IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 5, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Preview

For the third time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Quad City Mallards. The season series is tied at 1-1-0, with each team winning on the others home ice. With a record of 25-24-3, the K-Wings hold a slight edge in the all-time series against the Mallards.

Starting tonight, the K-Wings commence a three-game road swing. Kalamazoo comes into Moline, Illinois riding a three-game winning streak. This evening's game also marks the first-time since being traded to Kalamazoo that forwards Glenn Detulleo and Jesse Rycroft play in the building they use to call home.

After going an impressive 9-3-2 in December, Quad City is ready to start 2007. Tonight is the second leg of a five-game home stand for the Mallards. Quad City finished off 2006 with a 4-2 victory at The MARK versus the Muskegon Fury.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Quad City Mallards

Goals: Nick Bootland (19 Goals) Don Parsons (25 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (24 Assists) Chad Woollard (21 Assists)

Points: Justin Cross (33 Points) Don Parsons (35 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen (+11) Luke Stauffacher (+7)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (89 Minutes) Luke Stauffacher (87 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Justin Cross (7 Goals) Don Parsons (16 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander, Scott Dobben (2 Goals) Justin Chwedoruk (3 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (4 GW) Chad Woollard, (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (152 Shots) Don Parsons (125 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Lucas Drake (22.2%) Don Parsons (20.0%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (3 Goals) Don Parsons, Chad Woollard (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (100%) Don Parsons, Chad Woollard (50%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.10) Jason Tapp (3.57)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.931) Zach Sikich (0.898)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 25-24-3

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-1 November 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 10th @ The Mark of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois

On the Road Again

After wrapping up the 2006 portion of their schedule last Sunday, Kalamazoo will hit the road tonight for three straight games. The upcoming road trip is all part of a stretch that includes seven of their next 11 games being played on the road.

Rycroft Reaches 100

Tonight will be forward Jesse Rycroft's 100th professional career game. Ironically the milestone will occur at against the Quad City Mallards, whom Rycroft played 86 pro games for.

Up to Nine

Forward Lucas Drake enters the week looking to extend a nine-game point streak. The nine-game streak is a season high for the K-Wings and the second longest current streak in the league.

Three Straight

With their 4-1 victory on New Year's Eve versus Flint, the K-Wings have won three consecutive games. The three-game winning streak ties the K-Wings' season high.

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". 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

Saturday, January 6th @ Rockford 7:00 PM (CST)

Wednesday, January 10th @ Quad City 7:00 PM (CST)

Friday, January 12th vs. Chicago 7:30 PM (Lansing Popcorn Night)

Saturday, January 13th vs. Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Tropical Nights Presented by SeaLandAir Travel)

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