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February 3, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the fifth time this season the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Motor City Mechanics. On the year, the K-Wings are 3-1-0 against their division rivals. Kalamazoo comes into tonight's game in second place in the division, 14 points over the Mechanics who currently sit in third.

After ending a two-game winless streak on Wednesday afternoon against Flint, the K-Wings will now set their sights on snapping a four-game home winless streak. The K-Wings, who are 0-2-2 in their last four-games at Wings Stadium, last won at home on January 14th against the Mechanics.

Despite a shootout loss to Danbury on Tuesday, Motor City has been a roll. The Mechanics come into Wings Stadium on a four-game unbeaten streak. Tonight is also game five of a six-game road swing for the Mechanics, who are 3-0-1 on their recent trip.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals Nick Bootland (22 Goals) Adam Edinger (29 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (39 Assists) Brent Gretzky (34 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (54 Points) Adam Edinger (46 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+31) Brent Gretzky, Chris Bogas (+9)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (195 Minutes) Tommy Kotsopoulos (135 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kory Karlander (10 Goals) Adam Edinger (10 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: Nick Bootland (192 Shots) Mike Burgoyne (144 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (19.4%) Adam Edinger (22.7%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma Adam Edinger (5 Goals)

Mike Dombkiewicz (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Lee Ruff (100%) Adam Edinger (71.4%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.11) Rod Branch (3.33)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.923) Rod Branch (0.893)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 7-3-1

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-2 on January 14th @ Wings Stadium

Next Meeting: Friday, February 17th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bolstering the Lineup

The K-Wings lineup will get a little healthier today. Kalamazoo has activated forwards Mike Manley and Tyler Rennette. Manley leads all UHL players with shorthanded goals (5), while Rennette is the K-Wings leading scorer with 54 points.

Carriere Nearing a Milestone

The next assist from defenseman Daniel Carriere will be a historic one for the Kalamazoo Wings. Carriere needs one more assist to pass Randy Holmes (1990-2002) and become the K-Wings UHL all-time leader in assists. Both Carriere and Holmes share the lead with 111 assists.

Closing in on 100

K-Wing forward Dustin Virag is nearing a personal milestone. Virag needs one more goal to reach 100 for his career. Dustin has scored four goals in his last two games.

Ending a Streak

The K-Wings are looking to snap a four-game home losing streak. Kalamazoo, who is 0-2-2 in their last four games at Wings Stadium, last won at home on January 14th with a 5-2 victory versus the Motor City Mechanics.

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

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

Sunday, February 12th Vs Flint 4:00 PM (Meijer Scout Night)

Tuesday, February 14th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM (6th Annual Pink Ice Game)

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