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IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

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April 23, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


After playing two games at Wings Stadium, the Kalamazoo Wings and the Motor City Mechanics will drive down I-94 to Fraser, Michigan for games three and four of Round One of the Colonial Cup Playoffs. Kalamazoo enters game three with a two games to none advantage in the series.

Kalamazoo is looking to rekindle the same magic they found at The Garage in the regular season. The K-Wings were 4-1-0 in Fraser during their five games this year, which includes two straight victories in The Garage.

While home ice was good for the K-Wings, the Mechanics are hoping the same is true for them. During the regular season, Motor City was splendid at home, as the Mechanics revved up their engines to the record of 23-12-3 in The Garage.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics

Goals: Nick Bootland (2 Goals) Adam Edinger (1 Goal)

Assists: Kory Karlander (2 Assists) Kevin Hansen (1 Assist)

Points: Nick Bootland (3 Points) Adam Edinger, Kevin Hansen (1 Point)

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

Kory Karlander, Nick Bootland (+2)

Penalty Minutes: Lucas Drake (19 Minutes) David Herring (30 Minutes)

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

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

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

Shots: Nick Bootland (11 Shots) Matt Smith (12 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Nick Bootland (27.3%) Adam Edinger (50.0%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (0.50) Rod Branch (2.52)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.977) Rod Branch (0.931)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Playoff Series 2-0

Best of Seven Series: K-Wings Lead Best of Seven Series Two Games to None

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-0 on April 22nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 26th @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, MI. (Game Four)

Oh What a Night

The K-Wings have played two UHL playoff games on April 22nd in their franchise's history. In both games, the K-Wings have shutout their opposition. Besides shutting out the Mechanics last night, the K-Wings also blanked the Fort Wayne Komets on April 22, 2004; both games were played at Wings Stadium.

Kaptain K-Wing

K-Wings Captain Nick Bootland enters today's game tied for the league lead in goals scored in the postseason. Both Bootland and Quad City's Chad Woollard have found the net three times in this postseason.

All Boxed In

Last night's game at Wings Stadium established two penalty records for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo set their UHL franchise records for most PIMS in a playoff game (59), while forward Lucas Drake set the record for most PIMS for a single player in the postseason (19).

Sunday's Best

The K-Wings are hoping for the same success in the playoffs on Sunday, that they had in the regular season. Kalamazoo was 11-0-1 this year on games played on Sunday's.

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

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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