IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on February 28, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight game, the Kalamazoo Wings will lace up their skates against the Port Huron Flags. The K-Wings, who defeated the Flags 4-2, last Saturday in Port Huron, lead the season series over the Flags with a record of 6-0-1. Today is a special game between the teams, as this morning's face-off coincides with the 3rd Annual Kalamazoo Public School's Day Presented by WKFR and Culver's.

Kalamazoo comes into the game just three points behind the Muskegon Fury for the top spot in the Central Division. The K-Wings also enter today on a five-game unbeaten streak. Over their last five games, the K-Wings have a record of 4-0-1. The 3rd Annual KPS Day will also start a three-game home stand for the K-Wings, who are 18-5-4 inside of Wings Stadium this season.

The Port Huron Flags come into today's game looking to get back to their winning ways. Port Huron is currently on a two-game winless streak. In fact, the Flags are just 1-8-0 in their last nine games. Today will be the first road game for Interim Head Coach Kam White, who took over as head coach on Saturday after the Flags relieved Paul Willet of his duties.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Jason Deitsch (26 Goals) Brett Lutes (22 Goals)

Assists: Daniel Carriere (55 Assists) Aaron Brand (29 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (60 Points) Brett Lutes (50 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+43) Chris Hodgson (-3)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (246 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 (253 Shots) Brett Lutes (228 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.5%) Scott Horvath (12.0%)

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 (2.25) Scott Hay (3.95)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.919) Scott Hay (0.895)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 6-0-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 6-0-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-2 on February 12th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan Next Meeting: Saturday, March 11th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings will start a three game home stand today against the Port Huron Flags. Kalamazoo is 18-5-4 at Wings Stadium this season, which includes a record of 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Going to School

Today's game is the K-Wings will 3rd Annual KPS Day Presented by WKFR, and Culver's, Kalamazoo is 1-0-1 in morning games this season and 1-1-0 lifetime on KPS Day.

Up to 14

Forward Jason Deitsch enters the week on a lengthy point streak. Deitsch is currently on a 14-game point streak. The 14-game point streak is the longest current point streak by a K-Wings player, as well as a K-Wings season high.

Against Their Own

The K-Wings have played well against the Central Division. Entering today, the K-Wings are 20-4-3 against their own division, which includes a record of 6-0-1 against the Port Huron Flags.

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.

Martin and Ruff on the Radio

Join special guests Joel Martin and Lee Ruff 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, March 3rd Vs Danbury 7:30 PM

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

Friday, March 10th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 11th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (UHL Fights Colon Cancer Night)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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