IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on December 16, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second straight night, the Kalamazoo Wings will lace up their skates against archrivals, the Fort Wayne Komets. Fort Wayne defeated Kalamazoo 2-1 last night at Memorial Coliseum and in the process tied both the season series and second place in the league with the K-Wings.

Besides concluding a home and home series with Fort Wayne, tonight's contest also commences a four-game home stand for the K-Wings. On the season, Kalamazoo is 7-5-0 at Wings Stadium, including a 3-2 victory over Fort Wayne back on November 10th.

While the Komets have dominated at home, they are at the .500 mark away from Memorial Coliseum. Fort Wayne, who is 5-5-0 in road games, starts the night six points ahead of the Rockford IceHogs for first place honors in the Western Conference.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals: Nick Bootland (15 Goals) J.C. Ruid (16 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (18 Assists) Guy Dupuis (20 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander, Nick Bootland (25 Points) J.C. Ruid (29 Points)

+/-: Jeff Brown (+8) Bogdan Rudenko (+9)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (73 Minutes) Mario Larocque (141 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Justin Cross (7 Goals) Mario Larocque (7 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Scott Dobben (2 Goals) J.C. Ruid, Jonathan Goodwin

K.J. Voorhees, David Hukalo (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (4 GW) J.C. Ruid (4 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (112 Shots) Guy Dupuis (90 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Chris McAllister (16.7%) Bruce Richardson (21.2%)

Shootout Goals: Alexander Valentin, Kory Karlander, J.C. Ruid (3 Goals)

Glenn Detulleo (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Alexander Valentin, Kory Karlander J.C. Ruid (100%)

Glenn Detulleo (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.00) Kevin St. Pierre (2.11)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.934) Kevin St. Pierre (0.930)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 23-26-9

Season Series: Season Series is Tied: 1-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 2-1 December 15th @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN

Next Meeting: Saturday, December 30th @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Ready Teddy

Tonight is the Seventh Annual Teddy Bear Toss night presented by Kodiak Construction, WOTV and WKFR. When the K-Wings score their first goal, fans are encouraged to throw bears or other stuffed animals onto the ice. A majority of the bears collected will go to the Angel Tree Foundation. The remaining bears will be delivered to the Children's Hospital this Monday at 2 p.m. by Slappy and K-Wings players.

Home Sweet Home

This evening starts a four-game home stand for the K-Wings. On the season, Kalamazoo is 7-5-0 in games played at Wings Stadium.

Rookie Sensation

Forward Justin Cross has adjusted well to life in the UHL. Cross leads all rookies in overall goals (12) and power-play tallies (7).

How the West is Won

Despite the loss last night to Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo has played well against the Western Conference. On the season, the K-Wings are 6-3-0 against teams from the west.

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.

Valentin and Versteeg-Lytwyn on the Radio

Join special guests Alexander Valentin and Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn, 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, December 17th Vs. Elmira 4:00 PM

Friday, December 22nd Vs. Muskegon 7:30 PM (Fed-Ex Kinko's Night)

Saturday, December 23rd Vs. Port Huron 7:30 PM (Santa Claus comes to Wings Stadium)

Tuesday, December 26th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Wednesday, December 27th @ Port Huron 7:00 PM

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