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Countdown to Face-Off

March 24, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Two teams that are jockeying for playoff position will meet for the final time in the regular season. Kalamazoo leads the season series over Quad City with a record of 3-1-0, with two of those victories occurring at The Mark. On the season, the K-Wings are an impressive 11-6-3 against teams from the Western Division.

Tonight is game two of a three-game road trip for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo defeated Fort Wayne last Sunday in part one of the swing. The K-Wings come into contest just three points behind the Muskegon Fury for first place honors in the Central Division. Both the K-Wings and the Fury will face-off tomorrow night in Muskegon.

Between now and the end of the regular season, every game will feel like a playoff game for the Mallards. Quad City comes into the game just three points behind the Fort Wayne Komets for second place in the Western Division; however, they lead the Richmond RiverDogs by a single-point for the eight and final playoff spot in the UHL.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Quad City Mallards

Goals Nick Bootland (33 Goals) Chad Woollard (39 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (60 Assists) Glenn Detulleo (47 Assists)

Points Kory Karlander (69 Points) Chad Woollard (65 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+54) Steve O'Rourke (+16)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (278 Minutes) Frank Littlejohn (152 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Jason Deitsch (15 Goals) Chad Woollard (20 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (6 Goals) Patrick Nadeau (6 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Willis (6 GW) Chad Woollard (6 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (302 Shots) Chad Woollard (284 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (23.8%) Jeff Petruic (18.4%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma (4 Goals) Patrick Nadeau, J.J. Wrobel

Glenn Detulleo (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (66.7%) Jeff Petruic (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.16) Jason Tapp (2.69)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.922) Terry Friesen (0.914)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series Tied: 24-22-3

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-1 on February 24th @ The Mark of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Reaching the Century Mark

With his first shift of the game, defenseman Josh Elzinga will reach a personal milestone. Elzinga's first shift of the game would signify the 100th game in his professional career.

That's What Willis is Talking About

Forward Tyler Willis is currently on a seven-game assist streak. The seven-game streak is the longest assist streak in the United Hockey League and it is also just one-game shy of tying the K-Wings season high of eight games held by Tyler Rennette.

On a Roll

Kalamazoo's Damian Surma has scored a goal in each of his last five games. The five-game streak is the longest goal streak by a K-Wings player and it is also the second longest streak in the UHL.

Lighting the Lamp

So far this season, the K-Wings have scored 282 goals. The 282 goals sets a K-Wings UHL franchise record for most goals in a single-season. The old record was held by the 2003-04 team, which scored 281 goals.

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.

Antonovich and Turner on the Radio

Join special guests Jeff Antonovich and Jeff Turner 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, March 25th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Wednesday, March 29th Vs Flint 7:00 PM

Friday, March 31st @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 1st @ Flint 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 2nd @ Motor City 5:00 PM

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