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May 9, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings and the Rockford IceHogs will continue their Semi-Final Series with a pivotal Game Four. The K-Wings into the contest with a commanding three games to none lead after defeating the IceHogs on Sunday by the final of 3-1 in the MetroCentre.

The multi-dimensional K-Wings have found success in these playoffs by receiving offensive contributions from 17 of the 18 players that have dressed. If the K-Wings can pull off a victory in a Game Four, it would earn them their first trip to the Colonial Cup Finals.

After suffering their first loss at home in the postseason on Sunday, its win or stay home for the Rockford IceHogs. The IceHogs have shown a lot of tenacity in this series, especially in the third period, where they outscored the K-Wings 6-0.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Rockford IceHogs

Goals: Lucas Drake (8 Goals) Billy Tibbetts (7 Goals)

Assists: Jason Deitsch (7 Assists) Preston Mizzi (9 Assists)

Points: Jason Deitsch, Nick Bootland Billy Tibbetts (10 Points)

Kory Karlander (10 Points)

+/-: Mark Vilneff, Adam Elzinga (+9) Ryan Carrigan, Greg Barber (+6)

Penalty Minutes: Greg Labenski (23 Minutes) Robin Big Snake (60 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Lucas Drake (5 Goals) Billy Tibbetts (4 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Lucas Drake (2 Goals) Greg Barber (3 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Lucas Drake (2 Goals) Greg Barber, Yannick Tifu,

Rob Voltera, Chaz Johnson (1 Goal)

Shots: Nick Bootland (35 Shots) Billy Tibbetts (28 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Tyler Rennette (100.0%) Mike Letizia, Bruce Watson (33.3%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.85) Ronnie Vogel (2.67)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.934) Michel Robinson (0.917)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Playoff Series: 7-5 (record includes Madison 99-00)

Best of Seven Series: K-Wings Leads Best of Seven Series Three Games to None

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 2-1 in on May 7th @ Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois (Game Three)

Next Meeting: Friday, May 12th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game Five If Necessary)

Road Warriors

The K-Wings, who had won seven straight games in this postseason, have had success away from Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo comes into Wednesday's game on a three-game road winning streak. In the postseason, the K-Wings have outscored their opponents 13-4 in road games.

He's Baaaack

After missing 34 straight games, forward Tyler Rennette made his presence felt in game three of the K-Wings best of seven Colonial Cup Semi-Final Series. Rennette scored the K-Wings first goal during Kalamazoo's 2-1 victory on Sunday.

Isn't That Special

A majority of the K-Wings goals scored in their series with Rockford have been scored through their special teams. Kalamazoo has scored 10 of their 13 goals (6 power-play, 4 shorthanded) with their special teams.

Lighting the Lamp

Forward Damian Surma enters Game Four on a two-game goal streak. Surma, who has two goals in this postseason, scored the game-winner in Game Three.

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.

Elzinga and Ruff on the Radio

Join special guests Adam Elzinga and Lee Ruff, 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

*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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