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Countdown to Face-Off

April 21, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The United Hockey League's 2006 Colonial Cup Playoffs begin all around the league tonight including at Wings Stadium, where the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Motor City Mechanics. During the regular season, the K-Wings were 7-2-1 against the Mechanics, which includes a record of 3-1-1 at Wings Stadium.

During the regular season, no team in the United Hockey League had a better home record than the K-Wings. Kalamazoo, which set their UHL franchise record for most home wins (27) in a single-season, will be looking to duplicate that success in the postseason, as the K-Wings will have home-ice advantage in the series.

In their second season of existence, the Motor City Mechanics will make their first-ever appearance in the Colonial Cup Playoffs. While this will be the trip to the postseason for the Mechanics, 19 of their 21 players do have playoff experience, including four players (Andrei Lupandin, Vlad Serov, Mel Angelstad and Rod Branch) that have won championships in their careers.

Regular Season

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals Nick Bootland (39 Goals) Adam Edinger (51 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (70 Assists) Brent Gretzky (65 Assists)

Points Jason Deitsch (87 Points) Brent Gretzky (80 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+54) Adam Edinger (+11)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (304 Minutes) Tom Kotsopoulos (224 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Jason Deitsch (18 Goals) Adam Edinger (19 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals Tyler Willis, Kory Karlander Kris Vernarksky, Adam Edinger (4 Goals)

Damian Surma (6 Goals)

Shots: Nick Bootland (362 Shots) Adam Edinger (224 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.5 %) Adam Edinger (22.8%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.20) Bill Ruggiero (2.83)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.921) Bill Buggiero (0.913)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Playoff Series: All-Time is Tied: 0-0

Best of Seven Series: Best of Seven Series is Tied: 0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 2-1 in a shootout on April 9th @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in

Fraser, Michigan (Regular Season)

Next Meeting: Saturday, April 22nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game Two)

No More Shootouts

During the regular season, the K-Wings were 4-7 in games decided by shootouts; however, starting with Friday night's contest the UHL will decide regulation ties by sudden death overtime. In their UHL history, the K-Wings are 2-1 in games decided in overtime.

Top Rookie

Forward Jason Deitsch finished the regular season with 87 points (38 goals, 49 assists). The 87 points by Deitsch not only led all K-Wings Rookies, but it also led all UHL Rookies in scoring. On Tuesday, Deitsch received the UHL's Easton Rookie of the Month for April, the award was the second earned by Jason this year.

Good Combination

The Kalamazoo Wings led the UHL by averaging 4.37 goals a game. Kalamazoo also led the league by averaging their opposition to 2.41 goals a game.

Iron Men

The K-Wings had four iron men on their roster. Nick Bootland, Daniel Carriere, Kory Karlander and Adam Elzinga were the only K-Wings to play in every one of the team's 76 games.

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.

Rennette and Thompson on the Radio

Join special guests Tyler Rennette and Briane Thompson 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 22nd Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Round One, Game Two)

Sunday, April 23rd @ Motor City 5:00 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Round One, Game Three)

Wednesday, April 26th @ Motor City 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Round One, Game Four)

*Saturday, April 29 Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Round One, Game Five)

*Monday, May 1st @ Motor City 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Round One, Game Six)

*Tuesday, May 2nd Vs Motor City 7:00 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Round One Game Seven)

(* Denotes Games that Will Only Be Played If Necessary)

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