IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on November 3, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight game, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Port Huron Flags. Kalamazoo escaped Port Huron last Sunday with a 3-2 shootout victory. All-time the K-Wings lead the series over the Flags with a record of 10-0-1.

Kalamazoo has dominated the 11-game series over Port Huron, outscoring the Flags 50-11 in their last 8 games and 66-17 overall in the series. Besides concluding a home and home series with Port Huron; tonight will also initiate a four-game home stand for Kalamazoo.

Last Sunday, Port Huron proved they can strike in a moments notice producing two-goals in a 30 second span. The Flags can find scoring in array of ways and they have received offensive contributions from 15 different players.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals Scott Dobben, B.J. Radovich (3 Goals) Seven Players (2 Goals)

Assists Shawn Snider, Mark Cadotte (5 Assists) Casey Handrahan (5 Assists)

Points Shawn Snider (5 Points) Greg Bullock (6 Points)

+/- Tyler Willis, Jeff Brown, Josh Elzinga (+4)

Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn (+1)

Penalty Minutes Joe Markusen, Tyler Willis (19 Minutes) Jeff Cameron (28 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Scott Dobben, Kory Karlander, Five Players (1 Goal) B.J. Radovich, Justin Cross (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Scott Dobben (1 Goal) Trevor Edwards,

Ryan Markham (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Scott Dobben, Kory Karlander, Jeremy Tucker, Ryan Markham (1 GW)

B.J. Radovich (1 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (25 Shots) Chris Pittman, Ryan Gillis,

Jeff Cameron (22 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (66.7%) Pat Sutton (50.0%)

Shootout Goals: Alexander Valentin, Entire Team (0 Goals)

Kory Karlander (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Alexander Valentin, Entire Team (0%)

Kory Karlander (100%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (1.75) Noah Ruden (2.35)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.944) Noah Ruden (0.931)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 10-0-1

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 1-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won in a shootout 3-2 October 29th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, MI Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 22nd @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan

Making His Debut

Forward Brett Pilkington will be making his professional debut tonight for the K-Wings. Before coming to Kalamazoo, Pilkington was a four-year contributor for Bowling Green State University.

Justin Credible

Forward Justin Cross is off to a great start to his professional career. Last Sunday, in his second pro game, Cross netted both K-Wings regulation goals in the team's 3-2 shootout win over Port Huron.

Five Alive

With an assist on Sunday, forward Shawn Snider has increased his point-streak to five games. Snider is the lone member of the K-Wings to register a point in each of the team's first five contests of the year.

Goaltender of the Month

Goaltender Tom Askey had a colossal month of October leading the league in goals against average (1.75), save percentage (0.944) and tied for the UHL lead in shutouts (1). For his efforts, the UHL named Askey Southern Sports Supply Goaltender of the Month.

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 at www.myspace.com/wingsstadium.

Herring and Radovich on the Radio

Join special guests David Herring and B.J. Radovich, 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 Mondays 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

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

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

Saturday, November 11th Vs Chicago 7:30 PM (U.S. Army and Win-Win Night)

Sunday, November 12th @ Quad City 3:00 PM (CST)

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