IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

February 25, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It's the first part of a home and home series between the Kalamazoo Wings and the Port Huron Flags. After tonight's encounter, the two teams will face-off against each other Wednesday morning at Wings Stadium during the 3rd Annual Kalamazoo Public School Day Presented by Culver's. Tonight is the seventh meeting of the season between the teams. The K-Wings lead the season series over the Flags with a record of 5-0-1.

The Kalamazoo Wings will conclude a two-game road swing tonight. Kalamazoo won the first part of the trip with a 5-1 victory last night in Quad City. The K-Wings are currently on a four-game unbeaten streak. In their last four games, the K-Wings have a record of 3-0-1. Kalamazoo will also try to extend a three-game road winning streak.

The Port Huron Flags will start a new era in their franchises young history. Port Huron's Chairman of the Board and General Manager Herb Hammond will take over as Interim Head Coach after the team relived Paul Willet of his duties. Hammond is a former scout for the Minnesota Wild and his coaching experience with both Brown University and Oswego State University (NY).

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Nick Bootland, Jason Deitsch (25 Goals) Brett Lutes (22 Goals)

Assists: Daniel Carriere (54 Assists) Aaron Brand (29 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (60 Points) Brett Lutes (49 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+41) Jake Laime (+/- 0)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (242 Minutes) Steve Dix (224 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Jason Deitsch (13 Goals) Brett Lutes (15 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Mike Manley (6 Goals) Petr Jelinek (2 Goals)

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

Shots: Nick Bootland (250 Shots) Brett Lutes (217 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.5%) Scott Horvath (12.1%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma (4 Goals) Brett Lutes (9 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (66.7%) Jim Murphy (80.0%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.26) Scott Hay (4.03)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.919) Scott Hay, Jeremy Symington (0.893)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 5-0-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 5-0-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 11-3 on February 12th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 1st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Up to 13

Forward Jason Deitsch enters tonight on a thirteen-game point streak. The thirteen-game point streak is both the longest current point streak and a season high by a K-Wings player this season.

Three in a Row

Forward Damian Surma is currently on a three-game goal streak. In his last three games, Surma has scored four goals with three of them coming off of the power-play.

Carriere Nearing Record

Carriere is closing in on a K-Wings UHL franchise record. Carriere, who has 58 points, needs one point to break the record for most points by a defenseman. Carriere currently shares the record with, former K-Wing Guy Dupuis (2003-04).

It's Been a Long Time

The K-Wings were out shot last night by the Quad City Mallards. By getting out shot, the K-Wings snapped a 29 game streak of out shooting their opponents. On the season, Kalamazoo has only been out shot six times. The K-Wings are 2-4-0 when they get out shot by their opposition.

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

Friday, March 3rd Vs Danbury 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 4th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Pepsi Night)

Friday, March 10th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

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