IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on April 9, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the third time in the last seven days, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Motor City Mechanics. Tonight will be the final meeting of the regular season between the teams. On the season, the K-Wings are 6-2-1 against the Mechanics, which includes two straight victories over Motor City.

The K-Wings come into the contest on a four-game winning streak. With just four games remaining in the Kalamazoo's regular season, the K-Wings start the night just two points behind the Muskegon Fury for first place honors in both the UHL and the Central Division.

While the K-Wings are looking to continue a streak, the Mechanics are hoping to end one. Motor City comes into the game on a three-game losing streak. With three games remaining in the regular season, Motor City's magic number to clinch a playoff spot is five points.


Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics
Goals Nick Bootland (38 Goals) Adam Edinger (51 Goals)
Assists Daniel Carriere (66 Assists) Brent Gretzky (64 Assists)
Points Jason Deitsch (82 Points) Brent Gretzky (78 Points)
+/- Greg Labenski (+54) Adam Edinger (+9)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (293 Minutes) Ryan Van Buskirk (228 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Jason Deitsch (17 Goals) Adam Edinger (19 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (6 Goals) Kris Vernarsky (4 Goals)
Game Winning Goals Tyler Willis, Damian Surma Kris Vernarkski,
Kory Karlander (6 GW) Adam Edinger (4 Goals)
Shots: Nick Bootland (339 Shots) Matt Smith (214 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.5%) Adam Edinger (24.5%)
Shootout Goals: Damian Surma (6 Goals) Adam Edinger (8 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: Lee Ruff (75%) Chris Gignac (83.3%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.22) 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: 10-4-2
Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 6-2-1
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-3 on April 7th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season





Karlander Ties Franchise Mark
Kalamazoo's Kory Karlander, who recorded a hat trick last night against Port Huron, tied a K-Wings UHL franchise record. Karlander's first goal, which proved to be the game-winner, tied the K-Wings record for most game-winners in a season (6). The record is held by four players including Tyler Willis, who tied the record earlier this season.

Rolling Along
Forwards Tyler Willis and Jason Deitsch both enter the game on lengthy point streaks. Willis, who recorded his 300th career point last night, is on a K-Wings high eleven-game point streak, while Deitsch, who has recorded a point in 30of his last 31 games, is on a ten-game point streak.

The 300 Club
Forward Nick Bootland is nearing a personal milestone. Bootland enters tonight's game just two points shy of 300 for his career.

Against Their Own
Tonight is the K-Wings last regular season game against their own division. On the season, the K-Wings are 28-6-4 against the Central Division, including a record of 6-2-1 against the Mechanics.

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
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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