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January 31, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Preview The Kalamazoo Wings and the Flint Generals are ready to wake up early and play hockey. Today is the first of three matinee Kids Days for the K-Wings, who are 2-2-0 lifetime in the morning starts. This will be the second time that the K-Wings and Generals have met on a school day; last year, the K-Wings lost 7-4 during the 2nd Annual KPS DAY at Wings Stadium.

Kalamazoo is poised to snap their two-game winless streak. The K-Wings enter the game in second place in the Central Division and are eight points behind the Muskegon Fury for the division's top spot. On the season, the K-Wings are the 4-0-0 against the Generals, which includes two victories at Perani's Hockey World & Event Center.

While the Generals are still basking in the glow of becoming just the fourth (Muskegon, Quad City, Rockford) UHL franchise to record 500 wins in their franchises history with a victory over Roanoke Valley last Friday, Flint is also geared to making a second half push to the playoffs. The Generals, who are in fourth place in the Central Division are currently three points out of the playoffs.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Flint Generals

Goals Tyler Rennette, Nick Bootland (21Goals) Leo Thomas, Matt Elich (22 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (36 Assists) Terry Marchant (30 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (54 Points) Terry Marchant (46 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+30) Mike Kinnie (+2)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (189 Minutes) Jason Selleke (169 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kory Karlander (10 Goals) Matt Elich (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals) Matt Elich (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (5 GW) Matt Elich (4 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (185 Shots) Terry Marchant (145 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (18.8%) Leo Thomas (19.6%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma, Terry Marchant, Sean Starke (3 Goals)

Mike Dombkiewicz (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Lee Ruff (100 %) Sean Starke (60%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.11) Jason Saal (3.27)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.924) Jason Saal, Peter Brady (0.897)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 21-22-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 7-4 on December 28th @ Perani's Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, February 4th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Early to Bed, Early to Rise

Today, the K-Wings will play in their fourth matinee Kids Game in their UHL history. In the morning starts, the K-Wings are 2-2-0, including perfect 1-0-0 on the road.

Road Warriors

K-Wing forwards Kory Karlander and Nick Bootland haven't had problems getting points on the road. Karlander has recorded a point in each of his last 11 road games, while Bootland has amassed a point in each of his last 9 games. The road point streaks are the two longest streaks in the league.

Carriere Nearing a Milestone

Defenseman Daniel Carriere needs three more assists to tie a K-Wings UHL franchise record. Carriere, who has 108 assists with Kalamazoo, is three shy of Randy Holmes (1990-2002), who is the all-time leader in K-Wings UHL history with 111.

Closing in on 100

K-Wing forward Dustin Virag is nearing a personal milestone. Virag needs three more goals to reach 100 for his career.

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.

Deitsch and Drake on the Radio

Join special guests Jason Deitsch and Lucas Drake 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, February 3rd Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (Cost Cutters of Kalamazoo and WRKR Mullet Night)

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

Friday, February 10th @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM

Saturday, February 11th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

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