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Countdown to Face-Off

January 27, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the final time in the regular season, the Kalamazoo Wings will do battle with the Rockford IceHogs. On the season, the K-Wings are 2-1-1 against the IceHogs, which includes a record of 1-0-1 at Wings Stadium.

The K-Wings come off the all-star break with some momentum. Besides having four players participate in the UHL showcase, Kalamazoo entered the break on a winning note, as they defeated the Port Huron Flags 5-1 last Sunday at the McMorran Place Arena.

The IceHogs also come into Wings Stadium on a high note. Rockford, who brings a four-game winning streak into tonight's game, is 14-6-2 in their last 20 games. The IceHogs lead the Western Division by 16 points and own the second best overall record in the UHL.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Rockford IceHogs

Goals Tyler Rennette (21 Goals) Preston Mizzi (19 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (34 Assists) Jason Notermann (26 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (54 Points) Jason Notermann (42 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+31) Matt Gens (+17)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (177 Minutes) Robin Big Snake (227 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kory Karlander (10 Goals) Preston Mizzi (9 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals) Jason Notermann, Oliver Proulx (2 Goals)

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

Kory Karlander (5 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (173 Shots) Preston Mizzi (154 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (20%) Robin Big Snake (25%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church (3 Goals) Olivier Proulx (2 Goals)

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

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.09) Ronnie Vogel (2.39)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.924) Michel Robinson (0.922)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 33-20-8

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-2 in a shootout January 11th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Power Surge

The K-Wings have taken full advantage of their power-play opportunities. While the K-Wings rank second in the league on power-play percentage, they do rank first in the UHL in power-play goals scored with 58.

The Big Labenski

Besides leading the UHL in plus/minus rating at +31, defenseman Greg Labenski also gave K-Wing fans much to cheer about at 2006 All-Star Classic. Labenski led all of the league's d-men in scoring with 2 points (1 Goal, 1 Assist).

Killing Time

While Kalamazoo ranks 9th in the UHL in killing penalties (82.7%), they have been improving. Entering tonight, the K-Wings have killed 17 consecutive opposing power-play opportunities.

Dishing It Out

Besides leading the K-Wings, defenseman Daniel Carriere ranks second among UHL defensemen with 34 assists. Carriere also ranks tied for fourth among all UHL players in helpers.

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 Dombkiewicz on the Radio

Join special guests Daniel Carriere and Mike Dombkiewicz 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

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

Wednesday, February 1st @ Flint 7:00 PM

Friday, February 3rd Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (Cost Cutters of Kalamazoo/ WRKR Mullet Night)

Saturday, February 4th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (WQSN Night)

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