IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on November 18, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the first-time this season the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Rockford IceHogs. The last time these two-teams faced-off, Kalamazoo ended Rockford's season with a 3-1 victory in Game Four of the Colonial Cup Semi-Finals at the MetroCentre.

With losing two straight games for the first-time since last December, the K-Wings come into the MetroCentre looking to get back to their winning ways. On the season, Kalamazoo is 3-0-0 against teams from the Western Conference.

Rockford currently sits in second place in the Western Conference and just five points behind Fort Wayne for the conference's top spot. After getting off to slow start to the season, the IceHogs are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and are riding a two-game unbeaten streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Rockford IceHogs

Goals: Nick Bootland (6 Goals) Kaleb Betts (8 Goals)

Assists: Casey Handrahan Kevin Ulanski (10 Assists)

Tyler Willis (8 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (12 Points) Kevin Ulanski (15 Points)

+/-: Jeff Brown (+5) Dan Boeser (+7)

Penalty Minutes: David Herring (48 Minutes) Robin Big Snake (54 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander, Justin Cross (3 Goals) Kaleb Betts, Steve Yetman (3 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Scott Dobben, Kory Karlander Jesse Bennefield, Nick Bootland (1 Goal) Steve Yetman (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Kory Karlander, Nick Booltand (2 GW) Dan Boeser (2 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (54 Shots) Steve Yetman (52 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: B.J. Radovich (37.5%) Kaleb Betts (36.4%)

Shootout Goals: Alexander Valentin, Preston Mizzi, Kaleb Betts (1 Goal)

Kory Karlander (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Alexander Valentin, Preston Mizzi, Kaleb Betts (100%)

Kory Karlander (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (1.58) Frederic Cloutier (3.14)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.953) Frederic Cloutier (0.899)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 33-21-8

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-1 May 10th @ Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois (Playoffs)

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 6th @ Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois

Nick of Time

K-Wing defenseman Nick Toneys returned to the lineup last night against Muskegon. Toneys, who had missed 9 games due to injury, dished out two assists in the contest.

On the Road Again

While tonight finishes off a two-game road swing for Kalamazoo, the K-Wings will have to get used to life on the away from Wings Stadium. Starting with last night's encounter against Muskegon, Kalamazoo will hit the road for six of their next nine games.

Against the West

Tonight's game is the fourth this season for the K-Wings against the Western Division. So far this year, Kalamazoo is 3-0-0 against teams from the west.

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo is looking to snap a season long two-game losing streak. The K-Wings have not lost three consecutive games in regulation since the 2004-05 season (1/28/05-1/30/05), a span of 122 games.

Tickets, Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings 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.

Cross and Handrahan on the Radio

Join special guests Justin Cross and Casey Handrahan, as they join 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

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

Wednesday, November 22nd @ Port Huron 7:00 PM

Friday, November 24th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 25th @ Flint 7:30 PM

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