IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 20, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the eighth time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Port Huron Flags. Kalamazoo leads the season series against Port Huron with a record of 4-2-1; however, the Flags have skated away with two straight victories against the K-Wings.

After dropping the first two legs of a four-game road swing, Kalamazoo heads into Port Huron trying to snap a two-game losing streak. In their two losses, the K-Wings have scored a combined two goals, both of which have come off the stick of Kory Karlander, who is currently on a league and K-Wings' season high eight game goal streak.

Like Kalamazoo, Port Huron starts the night hoping to end a losing streak. The Flags hit the ice surrendering losses in four straight games. With a record of 12-7-3 at McMorran Place Arena, Port Huron has played their best hockey this year at home.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Nick Bootland (22 Goals) Bobby Kukulka (14 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (27 Assists) Greg Bullock (24 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (44 Points) Greg Bullock (35 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen, Scott Dobben (+12) B.J. Adams (+9)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (97 Minutes) Robert Snowball (149 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (9 Goals) Bobby Kukulka (7 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Nick Bootland, Kory Karlander (3 Goals) Ryan Markham (5 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (5 GW) Mark Cadotte, Bobby Kukulka,

Garett Cameron, Colt King (2 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (192 Shots) Greg Bullock (128 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (17.1%) Colt King (17.6%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (4 Goals) Bobby Kukulka (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (83.3%) Bobby Kukulka (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (2.43) Dustin Traylen (2.69)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.921) Dustin Traylen (0.914)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 13-2-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-2-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 6-3 December 27th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan Next Meeting: Saturday, February 10th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Crazy Eight

With a goal last night, forward Kory Karlander extended his goal streak to eight games. In the eight-game duration, Karlander has scored nine goals and registered 13 points. Besides being a K-Wings' season high, the goal streak is also a season high in the UHL this season.

Snapping a Streak

After starting the new year with a record of 4-0-0, the K-Wings come to McMorran Place Arena looking to snap a streak. With two straight losses to Muskegon and Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo comes to Port Huron looking to snap a two-game winless streak.

Close Calls

After playing one shootout game in the first two months of the season, the K-Wings have been in six extra sessions in their last 14 games. Two of the K-Wings shootouts have come against the Flags with each team skating away with a victory.

Good After Two Periods

When the K-Wings lead going into the final period, they always win. On the season, Kalamazoo is an impressive 16-0-0 when carrying a lead into the third period.

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.

Elzinga and Rycroft on the Radio

Come see special guests Adam Elzinga and Jesse Rycroft, 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, January 21st @ Flint 4:00 PM

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

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

Friday, February 2nd Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (Pennzoil 10-Minute Oil Change/RPM Oil Lube Night Presented by WIN-98.5 FM) Saturday, February 3rd @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

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