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Countdown to Face-Off

January 11, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It's a battle of two of the top teams in the United Hockey League, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Rockford IceHogs. Over the past two seasons, K-Wings and IceHogs have become a heated rivalry. Last season, the rivalry reached new heights when the two teams met in the Colonial Cup Playoffs.

After playing four-straight games on the road, the K-Wings will start a five-game home stand. The K-Wings, who are 12-2-0 at Wings Stadium this season, will have a new look to their lineup. Tonight's game will be the K-Wings debut of Brad Church, Mike Dombkiewicz, and Damian Surma.

The IceHogs come into Wings Stadium on a high. Rockford is unbeaten in regulation in their last 11 games. Rockford is 7-0-4 during this recent stretch, which has propelled them to a 14-point lead in the Western Division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Rockford IceHogs

Goals Tyler Rennette (18 Goals) Preston Mizzi, Robin Big Snake (16 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (31 Assists) Corey Hessler (24 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (48 Points) Jason Notermann (38 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+33) Matt Gens (+16)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (158 Minutes) Robin Big Snake (204 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kory Karlander (8 Goals) Preston Mizzi, Jason Notermann (7 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals) Preston Mizzi (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Greg Barber (4 GW)

Kory Karlander (5 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (153 Shots) Preston Mizzi (134 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (20.0 %) Preston Mizzi (18.5%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Dustin Virag, Olivier Proulx (2 Goals)

Damian Surma,

Mike Dombkiewicz (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (100%) Olivier Proulx, Bob Nardella (50%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.05) Michel Robinson (2.39)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.924) Michel Robinson (0.925)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 33-20-7

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-2 November 25th @ Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois

Next Meeting: Friday, January 27th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

The 700 Club

This Wednesday night will be a personal milestone for Head Coach Mark Reeds. Wednesday's game will be the 700th game in Reeds' coaching career.

Nearing Double Digits

Forward Tyler Rennette is currently on the nine-game point streak. The nine-game streak is the longest point streak this season by a K-Wings player.

Closing In on Milestones

Both Kory Karlander and Tyler Willis are closing in on a personal milestone. Karlander needs two more points to reach 400 for his career, while Willis needs just one more goal to reach 100 for his career.

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings will host the Rockford IceHogs this Wednesday night. The game will be the first of five straight at home for the K-Wings, who are 12-2-0 at Wings Stadium this season.

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.

Martin and Grant on the Radio

Join special guests Joel Martin and Todd Grant 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, January 13th Vs Adirondack 7:30 PM (WKFR Presents Freaky Friday)

Saturday, January 14th Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (H&R Block Tax Payer Relief and Jimmy Buffett Night Presented by WFAT)

Friday, January 20th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (WKFR Craziest Fan Night)

Friday, January 21st Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (Lansing Popcorn and Alumni Game)

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