IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on October 28, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


It will be a battle of the last two remaining undefeated teams in the United Hockey League, when the Kalamazoo Wings lace up their skates against Muskegon Fury. Tonight will also be the first of twelve meetings between the intra-state rivals. The game also coincides with one of the K-Wings' newest traditions, the 3rd Annual Orange Ice Game.

Kalamazoo is 1-1-0 in Orange Ice Games. The K-Wings lone defeat on the pumpkin ice was back on October 30, 2004, when Kalamazoo lost 4-3 to Muskegon. Kalamazoo won last year's Orange Ice affair 4-1 against Fort Wayne. This will be the first game for Kalamazoo since coming from behind last Saturday to defeat Flint 3-2.

In recent years, the Fury has been known as a team that gets off to fast starts and this year is no different. Muskegon is off to a perfect 6-0-0 start and leads the Eastern Conference by four points. Last season, the Fury started the year with a record of 10-0-0 before suffering their first loss to Kalamazoo on November 19th in Muskegon.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Muskegon Fury

Goals Scott Dobben (3 Goals) Mike Watt (9 Goals)

Assists Shawn Snider (4 Assists) Todd Robinson (13 Assists)

Points Scott Dobben, Kory Karlander, Todd Robinson (19 Points)

Shawn Snider (4 Points)

+/- Scott Dobben, Tyler Willis, Philippe Plante (+12)

Jeff Brown (+2)

Penalty Minutes Joe Markusen (19 Minutes) Bill Zalba (33 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Scott Dobben, Kory Karlander, Mike Watt, B.J. Radovich (2 Goals) Todd Robinson(3 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Scott Dobben (1 Goal) Todd Robinson,

Dave Noel-Bernier (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Scott Dobben, Kory Karlander, Rustyn Dolyny (2 GW)

B.J. Radovich (1 GW)

Shots: Shawn Snider (15 Shots) Mike Watt (30 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: B.J. Radovich (50.0%) Scott Barnes (40.0%)

Shootout Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Entire Team (0%) Entire Team (0%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (1.00) Ryan Cyr, Clayton Pool (2.33)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.967) Ryan Cyr (0.922)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 21-39-7

Season Series: First Meeting of Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-2 March 31st @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 15th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Trick or Treat

Kalamazoo will conclude their two-game home stand tonight against the Muskegon Fury. Fans are encouraged to dress for the occasion, as the K-Wings will conduct a costume contest and hold trick-or-treating on the concourse.

Getting Out in Front

In all three regular season games, the K-Wings have struck first. Besides being 3-0-0 this season when lighting the lamp before their opponents, Kalamazoo is 202-58-15 all-time in their UHL history when registering first on the scoreboard

Tied for Third

Last Saturday night was the 309th career UHL coaching victory for Head Coach Mark Reeds. The 309 wins ties Reeds with Robbie Nichols for 3rd All-Time in league coaching victories.

A New Face in the Lineup

Forward Justin Cross is making his K-Wing and professional debut tonight. Cross comes to Kalamazoo after four years at Niagara University (NY).

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. Fans of myspace can befriend the official site of Wings Stadium and the Kalamazoo Wings @ www.myspace.com/wingsstadium

Dobben and Snider on the Radio

Join special guests Scott Dobben and Shawn Snider, 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 29th @ Port Huron 5:00 PM

Friday, November 3rd Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Mark Vilneff Night)

Saturday, November 4th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (Championship Poster Night presented by Lake Pecor Home Mortgage)

Friday, November 10th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Word of Life Night)

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