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April 26, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Garage doors will be open tonight as the Kalamazoo Wings and the Motor City Mechanics get ready for Game Four of Round One of the UHL's Colonial Cup Playoffs. Kalamazoo enters the game leading the series three games to none.

While the K-Wings have had a historic season, a win tonight would give Kalamazoo their highest achievement in their franchise's history. A win over Motor City would advance Kalamazoo to the second round of the playoffs for the first-time in their UHL history.

It's win or stay home for the Mechanics, who are facing elimination in tonight's game. To keep their hopes alive, the Mechanics will need to keep getting production from Adam Edinger. Edinger has scored two of Motor City's four goals in this postseason.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics
Goals: Nick Bootland (5 Goals) Adam Edinger (2 Goals)
Assists: Kory Karlander, Jason Deitsch Kevin Hansen, David Herring (2 Assists)
Briane Thompson (3 Assists)
Points: Nick Bootland (7 Points) Adam Edinger, Kevin Hansen,
David Herring, Brent Gretzky (2 Points)
+/-: Nick Bootland (+7) Six Players (+/- 0)
Penalty Minutes: Lucas Drake (19 Minutes) Ryan Van Buskirk (36 Minutes)
Power Play Goals: Lucas Drake (2 Goals) Adam Edinger (1 Goal)
Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)
Game Winning Goals: Lucas Drake, Dustin Virag Entire Team (0 Goals)
Jason Deitsch (1 Goal)
Shots: Nick Bootland (17 Shots) Matt Smith (19 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (40.0%) Mel Angelstad (50.0%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.33) Rod Branch (4.02)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.956) Rod Branch (0.884)

All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Playoff Series 3-0
Best of Seven Series: K-Wings Lead Best of Seven Series Three Games to None
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 9-3 on April 23rd @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, MI.
Next Meeting: Saturday, April 29th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game Five If Necessary)

Leading the Pack
K-Wings Team Captain Nick Bootland has put up seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) in this postseason. The seven points and the five goals registered by Bootland lead all UHL players in playoff scoring.

Lighting the Lamp
The K-Wings set two UHL franchise records with their win on Sunday. The nine goals scored by Kalamazoo was the most in playoff history, while their six goal margin of victory was their largest in their playoff history.

Killing Time
After killing 83.5% of their opponent's power-plays in the regular season, the K-Wings have stepped up their penalty kill in the playoffs. Kalamazoo is second in the UHL in this postseason, killing 93.8% of their opponent's power-plays.

An Awarding Experience
This week has been filled will player awards for the K-Wings. On Monday, Jason Deitsch and Joel Martin became the first K-Wings ever selected to the league's All-Rookie Team. On Tuesday, Martin joined Greg Labenski and Daniel Carriere on the UHL All-Star Team. Today, the league honored Jason Deitsch by naming him Rookie of the Year.


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.

K-Wings Live
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 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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