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Countdown to Face-Off

December 31, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second time in just over a week, the two best teams in the United Hockey League will face-off at Wings Stadium, when Kalamazoo Wings host the Muskegon Fury. Kalamazoo leads the season series over Muskegon with a record of 2-1-0.

With their victory last night, the K-Wings are now in sole possession of first place in both the UHL and Central Division. Kalamazoo has won four straight games and they are unbeaten in regulation in their last six games (5-0-1).

With their loss last night to Missouri, the Fury moved to second place in the both the league and the division. Muskegon will be looking to regain their claim to the UHL throne and in the process look to avenge two straight losses to the K-Wings, the team that leads them by two points for first place.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Muskegon Fury

Goals Joe Seroski (18 Goals) Robin Bouchard (28 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (29 Assists) Jeff Nelson (37 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (41 Points) Jeff Nelson (53 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+29) David Van Drunen (+21)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (146 Minutes) Brett Angel (114 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Joe Seroski (11 Goals) Robin Bouchard (16 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals) David Wrigley (4 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette (5 GW) David Wrigley (7 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (130 Shots) Robin Bouchard (148 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Joe Seroski (24%) Jeff Nelson (24.2%)

Shootout Goals: Dustin Virag (2 Goals) Robin Bouchard (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Dustin Virag (50%) Robin Bouchard, Todd Robinson

Ryan Keller, Jeff Petruic (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.83) Kevin LaPointe (2.50)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.931) Kevin LaPointe (0.912)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 17-36-6

Season Series: K-Wings Trail the Season Series: 2-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-3 on December 23rd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 21st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Mr. Game-Winner

With his game-winning goal last night against the Fort Wayne Komets, forward Tim Turner recorded his 11th game-winner of his K-Wings career. With 11 game-winning goals, Turner has set a new K-Wings UHL franchise record.

Rolling Along

Forward Nick Bootland is currently on a five-game point streak. The five-game streak is the longest current point streak by any K-Wings player. Right behind Bootland on four-game point streaks are forwards Jason Deitsch and Tyler Rennette.

All By Themselves

With their win last night against Fort Wayne, coupled with Muskegon's loss to Missouri, the K-Wings are in sole possession of first place in the Central Division. Besides being in first place in the Central Division, with 46 points, the K-Wings are also the top team in the United Hockey League.

The Great Wall

Goaltender Joel Martin recorded his league leading fifth shutout of the season. Martin, who leads the league with a goals against average of 1.83, is the only goaltender in the league under 2 goals per game. Joel also leads the UHL with a save percentage of 0.931 and is tied for the league lead in wins with 15.

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

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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