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Countdown to Face-Off

May 20, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings and the Danbury Trashers return to the ice tonight for Game Two of the Colonial Cup Finals. The K-Wings defeated the Trashers last night at Wings Stadium to take a one game to none lead in the Best of Seven Series.

Kalamazoo's Nick Bootland and Tyler Rennette connected for four of the K-Wings six goals in Game One. Bootland has recorded a point in each of the K-Wings home playoff games, while Rennette has registered eight points in just three playoff games.

With the next three games of the series to be played in Danbury, the Trashers would love nothing more than to win tonight and have the series tied at 1-1. Danbury will also be looking to get out to a good start, as they are undefeated in the postseason when they lead after the first period.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Danbury Trashers

Goals: Lucas Drake, Nick Bootland (9 Goals) David Beauregard (11 Goals)

Assists: Jason Deitsch (8 Assists) Shawn Collymore (14 Assists)

Points: Nick Bootland (13 Points) David Beauregard,

Shawn Collymore (20 Points)

+/-: Mark Vilneff, Nick Bootland (+10) Jean-Michel Daoust (+10)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (29 Minutes) Danny Stewart (35 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Lucas Drake (6 Goals) Drew Omiciloi (5 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Lucas Drake (2 Goals) Shawn Collymore (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Lucas Drake, Nick Bootland (2 GW) Mike Omiciloi (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (43 Shots) Drew Omiciloi (73 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Tyler Rennette (33.3%) Jean-Michel Daoust (23.3%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.67) Jayme Platt (2.46)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.939) Jayme Platt (0.918)

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 6-1 on May 19th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game One)

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 24th @ Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, Connecticut (Game Three)

Reaching the Century "Mark"

Tonight will be a special tonight for defenseman Mark Vilneff. With his first shift of the game, Vilneff will have played in his 100th career playoff game.

Kaptain K-Wing

Team Captain Nick Bootland has given K-Wing fans much to cheer about in these playoffs. Bootland enters tonight on a five-game home goal and point streak.

A Night at The Drake

Forward Lucas Drake has lit the lamp nine times in these playoffs. Eight of Drake's nine goals have come while the K-Wings were at Wings Stadium.

Must See Hockey

You can add two more milestones to the K-Wings magical season. The crowd of 3,960 in Game One was the largest home crowd ever to see a K-Wings UHL playoff game. Also, so far in the playoffs, the K-Wings have welcomed 13,811 fans to Wings Stadium, which also sets a K-Wings UHL franchise record for most fans in a single-playoff 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.

Vilneff and Surma on the Radio

Join special guests Mark Vilneff and Damian Surma, 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. Due to travel to Danbury, the show will be taped this Sunday, May 21st at The Cabana Bar and Grill; however it will be aired on the radio at its usual timeslot.

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, May 24th @ Danbury 7:00 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Finals, Game Three)

Friday, May 26th @ Danbury 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Finals, Game Four)

*Saturday, May 27th @ Danbury 7:30 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Finals, Game Five)

*Tuesday, May 30th Vs Danbury 7:00 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Finals Game Six)

* Wednesday, May 31st Vs Danbury 7:00 PM (Colonial Cup Playoffs: Finals Game Seven)

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

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