starke, Malcolm Hutt,

Steve Makway (50%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.94) Peter Brady (2.96)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.927) Peter Brady (0.913)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 20-22-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-0 on December 7th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 1st @ Perani's Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan

Coaching Milestone

With the K-Wings victory over Muskegon, Head Coach Mark Reeds reached a personal milestone. The victory was Reeds 400th of his professional career.

On a Roll

Forward Nick Bootland has recorded a point in each of his last three games. The three-game point streak is the longest current point streak by a K-Wings player.

Just Win Baby

The K-Wings are unbeaten in regulation in their last four games. Kalamazoo, who are 3-0-1 in their last four games, are also on a two-game winning streak.

Get Shorty

So far this season, the K-Wings have scored eight-shorthanded goals. The eight shorthanded goals ties the K-Wings with Fort Wayne, Muskegon, and Richmond for the league lead.

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.

Carriere and Willis on the Radio

Join special guests Daniel Carriere and Tyler Willis 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 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)

Sunday, January 1st @ Port Huron 5:00 PM

Wednesday, January 4th @ Danbury 7:00 PM

Friday, January 6th @ Roanoke Valley 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 7th @ Roanoke Valley 7:30 PM

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