IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on May 6, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings and the Rockford IceHogs will lace-up their skates tonight for game two of the UHL Colonial Cup Semi-Finals. The K-Wings took a one game to none lead in the best of seven series last night with a 3-1 victory at Wings Stadium.

The eight-day layoff didn't seem to affect the K-Wings, who scored the game's first three goals. Kalamazoo was led by Nick Bootland and Jason Deitsch, who each recorded a goal and an assist in the victory. Entering tonight, Kalamazoo is looking to extend a five-game winning streak.

With the series heading to the Rockford MetroCentre tomorrow, the IceHogs would love to win tonight and have the series even heading back to Rockford. With a point last night, forward Greg Barber now has seven in the playoffs, which ties him with Yannick Tifu for their IceHogs team lead in scoring.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Rockford IceHogs

Goals: Nick Bootland (6 Goals) Greg Barber, Chaz Johnson (4 Goals)

Assists: Briane Thompson (5 Assists) Yannick Tifu (6 Assists)

Points: Nick Bootland (9 Points) Yannick Tifu, Greg Barber (7 Points)

+/-: Nick Bootland (+9) Greg Barber (+6)

Penalty Minutes: Lucas Drake, Tyler Willis Robin Big Snake (40 Minutes)

Briane Thompson (19 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Lucas Drake, Nick Bootland (2 Goals) Billy Tibbetts, Corey Hessler (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Greg Barber (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Lucas Drake, Dustin Virag, Greg Barber, Yannick Tifu,

Jason Deitsch, Kory Karlander Rob Voltera, Chaz Johnson (1 Goal)

Nick Bootland (1 Goal)

Shots: Nick Bootland (25 Shots) Billy Tibbetts (21 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (37.5%) Mike Letizia (100.0%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.00) Scott Dickie (3.05)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.966) Michel Robinson (0.917)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Playoff Series: All-Time Playoff Series is Tied: 5-5 (record includes Madison 99-00)

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-1 in on May 5th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game One)

Next Meeting: Sunday, May 7th @ Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois (Game Three)

My Favorite Martin

Goaltender Joel Martin continues to shine in his postseason. Martin leads all UHL postseason goaltenders in goals against average (1.00), save percentage (0.966), and shutouts (2).

Five Alive

By recording their fifth victory of the postseason, the K-Wings have set a franchise record. The five victories are the most in a single-playoff year for the K-Wings since joining the United Hockey League.

Kaptain K-Wing

K-Wing Captain Nick Bootland leads all K-Wings players in scoring with nine points. Bootland, who had two points (1 goal, 1 assist) last night including the game-winning goal, is tied for sixth place in the league in playoff scoring.

Better to Give Than Receive

Defenseman Briane Thompson has been finding the open man in the postseason. Thompson, who leads the K-Wings with five assists, enters the game on a four-game assist streak.

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.

Drake and Manley on the Radio

Join special guests Lucas Drake and Mike Manley, 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, May 7th @ Rockford 5:00 PM (CDT)(Colonial Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Three)

Wednesday, May 10th @ Rockford 7:30 PM (CDT)(Colonial Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals Game Four)

*Friday, May 12th Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Five)

*Sunday, May 14th @ Rockford 5:00 PM (CDT)(Colonial Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Six)

*Tuesday, May 16th Vs Rockford 7:00 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals Game Seven)

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

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