IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on December 26, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second time in five days, the two top teams in both the Eastern Conference and the United Hockey League will face-off, as the Kalamazoo Wings travel to the L.C. Walker Arena to battle the Muskegon Fury. Kalamazoo trails the season series with Muskegon with a record of 1-3-1. However, the K-Wings did defeat the Fury 3-2 in their last encounter in Muskegon back on December 2nd.

Unbeaten in their last four games (2-0-2), the K-Wings hit the ice trying to extend their longest unbeaten streak of the season. Tonight also starts a hectic week for Kalamazoo, in which they will play five games over the next six nights, including four straight away from Wings Stadium.

The last time Muskegon tasted defeat was December 2nd against the K-Wings at L.C. Walker Arena. In the 24 days since their last loss, the Fury have gone on a seven-game winning streak, the longest current winning streak in the UHL. Muskegon comes into the game with a 16 point lead over Kalamazoo for the top spot in the conference.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Muskegon Fury

Goals: Nick Bootland (19 Goals) Todd Robinson (23 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (23 Assists) Todd Robinson (36 Assists)

Points: Nick Bootland (29 Points) Todd Robinson (59 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen (+10) David Van Drunen (+29)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (73 Minutes) Adam Smyth (101 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 (136 Shots) Todd Robinson (142 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Lucas Drake (31.6%) Kelly Thompson (37.5%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland, Glenn Detulleo (2 Goals) Todd Robinson, Philippe Plant

Adam Smyth (2 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland, Glenn Detulleo (100%) Rustyn Dolyny, Adam Smyth (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.11) Clayton Pool (1.86)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.930) Clayton Pool (0.938)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 22-42-8

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-3-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-4 in a Shootout December 22nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday January 14th @ 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.

Rolling Along

Kalamazoo travels to Muskegon having not lost a game in regulation in their last four games. The four-game unbeaten streak is the longest this season by the K-Wings.

Four With Four

Glenn Detulleo, Lucas Drake, Justin Cross and Scott Dobben all enter tonight's game looking to extend four-game point streaks. In addition, Dobben also has a three-game goal streak coming into this evening's game, which is one-game shy of tying Nick Bootland for the K-Wings' season high.

Game On

Tonight starts a strenuous stretch of games for the Kalamazoo Wings. Including this evening's game against Muskegon, Kalamazoo will play five games over the next six 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 your 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

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

Friday, December 29th @ Flint 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 30th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 31st Vs Flint 7:30 PM (5th Annual New Year's Eve Bash presented by WWMT and COOL 101)

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