IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 21, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Tonight will be a battle of intra-state rivals and the two top teams in the Central Division, when the Kalamazoo Wings host the Muskegon Fury. The teams have split their four previous meetings this season, with each team winning one game on both home and road ice.

Kalamazoo knows tonight's game is a big one. The K-Wings, who started 2006 tied with the Fury for the top spot in the division, now finds themselves trailing Muskegon by five points for the top spot in the Central Division.

The main reason for the separation between the teams has been Muskegon's most recent stretch of success. The Fury come into Wings Stadium on an eight-game winning streak. The eight-game winning streak is the longest current winning streak in the league.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Muskegon Fury

Goals Tyler Rennette (21 Goals) Robin Bouchard (33 Goals)

Assists Tyler Rennette (33 Assists) Jeff Nelson (43 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (54 Points) Jeff Nelson (66 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+33) David Van Drunen (+27)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (169 Minutes) Brett Angel (136 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kory Karlander (9 Goals) Robin Bouchard (18 Goals)

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

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

Shots: Tyler Rennette (163 Shots) Robin Bouchard (189 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (18.3%) Jeff Nelson (26.1%)

Shootout Goals: Dustin Virag, Mike Dombkiewicz Robin Bouchard (3 Goals)

Brach Church, Damian Surma (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (100%) Robin Bouchard, Todd Robinson

Ryan Keller, Jeff Petruic (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.04) Kevin LaPointe (2.43)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.924) Kevin LaPointe (0.915)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 17-37-6

Season Series: Season Series Tied: 2-2-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost on December 31st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, February 11th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

Multiplicity

When games involving Kalamazoo are decided by two or more goals, the K-Wings usually win. On the season, the K-Wings are 21-3-0 in games decided by two or more goals.

"Turn"ing it Up

With an assist in last night's game against Fort Wayne, forward Tim Turner recorded his 108th point as a K-Wing, which ties him with Tyler Willis for 6th place on the K-Wings UHL All-Time Point list. Also with four minutes in penalties last night, Turner moved into a tie with former K-Wing Craig Bilick (2001-03) for 8th place in K-Wings UHL history for penalty minutes with 225.

Double Digits

With a goal last night against Fort Wayne, forward Lucas Drake reached a first in his professional career. The goal, which was Drake's 10th of the season, marks the first-time in his career that he has had a double-digit goal season.

A Positive Attitude

Coming into tonight's game, the K-Wings have the top three players in the league, when it comes to plus/minus ratings. Defenseman Greg Labenski leads the league at +33, while forwards Nick Bootland and Tyler Rennette are tied with Muskegon's Dave Van Drunen for second place with a +27.

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.

Church and Surma on the Radio

Join special guests Brad Church and Damian Surma 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 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)

Wednesday, February 1st @ Flint 7:00 PM

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