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Countdown to Face-Off

February 12, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings and the Port Huron Flags will each finish off their three-games in three nights this afternoon at Wings Stadium. Today is the sixth meeting of the season between the teams and the fourth played on a Sunday. The K-Wings lead the season series over the Flags with a record of 4-0-1.

The K-Wings will commence a four-game home stand this afternoon. Kalamazoo, who is currently on a two-game home winning streak, is 15-4-3 at Wings Stadium this season. The K-Wings will also be donning their alternate jersey for the matinee. On the year, the K-Wings are 2-1-0 when they wear their blue jerseys.

The Flags come into the game looking to move up in the Central Division. Port Huron starts the day tied with Flint Generals for fourth place. You can expect a close game this afternoon, as 25 of Port Huron's 50 games have been decided by a single goal. The Flags come into today's game on a high, as they defeated the Fort Wayne Komets last night 5-4 in a shootout.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Nick Bootland (24 Goals) Brett Lutes (20 Goals)

Assists: Daniel Carriere (43 Assists) Aaron Brand (29 Assists)

Points: Tyler Rennette (57 Points) Aaron Brand,

Brad Mehalko (45 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+32) Cory Dean, Andrew Rozak (+/- 0)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (226 Minutes) Steve Dix (183 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander, Jason Deitsch (10 Goals) Brett Lutes (13 Goals)

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

Brad Melhalko (1 Goal)

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

Shots: Nick Bootland (215 Shots) Brett Lutes (186 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (20.7%) Brad Melhalko (13.3%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma Brett Lutes (9 Goals)

Mike Dombkiewicz (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Lee Ruff (100%) Jim Murphy (80%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.12) Scott Hay (3.77)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.923) Jeremy Symington (0.899)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 4-0-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-0-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-1 on January 22nd @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan Next Meeting: Saturday, February 25th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings, who are currently on a two-game home winning streak, will have a chance to improve on their 15-4-3 home record. Kalamazoo will begin a four-game home stand starting this afternoon

On a Roll

Both Lucas Drake and Jason Deitsch come into tonight's game on lengthy point streak. Both Drake and Deitsch have recorded a point in each of their last six games.

Shutting the Door

With his shutout last night against Muskegon, goaltender Joel Martin recorded his league best 6th shutout of the season. The shutout was also Kalamazoo's seventh shutout of the year.

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.

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.

Rennette and Reynaert on the Radio

Join special guests Tyler Rennette and Jeff Reynaert 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

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

Friday, February 17th Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (Disco Fever)

Saturday, February 18th Vs Richmond 7:30 PM (WRKR Mascot and Red Robin Night)

Sunday, February 18th @ Quad City 1:00 PM (CST)

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