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January 14, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the fourth time this season the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Motor City Mechanics; however, unlike the three previous meetings, tonight's encounter will occur at Wings Stadium. On the season, the K-Wings are 2-1-0 against their Central Division rivals.

Coming into tonight's game the K-Wings are winless in their last two games (0-1-1). Despite the recent setback, the K-Wings still have a 16 point lead over the Mechanics for second place in the division. Kalamazoo starts the night just five points behind Muskegon for the division's top spot.

Like Kalamazoo, the Motor City Mechanics have also gone on a recent dry spell. The Mechanics come into Wings Stadium winless in their last two games. Motor City enters tonight just one point ahead of Port Huron and two points ahead of Flint for third place honors in the division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals Tyler Rennette (10 Goals) Adam Edinger (23 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (31 Assists) Greg Bullock (28 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (50 Points) Greg Bullock (37 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+34) Brent Gretzky, Chris Bogas (+6)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (160 Minutes) Tommy Kotsopoulos (115 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kory Karlander (8 Goals) Adam Edinger (9 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals) Kris Vernarsky (3 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (5 GW) Kris Vernarkski (3 Goals)

Shots: Tyler Rennette (155 Shots) Mike Burgoyne (115 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (19.6%) Adam Edinger (21.5%)

Shootout Goals: Dustin Virag, Damian Surma Adam Edinger (3 Goals)

Mike Dombkiewicz, Brad Church (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (100%) Adam Edinger (75%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.05) Bill Ruggiero (2.89)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.924) Bill Ruggiero (0.920)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 6-3-1

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 7-4 on December 21st @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, MI

Next Meeting: Friday, February 3rd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Up to Ten

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

Vilneff Reaches 200

With his first shift in tonight's game defenseman Mark Vilneff will reach a personal milestone. Vilneff will become only the second player in K-Wings UHL history to have played in 200 or more games. The K-Wings UHL all-time leader in games played is Randy Holmes (1999-2002), who played in 215 games for Kalamazoo.

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.

Against Their Own

Three of the K-Wings next four games will be against Central Division opponents. On the season, Kalamazoo is 11-3-1 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.

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

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

Sunday, January 22nd @ Port Huron 5:00 PM

Friday, January 27th Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (WRKR Vegas Getaway Night)

Saturday, January 28th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (WKFR& McDonald's Win-Win Night)

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