Countdown to Face-Off
Published on December 22, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release
The two top teams in both the Eastern Conference and the United Hockey League will face-off tonight, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Muskegon Fury. Kalamazoo trails the season series with Muskegon with a record of 1-3-0. However, the K-Wings did defeat the Fury 3-2 in their last encounter on December 2nd at the L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon.
Winners of their last two, Kalamazoo returns to the ice looking to match a season high three-game winning streak. The K-Wings are hitting a groove, winning eight of their last 11 games. Nick Bootland leads the K-Wings offensive attack with 28 points, tying him 7th in the league. Tonight also starts a hectic stretch for Kalamazoo, in which they will play seven games over the next 10 days.
In 27 games this season, Muskegon has scored three or more goals in 23 of them. The most prolific scoring attack in the league carries a five-game winning streak into Wings Stadium. Besides scoring, goaltending has played a key role in the Fury's success, as goaltender Clayton Pool is a perfect 11-0-0 on road with a goals against average of 1.62.
Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Muskegon Fury
Goals: Nick Bootland (18 Goals) Todd Robinson (23 Goals)
Assists: Glenn Detulleo (21 Assists) Todd Robinson (34 Assists)
Points: Nick Bootland (28 Points) Todd Robinson (57 Points)
+/-: Jeff Brown, Joe Markusen (+8) David Van Drunen (+29)
Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (73 Minutes) Adam Smyth (99 Minutes)
Power Play Goals: Justin Cross (7 Goals) Todd Robinson, Mike Watt (8 Goals)
Short Handed Goals: Scott Dobben (2 Goals) Todd Robinson (5 Goals)
Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (4 GW) Todd Robinson (6 GW)
Shots: Nick Bootland (121 Shots) Todd Robinson (123 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Lucas Drake (31.3%) Kelly Thompson (28.6%)
Shootout Goals: Alexander Valentin, Glenn Detulleo Todd Robinson, Rustyn Dolyny
Kory Karlander (1 Goal) Adam Smyth (1 Goal)
Shootout Percentage: Alexander Valentin, Glenn Detulleo Todd Robinson, Rustyn Dolyny
Kory Karlander (100%) Adam Smyth (100%)
Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.00) Clayton Pool (1.74)
Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.935) Clayton Pool (0.942)
All-Time/ Season Series
All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 22-42-7
Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-3-0
Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-2 December 2nd @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 26th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan
Nearing a Milestone
Kory Karlander is closing in on a personal milestone. With his next assist, Karlander with eclipse the 300-assist plateau in his illustrious career.
On a Roll
Nick Bootland has continued his dominant ways recording a total of 15 points in nine of his last eleven games. The K-Wings captain also has a three game goal streak and four game point streak to add to his already impressive numbers this season.
Making an Impact
If you ask Lucas Drake, he may say there's no place like home. The left-winger had no trouble getting back in the swing of things, scoring five goals in his last two games including a hat trick in his first game back at Wings Stadium last Saturday vs. Fort Wayne.
A lot of Hockey
Tonight starts a strenuous stretch of games for the Kalamazoo Wings. Including this evening's game against Muskegon, Kalamazoo will play seven games over the next 10 days.
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.
Drake and Cross on the Radio
Join special guests Lucas Drake and Justin Cross, as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the Voice of the K-Wings, Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live" on January 8th. 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. Come join us for the last "K-Wings Live" of 2006. Remember "K-Wings Live" will be on a two-week hiatus due to the holidays.
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, 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
Friday, December 29th @ Flint 7:30 PM
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- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
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