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IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

April 7, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings and the Motor City Mechanics will finish off their home and home series tonight at Wings Stadium. The K-Wings, who defeated the Mechanics 3-1 at The Garage last Sunday, are 5-2-1 against their division rivals this season. After tonight, the two teams will meet once again at The Garage this Sunday to conclude their season series.

The K-Wings hit the ice tonight in continuance of their pursuit for first place in the Central Division. Kalamazoo starts the night just four points behind the Muskegon Fury for first place in both the United Hockey League and the Central Division. Tonight's game also starts an abbreviated two-game home stand for the K-Wings, which will conclude tomorrow night against the Port Huron Flags.

With five games remaining in their regular season, the Mechanics come into the game looking to move a step closer to securing a playoff spot. Motor City enters the game just three points ahead of both the Quad City Mallards and the Richmond RiverDogs for seventh place in the UHL. Three of the last five games for the Mechanics will be played away from The Garage.

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 (76 Points) Brent Gretzky (77 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+54) Adam Edinger (+10)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (289 Minutes) Tom Kotospoulos (222 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, Damian Surma (6 GW) Kris Vernarkski,

Adam Edinger (4 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (329 Shots) Matt Smith (211 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.6%) 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 (2.20) Bill Ruggiero (3.03)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.920) Bill Ruggiero (0.908)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 9-4-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 5-2-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-1 on April 2nd @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday, April 9th @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, Michigan

Rolling Along

Forwards Tyler Willis and Jason Deitsch both enter the week on lengthy point streaks. Willis is on a K-Wings high nine-game point streak, while Deitsch, who has recorded a point in 28 of his last 29 games, is on an eight-game point streak.

The Race for 300

Two K-Wings players are nearing the 300-point plateau in their career. Tyler Willis needs two points to reach the 300 mark, while Bootland is four points away.

Lighting the Lamp

The K-Wings are the most prolific scoring team in the UHL. Kalamazoo, who have scored 305 goals this season, are averaging a league best 4.36 goals a game.

Getting Everyone Involved

Every player on the K-Wings current roster has recorded at least one-point this season. The K-Wings are the only team in the UHL to reach that achievement.

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.

Willis and Virag on the Radio

Join special guests Tyler Willis and Dustin Virag 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, 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)

Saturday, April 15th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

-End of the Regular Season-

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