IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on November 10, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


A rivalry will be renewed tonight when the Kalamazoo Wings host the Fort Wayne Komets. This is the first of ten meetings between the archrivals, which includes five encounters at Wings Stadium.

Kalamazoo is looking to rebound after suffering its worst defeat of the season, a three goal loss (7-4) last Saturday to Flint. The K-Wings will receive a big boost to the lineup tonight as 6-7 defenseman Chris McAllister makes his K-Wings debut.

No UHL team of late has been better than Fort Wayne. The Komets come into Wings Stadium riding a league high 6-game winning streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals: Kory Karlander, Justin Cross (4 Goals) J.C. Ruid (8 Goals)

Assists: Shawn Snider, Bruce Richardson (12 Assists)

Casey Handrahan (7 Assists)

Points: Shawn Snider (8 Points) J.C. Ruid (15 Points)

+/-: Tyler Willis, Jeff Brown, Mario Larocque, Bruce Richardson (+5)

Andrew Leach (+2)

Penalty Minutes: David Herring (35 Minutes) Kevin Hansen (52 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander, Justin Cross (3 Goals) J.C. Ruid (4 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Scott Dobben (1 Goal) J.C. Ruid, Jonathan Goodwin

K.J. Voorhees (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Kory Karlander (2 GW) J.C. Ruid (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (32 Shots) Guy Dupuis (33 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (40.0%) J.C. Ruid (27.6%)

Shootout Goals: Alexander Valentin, Martin Gascon, J.C. Ruid

Kory Karlander (1 Goal) Bruce Richardson (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Alexander Valentin, Martin Gascon, J.C. Ruid

Kory Karlander (100%) Bruce Richardson (1 Goal)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (1.96) Kevin St. Pierre (2.15)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.933) Kevin St. Pierre (0.933)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 22-25-9

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-3 April 15th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Next Meeting: Friday, December 15th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Making His Debut

Defenseman Chris McAllister has been activated off the 14-Day IR and will be in the lineup tonight against Fort Wayne. McAllister, an 11-year veteran, has skated in 301 NHL games.

Herring on Suspension

Forward David Herring will be out of tonight's game because of one-game league suspension. Herring received the suspension for his match penalty last Saturday versus Flint.

Kris Cross

Just like the rap group of the 90's Kris Cross, K-Wings forward Justin Cross has fans ready to "jump, jump." Cross, who has scored four-goals this season, enters the contest riding a K-Wings' season high three-game goal streak.

How the West is Won

Tonight will be the first-time this season, the K-Wings will battle a team outside of the Eastern Conference All-time the K-Wings are 74-68-20 against the Western Conference, which includes a record of 22-25-9 versus the Komets.

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.

McAllister on the Radio

Join special guest Chris McAllister, as he joins Head Coach Mark Reeds and the Voice of the K-Wings, Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on Sports Radio AM 1660 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 Sports Radio AM 1660). 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 11th Vs Chicago 7:30 PM (U.S. Army and Win-Win Night)

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

Wednesday, November 15th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM

Friday, November 17th @ Muskegon 7:30

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