IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on October 12, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Tonight in Elmira, the curtain opens on the 2006-07 season. The K-Wings begin the year with two straight games against the Jackals. Kalamazoo holds the lifetime edge over Elmira with a record of 11-7-1; however, the Jackals did skate away with a 3-2 victory in their last encounter on March 17th against the K-Wings.

Starting the season on the road is a familiar situation for the K-Wings. In seven UHL seasons, the K-Wings have never opened up at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo hits the ice with six returning players from last season's championship squad, including Nick Bootland, Adam Elzinga, Casey Handrahan, Kory Karlander, Nick Toneys and Tyler Willis.

Elmira is looking to start a new chapter in their franchise's history. With the addition of Robbie Nichols as General Manager and Kris Waltze as Head Coach, the Jackals look to return to postseason after a two-year absence. Helping Elmira fulfill their goal are newcomers Scott Drevitch and Frank Littlejohn, who signed with the team in the off season.

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All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 11-7-1

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-2 March 17th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday, October 15th @ First Arena in Elmira, New York

The Lettermen

Earlier this week, the K-Wings announced this seasons captains. For the second straight season, Nick Bootland will wear the Captain's "C", while Kory Karlander and Adam Elzinga have been named Assistant Captains.

Looking Good

Kalamazoo is breaking out new jerseys for this season. The K-Wings will unveil their road uniforms this evening. In the upcoming weeks, Kalamazoo will debut new home and alternate jerseys.

Starting Off Light

To start the season, the K-Wings game load is fairly light. Kalamazoo will hit the ice only four times in the first 16 days of the season.

Getting Out of the Gate

Since moving to Kalamazoo from Madison, Wisconsin the K-Wings have done well on opening nights. Kalamazoo enters tonight 4-2-0 in season openers, including 3-0-0 under Mark Reeds.

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, photos, information about Wings Stadium events, and much much more.

Askey and Elzinga on the Radio

Join special guests Tom Askey and Adam Elzinga, 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 Grille 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, October 15th @ Elmira 4:00 PM

Saturday, October 21st Vs Flint 7:30 PM (Home Opener Presented by WZUU 92.3 FM and Meijer)

Saturday, October 28th Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (3rd Annual Orange Ice Game Presented by WRKR)

Sunday, October 29th @ Port Huron 5:00 PM




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