IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 25, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The top two teams in the Central Division will face-off, as the Kalamazoo Wings travel to Muskegon to battle the two-time defending Colonial Cup Champions, the Muskegon Fury. Tonight is the 10th of 11 meetings between the teams this season. The K-Wings lead the season series with a record of 5-3-1.

After losing last night to Quad City, Kalamazoo enters tonight's game looking to get back into the win column. The K-Wings, who are currently in second place in the Central Division, trail the Fury by five points for both the division and overall lead in the United Hockey League.

Since losing to Kalamazoo on March 12th, Muskegon has rattled off five-straight victories. The five-game winning streak is tied with Danbury and Motor City for the longest winning streak in the UHL. The Fury, who have gone 8-2-0 in their last 10 games, lead Rockford by four points for first place overall in the league.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Muskegon Fury

Goals: Nick Bootland (34 Goals) Robin Bouchard (54 Goals)

Assists: Daniel Carriere (61 Assists) Jeff Nelson (74 Assists)

Points: Daniel Carriere (70 Points) Robin Bouchard (110 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+54) David Van Drunen (+38)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (280 Minutes) Ken Fels (209 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Jason Deitsch (15 Goals) Robin Bouchard (30 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Mike Manley (6 Goals) David Wrigley (4 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Tyler Willis (6 GW) Ryan Keller (10 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (304 Shots) Robin Bouchard (316 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.1%) Jeff Nelson (20.0%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma (4 Goals) Robin Bouchard (7 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (66.7%) Robin Bouchard (63.6%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.26) Clayton Pool (2.93)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.919) Clayton Pool (0.906)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 20-38-7

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 5-3-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-0 on March 12th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, March 31st @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

Starting Off

The K-Wings have outscored their opponents 99-40 in the first period this season. The margin of +50 is the largest scoring margin in the opening period in the UHL.

Big Willy Style

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

On the Rebound

Kalamazoo has played well following a loss. The K-Wings, who lost to Quad City yesterday, are 12-2-3 following a loss.

Against Their Own

The Kalamazoo Wings have played very well against their own division. On the season, the K-Wings are 23-5-3 against the Central Division, which includes a record of 5-3-1 against Muskegon.

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

Wednesday, March 29th Vs Flint 7:00 PM

Friday, March 31st @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 1st @ Flint 7:30 PM

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

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