IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 22, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It's the last game before the 2006 UHL All-Star Classic for both the Kalamazoo Wings and the Port Huron Flags. Today is fifth encounter of the season between the teams, with the K-Wings leading the head-to-head series with a record of 3-0-1 against the Flags, which includes two victories in Port Huron.

Kalamazoo comes into today's games looking to snap a two-game winless streak. For the second straight game the K-Wings will enter a contest without their leading scorer Tyler Rennette, who has been placed on the team's 7-Day Injured Reserve List.

Port Huron will be looking to change their recent luck. The Flags have struggled of late losing each of their last six games. The six-game winless streak is the longest current streak in the league. In fact, since December 27th, Port Huron has lost 12 of their last 13 games.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Tyler Rennette (21 Goals) Brett Lutes (18 Goals)

Assists: Tyler Rennette, Daniel Carriere (33 Assists) Aaron Brand (29 Assists)

Points: Tyler Rennette (54 Points) Aaron Brand (45 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+31) Greg Snitowsky, Trevor Edwards,

Shawn Smith (+/- 0)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (175 Minutes) Steve Dix (157 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (9 Goals) Brett Lutes (12 Goals)

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

Brad Melhalko (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (5 GW) Brett Lutes (2 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (167 Shots) Brett Lutes (156 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (19.4%) Brad Melhalko (13.6%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church (3 Goals) Brett Lutes (8 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church, Lee Ruff (100%) Brett Lutes, Jim Murphy (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.08) Jeremy Symington (3.74)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.924) Jeremy Symington (0.905)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-0-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-0-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-2 on January 1st @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan Next Meeting: Sunday, February 12th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Rennette on IR

Forward Tyler Rennette will be out of the K-Wings lineup today. Rennette, who missed last night's game against Muskegon, has been placed on the team's 7-Day Injured Reserve List (retro to 1/20/06).

Karlander Reaches Milestone

With his assist on the K-Wings first goal in last night's game against Muskegon, forward Kory Karlander reached a personal milestone. The assist was Karlander's 400th point in his professional career.

Lovin' the Road

K-Wing forwards Kory Karlander and Nick Bootland hasn't had problems getting points on the road. Karlander has recorded a point in each of his last 10 of road games, while Bootland has amassed a point in each of his last 8 games. The road point streaks are the two longest streaks in the league.

Amongst Friends

Despite their shootout loss yesterday to Muskegon, the K-Wings have faired well against the Central Division. On the season, the K-Wings are 12-3-2 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.

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

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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