IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 1, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings and the Port Huron Flags won't have to wait long to play their first game of 2006. Both teams will be looking to start the New Year on a better note than they ended it. Kalamazoo ended 2005 with a 2-1 loss last night versus Muskegon, while Port Huron was also in action on New Year's Eve, as they loss 4-2 against Flint.

Despite their loss to the Fury, the K-Wings begin 2006 in a tie with Muskegon for the top spot in both the United Hockey League and the Central Division. Forwards Jason Deitsch and Tyler Rennette are looking to continue their recent success, as both players enter today's game on five-game point streak. The five-game streaks are longest current point streak by a K-Wings player.

After winning five games in a row, the Flags have now dropped three-straight. The three-game winless streak ties Port Huron with Roanoke and Richmond for the longest current drought in the league. Port Huron has played their fair share of close games, as 17 of the Flags 31 games have been determined by a single goal, with 13 of those games being decided in a shootout.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Joe Seroski (18 Goals) Brett Lutes (15 Goals)

Assists: Daniel Carriere (29 Assists) Aaron Brand (23 Assists)

Points: Tyler Rennette (42 Points) Aaron Brand (35 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+29) Sean Kotary, Trevor Edwards (+2)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (148 Minutes) Steve Dix (123 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Joe Seroski (11 Goals) Brett Lutes (10 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals: Tyler Rennette (5 GW) Brett Lutes, Blake Stewart (2 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (135 Shots) Brett Lutes (123 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (23.4%) Jaako Kallio (13.3%)

Shootout Goals: Dustin Virag (2 Goals) Brett Lutes (8 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Dustin Virag (50%) Brett Lutes, Jim Murphy (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.85) Scott Hay (3.31)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.931) Scott Hay (0.905)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 2-0-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-0-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-2 in a shootout on December 18th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan Next Meeting: Sunday, January 22nd @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan

Road Trip

Today's game against the Port Huron Flags will start a four-game road swing for the K-Wings. While the K-Wings do have a couple of three-game road trips remaining, this four-game trip is the longest remaining road swing for the K-Wings this season.

After One

So far this season the K-Wings only trailed their opponents after the first period three times. When they trial after the opening period, Kalamazoo is 1-1-1.

Willis Reaches the Century Mark

K-Wing forward Tyler Willis recorded his 100th career point as a member of the K-Wings last night against Muskegon. The point, which was accumulated on an assist, was also meaningful for another reason; as the helper places Willis into fifth place in K-Wings UHL history for assists.

Amongst Friends

Despite the loss yesterday to Muskegon, the K-Wings have faired well against the Central Division. On the season, the K-Wings are 10-3-1 against their own division.

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

Wednesday, January 4th @ Danbury 7:00 PM

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

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

Wednesday, January 11th Vs Rockford 7:00 PM (Monaco Bay College Night)

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