IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

February 4, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second time this week, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Flint Generals. On Wednesday, the K-Wings used a six-goal outburst in the second period to defeat the Generals 8-2. On the season, Kalamazoo has won all five meetings against Flint.

Kalamazoo comes into tonight's game riding a two-game winning streak. Leading the charge for the K-Wings recent success has been Nick Bootland and Kory Karlander. Bootland is currently on both a six-game point and goal streak, while Karlander has recorded an assist in each of his last six games.

Flint comes to Kalamazoo looking to snap two streaks. The Generals, who are winless in their last two-games, have not won on the road in their last four attempts. The Generals, who are in fourth place in the Central Division, are 6-12-3 this year against their own division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Flint Generals

Goals Nick Bootland (24 Goals) Leo Thomas, Matt Elich (22 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (39 Assists) Terry Marchant (32 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (55 Points) Terry Marchant (48 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+35) Mike Kinnie (+2)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (195 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 (200 Shots) Matt Elich (156 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (19.4%) Leo Thomas (19.0%)

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 (2.07) Jason Saal (3.34)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.924) Jason Saal (0.896)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: All-Time Series Tied: 22-22-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 5-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 8-2 on February 1st @ Perani's Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 29th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

The 400 Club

Tonight will be a special one for forward Tyler Rennette. With his first shift of tonight's game Rennette will have played in 400 games in his professional career.

Nearing Milestones

Two K-Wing players are nearing personal milestones. 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 (1999-2002) to become the K-Wings UHL all-time leader in assists. Both Carriere and Holmes share the lead with 111 assists. Also, 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 three games.

Rolling Along

Both Nick Bootland and Kory Karlander come into tonight's game with lengthy streaks. Bootland is currently on both a six-game goal and point streak, while Karlander has registered an assist in each of his last six games.

Lighting the Lamp

Over the past two games, the K-Wings have outscored their opposition 13-3. In those two games, Kalamazoo has out shot their opponents 97-42, including 44-9 in the first period.

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 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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