IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 14, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the seventh time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Muskegon Fury. On the year, Kalamazoo trails the season series with Muskegon with a record of 2-3-1; however, both of the

K-Wings victories against the Fury have occurred at the L.C. Walker Arena.

Unbeaten in regulation in their last eight games (7-0-1), the K-Wings hit the ice trying to extend the longest current unbeaten streak in the league. Today's game also starts a four-game road trip for Kalamazoo. On the season, the K-Wings are 13-5-1 in games played away from Wings Stadium.

Before taking time off for the all-star break, Muskegon hopes to strengthen their grasp in the Eastern Conference. With a record of 34-6-1 (69 points), the Fury hold a 16 point lead on the K-Wings for both the top spot UHL and Eastern Conference supremacy.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Muskegon Fury

Goals: Nick Bootland (21 Goals) Todd Robinson (26 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (27 Assists) Todd Robinson (53 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (42 Points) Todd Robinson (79 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen (+13) David Van Drunen (+40)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (89 Minutes) Adam Smyth (132 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (8 Goals) Todd Robinson, Mike Watt (9 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Nick Bootland (3 Goals) Todd Robinson (5 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (5 GW) Todd Robinson (7 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (185 Shots) Todd Robinson (189 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (17.5%) Kelly Thompson (44.4%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (5 Goals) Todd Robinson, Philippe Plant (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (83.3%) Philippe Plant, Adam Smyth (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.08) Clayton Pool (2.21)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.932) Clayton Pool (0.928)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 23-42-8

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 2-3-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-3 December 26th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, March 2nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

All-Star Performances

Two K-Wing all-stars hit the ice with impressive multi-game scoring streaks. Forward Kory Karlander is currently on a six-game goal and point streak. The six-game goal streak is a season high for the K-Wings, while defenseman Adam Elzinga has recorded a point in three straight games.

Eight Isn't Enough

The K-Wings are riding an eight-game unbeaten streak (7-0-1) coming into today's game. The eight-game streak the K-Wings have without suffering a regulation loss is the longest current unbeaten streak in the UHL.

On the Road Again

After playing two straight home games, Kalamazoo returns to the road for a four-game road swing. Including the next four games, the K-Wings have played 11 of their last 14 away from Wings Stadium.

First Day of the Week

Kalamazoo has loved playing on Sunday's this season. So far this year, the K-Wings are 7-1-0 on games played on the first day of the week.

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.

Bootland and Brown on the Radio

Come see special guests Nick Bootland and Jeff Brown, 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

Friday, January 19th @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM

Saturday, January 20th @ Port Huron 7:30 PM

Sunday, January 21st @ Flint 4:00 PM

Friday, January 26th Vs Elmira 7:30 PM (WRKR's Vegas Giveaway Night)

Saturday, January 27th Vs Elmira 7:30 PM (McDonald's Win-Win Night Presented by WIN 98.5 FM)

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