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Countdown to Face-Off

April 8, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the final time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Port Huron Flags. Tonight will be the tenth meeting between the teams this season. So far the season series has been dominated by Kalamazoo, as the K-Wings are 8-0-1 against their division rivals, with four of those victories occurring at Wings Stadium.

With their victory last night over the Motor City Mechanics, coupled by the Flint Generals' win over the Muskegon Fury, the Kalamazoo Wings have pulled within two points of first place honors in both the league, as well as the Central Division. On the season, the K-Wings are 27-6-4 against teams from their own division.

The Port Huron Flags come into Wings Stadium looking to play the roll of spoiler. With just three games remaining on their schedule, the Flags could have a say in the playoff picture. After tonight, the Flags will have a home and home series next weekend against the Motor City Mechanics. Port Huron also comes into the game looking to snap a seven-game winless streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Nick Bootland (37 Goals) Brett Lutes (23 Goals)

Assists: Daniel Carriere (65 Assists) Aaron Brand (29 Assists)

Points: Jason Deitsch (78 Points) Brett Lutes (51 Points)

+/-: Greg Labenski (+54) Dan Oleksy (-1)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (293 Minutes) Steve Dix (267 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Jason Deitsch (16 Goals) Brett Lutes (16 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Mike Manley (6 Goals) Petr Jelinek (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Tyler Willis, Damian Surma (6 GW) Brett Lutes, Trevor Edwards (2 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (334 Shots) Brett Lutes (234 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.6%) Petr Jelinek (11.5%)

Shootout Goals: Damian Surma (6 Goals) Brett Lutes (9 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Lee Ruff (75.0%) Jim Murphy (80.0%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.22) Scott Hay (4.02)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.920) Scott Hay (0.895)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 8-0-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 8-0-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 8-1 on March 11th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

It's the M.I.B.

Kalamazoo will be the men in blue tonight, as the K-Wings will don their third jerseys. The K-Wings, who are 4-1-0 this season when wearing blue, will auction off their alternate jerseys following tonight's game. Also following tonight's game the K-Wings will host their Annual Player Awards Ceremony.

Rolling Along

Forwards Tyler Willis and Jason Deitsch both enter the game on lengthy point streaks. Willis is on a K-Wings high ten-game point streak, while Deitsch, who has recorded a point in 29 of his last 30 games, is on a nine-game point streak.

Nearing Milestones

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

The Mad Hatter

Forward Lucas Drake netted his second hat trick of the season last night, during the K-Wings 5-3 victory over Motor City. On the season, Drake has scored a career-high 34 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.

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

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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