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February 17, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the sixth time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Motor City Mechanics. On the year, the K-Wings are 4-1-0 against their division rivals. Kalamazoo comes into tonight's game in second place in the division, 18 points over the Mechanics who currently sit in third.

After a 6-5 shootout come-from-behind victory over the Muskegon Fury Tuesday on Pink Ice, the K-Wings find themselves just two points out of the division's top spot. Kalamazoo, who has won three games in a row, will also try to extend their four-game home winning streak.

Despite a loss to the Fort Wayne Komets last Sunday, the Mechanics have been playing solid hockey. Over the course of their last 10 games, Motor City has a record of 6-3-1 and they are currently in a three-way tie with Quad City and Richmond for seventh place in the United Hockey League.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals Nick Bootland (24 Goals) Adam Edinger (34 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (45 Assists) Brent Gretzky (42 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (59 Points) Adam Edinger (53 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+38) Chris Bogas (+8)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (232 Minutes) Ryan Van Buskirk (155 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kory Karlander, Jason Deitsch (10 Goals) Adam Edinger (11 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (6 Goals) Kris Vernarsky (3 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (5 GW) Kris Vernarkski (3 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (223 Shots) Matt Smith (157 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (22.2%) Adam Edinger (24.1%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church (4 Goals) Adam Edinger (5 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (80%) Adam Edinger (71.4%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.21) Bill Ruggiero (2.77)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.920) Bill Ruggiero (0.916)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 8-3-1

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-1 on February 3rd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 22nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Roster Moves

The K-Wings have made two adjustments to their roster. Kalamazoo has placed forward Tyler Rennette on the team's 7-day injured reserve list (retro to 02/14/06). In a separate transaction, the K-Wings have activated forward Tim Turner from the team's 10-day IR. Turner has not skated in a game since January 28th versus Fort Wayne.

Eight isn't Enough

Forward Jason Deitsch enters the game on a lengthy point streak. Deitsch starts the night on an eight-game point streak. The eight-game point streak is the longest current point streak by a K-Wings player.

Giving a Helping Hand

With 45 assists this season, defenseman Daniel Carriere has established a new K-Wings UHL franchise record for assist by a defenseman. Carriere eclipsed the old record of 43 held by former K-Wing Guy Dupuis (2003-04), with two assists during Kalamazoo's 11-3 victory last Sunday versus Port Huron.

Just Win Baby!

The K-Wings are looking to extend two winning streaks. Kalamazoo has won three straight overall and four straight in Wings Stadium. During the three-game winning streak, the K-Wings have outscored their opposition 31-8.

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.

Labenski and Elzinga on the Radio

Join special guests Greg Labenski and Josh Elzinga 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 18th Vs Richmond 7:30 PM (WRKR Mascot Night & Red Robin Night)

Sunday, February 19th @ Quad City 1:00 PM (CST)

Wednesday, February 22nd Vs Motor City 10:30 AM (Education Day Presented by WKFR, American Village Builders and Red Robin)

Friday, February 24th @ Quad City 8:00 PM (CST)

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