IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on April 22, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


After a hard-hitting contest last night in Game One of the Best of Seven Round One Series, the Kalamazoo Wings and the Motor City Mechanics are ready to take the ice again. After falling behind 1-0 in the opening period, the K-Wings scored two unanswered goals to win last night's game 2-1.

Knowing that the series heads to The Garage tomorrow afternoon; the K-Wings would love nothing more than to win another game on Wings Stadium ice. Dating back to last season, the K-Wings will be looking to extend a two-game home playoff winning streak.

The Mechanics set the tone of last night's game with a lot of physical play. With their first playoff game in their franchise's history behind them, Motor City will be looking to duplicate their hard-hitting style of play in hopes to tie the series up at one-game apiece heading into tomorrow's game in Fraser.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals: Nick Bootland, Lucas Drake (1 Goal) Adam Edinger (1 Goal)

Assists: Jason Deitsch, Dustin Virag, Kevin Hansen (1 Assist)

Kory Karlander, Adam Elzinga (1 Assist)

Points: Nick Bootland, Lucas Drake, Adam Edinger, Kevin Hansen (1 Point)

Jason Deitsch, Dustin Virag,

Kory Karlander, Adam Elzinga (1 Point)

+/-: Mark Vilneff, Tyler Willis, Adam Elzinga, Fourteen Players (+/- 0)

Kory Karlander, Nick Bootland (+1)

Penalty Minutes: Greg Labenski (6 Minutes) Kevin Hansen (6 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Lucas Drake (1 Goal) Adam Edinger (1 Goal)

Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Lucas Drake (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shots: Lucas Drake, Nick Bootland (4 Shots) Matt Smith (5 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Lucas Drake, Nick Bootland (25.0 %) Adam Edinger (50.0%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.00) Rod Branch (2.03)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.944) Rod Branch (0.938)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Playoff Series 1-0

Best of Seven Series: K-Wings Lead Best of Seven Series One Game to None

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 2-1 on April 21st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday, April 23rd @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, MI. (Game Three)

New Franchise Record

With his victory last night, Joel Martin set the K-Wings UHL franchise record for most postseason victories. In his K-Wings career, Martin has won three of his four playoff appearances.

Picking Up Where He Left Off

During the regular season forward Lucas Drake set a personal career high for goals in a season with 35. Yesterday's goal by Drake, which proved to be the game-winner, was his first playoff goal in his career.

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings, who set their UHL franchise record this season by winning 27 regular season home games, will be looking to extend a streak tonight. Dating back to last season, the K-Wings have won two straight home playoff games at Wings Stadium.

Topping the List

K-Wing defensemen Mark Vilneff and Daniel Carriere enter tonight's game tied for a Kalamazoo UHL franchise record. Both players have played in 12 playoff games, which is more than any other player that has played for the UHL K-Wings.

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

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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