IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

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


For the first-time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Quad City Mallards. With a record of 24-23-3, the K-Wings hold a slight edge in the all-time series against the Mallards.

After concluding a four-game home stand last night with a victory over Chicago, Kalamazoo will play three of the next four contests away from Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo has won two straight games, one shy of their longest winning streak of the year.

Today is the middle stage of a three-game home stand for Quad City. The Mallards started the stretch with a 4-3 victory last night against Port Huron, wiping away a four-game winless streak and capturing Quad City's first home victory of the season.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Quad City Mallards

Goals: Kory Karlander (5 Goals) Chad Woollard, Don Parsons (5 Goals)

Assists: Shawn Snider, Casey Handrahan Glenn Detulleo (9 Assists)

Jeff Brown (7 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (10 Points) Chad Woollard (12 Points)

+/-: Jeff Brown (+5) Don Parson (-1)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (42 Minutes) Luke Stauffacher (36 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander, Justin Cross (3 Goals) Chad Woollard, Don Parsons (3 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander, Scott Dobben (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Kory Karlander (2 GW) Chad Woollard, Glenn Detulleo (1 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (45 Shots) Chad Woollard (39 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: B.J. Radovich (37.5%) Andrei Lupandin (23.1%)

Shootout Goals: Kory Karlander, Glenn Detulleo (1 Goal)

Alexander Valentin (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Kory Karlander Glenn Detulleo (100%)

Alexander Valentin (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (1.96) Jason Tapp (2.69)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.933) Jason Tapp (0.860)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series Tied: 24-23-3

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 7-5 March 24th @ The Mark of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois

Next Meeting: Sunday, November 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nearing a Milestone

Forward Tyler Willis is closing in on a personal milestone. Willis needs one more assist to reach the 200-assist plateau in his career.

On a Roll

Both Justin Cross and Kory Karlander are riding multi-game point streaks into today's game. Cross has registered a point in five straight games, while Karlander has tallied a point in four straight contest.

The 100 Point Club

With an assist on Brett Pilkington's goal last night versus Chicago, K-Wing Captain Nick Bootland reached the 100-point plateau in his K-Wings career. Bootland became just the tenth K-Wings UHL player to record 100 points with the franchise.

Road Warriors

Kalamazoo commences the day as the last team in the league still undefeated on the road. Kalamazoo enters The Mark with a record of 3-0-0 away from Wings Stadium.

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

Wednesday, November 15th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM

Friday, November 17th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 18th @ Rockford 7:00 PM (CST)

Sunday, November 19th Vs Bloomington 4:00 PM (Meijer Scout Night)

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