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Countdown to Face-Off

April 14, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The final weekend of the United Hockey League's regular season starts tonight, as the Kalamazoo Wings travel to St. Charles, Missouri to face-off against the Missouri River Otters. The K-Wings are 3-1-1 against the Otters this season; however, they are 0-1-1 at The Family Arena.

Kalamazoo enters the game on a UHL high six-game winning streak. With just two games remaining in the regular season, the K-Wings are tied with Muskegon for first-place in both the league and the Central Division.

Though they are eliminated from playoff contention, the River Otters could have a say in the playoff picture. After playing the K-Wings tonight, the River Otters will finish off their season tomorrow at home against Richmond, who enter the weekend tied with Motor City for the eighth and final playoff seed

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Missouri River Otters

Goals Nick Bootland (38 Goals) Jim Duhart (26 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (66 Assists) Jim Duhart (31 Assists)

Points Jason Deitsch (85 Points) Jim Duhart (57 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+54) Mike Richards, Tim Krueckl (+3)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (300 Minutes) Brad MacMillian (230 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Jason Deitsch (17 Goals) Jim Duhart (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (6 Goals) Blake Stewart, Steve Makway (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Willis, Damian Surma Lars Pettersen (3 GW)

Kory Karlander (6 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (350 Shots) Blake Stewart (204 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.3%) Scott Dobben (19.4%)

Shootout Goals: Damian Surma (7 Goals) Blake Stewart (5 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Lee Ruff (75.0%) Brad MacMillian, Scott Dobben (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.17) Corey Wogtech (2.98)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.922) Corey Wogtech (0.908)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 37-13-6

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 7-2 on March 18th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

On a Roll

Kalamazoo will be looking to extend their UHL high six-game winning streak. The K-Wings come into The Family Arena tied with the Muskegon Fury for first place honors in both the league and the Central Division.

A Historic Night

The K-Wings victory Wednesday (4/12) versus Adirondack was a historic one for the franchise. The win established franchise single-season UHL records for overall wins (51) and home victories (27). It was also meaningful night for goaltender Joel Martin. The victory, which was Martin's 35th of the season, established the K-Wings record for goaltender victories in a single-season.

An Even Dozen

Forward Jason Deitsch is currently on a K-Wings' high 12-game point streak. Deitsch, who leads all UHL rookies in scoring with 85 points (36 goals, 49 assists), has recorded at least one-point in 32 of his last 33 games.

"Ruffing" It

Defenseman Lee Ruff leads all UHL defenseman in shooting percentage at 14.3%. Ruff has split time this season both at defense and at forward.

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.

Bootland and Labenski on the Radio

Join special guests Nick Bootland and Greg Labenski 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 15th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (End of the Regular Season)

Friday, April 21st Vs TBA 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Round One, Game One)

Saturday, April 22nd Vs TBA 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Round One, Game Two)

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