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February 21, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Today's game between the Kalamazoo Wings and the Motor City Mechanics will be the seventh between the teams this season. On the year, the K-Wings are 4-2-0 against their division rivals; however, the Mechanics did defeat the K-Wings 5-2 in their last encounter on February 17th.

A victory for the Kalamazoo Wings today means they will pull even with the Muskegon Fury for the top spot in the Central Division. Besides looking to avenge last Friday's loss to the Mechanics, the K-Wings will also try to avenge last year's loss to Motor City during Education Day.

Motor City enters Wings Stadium riding a two-game winning streak. The Mechanics, who are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, are in third place in the Central Division, 18 points behind the K-Wings. If the playoffs were to start today, the Mechanics, who have 57 points, would be the seventh seed.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals Nick Bootland (25 Goals) Adam Edinger (36 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (50 Assists) Brent Gretzky (44 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (59 Points) Adam Edinger (56 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+39) Chris Bogas (+9)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (240 Minutes) Ryan Van Buskirk (159 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Jason Deitsch (11 Goals) Adam Edinger (13 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 (239 Shots) Matt Smith (160 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.5%) Adam Edinger (24.2%)

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

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

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.29) Bill Ruggiero (2.77)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.917) Bill Ruggiero (0.916)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 8-4-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-2-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-2 on February 17th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday, April 2nd @ Great Lake Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, Michigan

Scoring in Bunches

Forward Jason Deitsch enters the week on a lengthy point streak. Deitsch is currently on an eleven-game point streak. The eleven-game point streak is both the longest current point streak by a K-Wings player and ties the K-Wings season high shared with Tyler Rennette.

Church Reaches 200

Forward Brad Church reached a personal milestone last Sunday against Quad City. Church, who had two assists during the K-Wings 5-1 victory, recorded his 200th career assist.

Man Advantage

Defenseman Greg Labenski has scored nine of his ten goals while the K-Wings have been on the power-play. The 9 power-play goals places Labenski second in the UHL among defenseman.

Time for School

The K-Wings will play their first of two straight Wednesday home school days, today during the 2nd Annual Education Day Presented by WKFR, American Village Builders, and Red Robin. Lifetime, Kalamazoo is 3-2-0 in morning games, including a victory earlier this season at Flint during the Generals Education Day.

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.

Karlander and Elzinga on the Radio

Join special guests Kory Karlander and Adam 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

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)

Saturday, February 25th @ Port Huron 7:30 PM

Wednesday, March 1st Vs Port Huron 10:30 AM (3rd Annual KPS Day Presented by Culvers)

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