IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on April 2, 2006 under 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 eighth between the division rivals this season. The game is also the first part of a home and home series between the teams. Starting today, the K-Wings and Mechanics will battle three times over the next seven days.

The K-Wings are 4-2-1 against the Mechanics this season; however, Kalamazoo will be looking to snap a two-game winless streak against Motor City. Kalamazoo enters the game four points behind the Muskegon Fury for first place honors in both the league and the Central Division.

Motor City has positioned themselves nicely for a playoff run. While they haven't clinched a playoff spot, the Mechanics, who have gone 8-0-1 in their last nine games, have a five point lead for Quad City and a seven point lead over Richmond for the seven place in the league.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals Nick Bootland (37 Goals) Adam Edinger (49 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (65 Assists) Brent Gretzky (63 Assists)

Points Jason Deitsch (75 Points) Brent Gretzky (77 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+55) Adam Edinger (+11)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (289 Minutes) Tom Kotospoulos (220 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Jason Deitsch (17 Goals) Adam Edinger (18 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (6 Goals) Kris Vernarsky (4 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Willis (6 GW) Kris Vernarkski, Adam Edinger (4 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (327 Shots) Matt Smith (210 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (25.4%) Adam Edinger (24.1%)

Shootout Goals: Damian Surma (6 Goals) Adam Edinger (8 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Lee Ruff (75%) Chris Gignac (83.3%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.23) Bill Ruggiero (3.03)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.920) Rod Branch (0.908)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 8-4-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-2-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost in a shootout 5-4 on February 22nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, April 7th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Striking First

When the K-Wings have scored first this season, they have usually won. On the season, the K-Wings are 40-4-3 when they score the games first goal.

First Day of the Week

So far this season the K-Wings have faired well on games played on Sunday. Coming into today, Kalamazoo has a record of 9-0-1 on games played on the first day of the week.

Seventh Heaven

Forward Jason Deitsch enters today on a seven-game point streak. Besides the seven-game point streak, Deitsch has recorded a point in 27 of his last 28 games.

Getting Reacquainted

The K-Wings and the Mechanics have already played seven times this season, but the two teams will get better acquainted this week. Today starts a stretch of three games in a seven-day span between the division rivals.

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.

Deitsch and Handrahan on the Radio

Join special guests Jason Deitsch and Casey Handrahan 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, April 7th Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (Team Poster Night Presented by WRKR,

Fed-Ex Kinkos and Mark Maurer Great Lakes Mortgage Company)

Saturday, April 8th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Fan Appreciation Night Presented by Terminix)

Sunday, April 9th @ Motor City 5:00 PM

Wednesday, April 12th Vs Adirondack 7:00 PM

Friday, April 14th @ Missouri 8:00 PM (CST)

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