IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 21, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the seventh time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Flint Generals. The K-Wings lead the season series with a record of 4-2-0. After today, the two teams will lace up their skates against one another two more times with both encounters occurring at the Perani Hockey World & Event Center.

Kalamazoo snapped a two-game losing streak last night with a 4-1 victory versus the Port Huron Flags. Today concludes a four-game road swing for the K-Wings. So far during the stretch, Kalamazoo has a record 1-2-0.

Flint is flying high after a 4-1 victory last night over the Muskegon Fury. The win gives the Generals victories in three straight games and in four of their last five. Flint starts the day just two points ahead of the Elmira Jackals for third place in the Eastern Conference.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Flint Generals

Goals: Nick Bootland, Kory Karlander (22 Goals) Jason Selleke (16 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (27 Assists) Gerard Miller,

Terry Marchant (24 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (45 Points) Terry Marchant (35 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen (+13) Mike Kinnie (+ 3)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (97 Minutes) Jason Selleke (120 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (10 Goals) Jeff Zehr, Gerard Miller,

Jason Selleke (8 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Nick Bootland, Kory Karlander (3 Goals) David Frawley (2 Goas)

Game Winning Goals Nick Bootland (5 GW) Terry Merchant (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (196 Shots) Jason Selleke (116 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (16.7%) Mike Kinnie (24.4%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (4 Goals) Shaun Fisher (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (83.3%) Shaun Fisher (50%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (2.39) Jason Muzzatti (3.23)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey, Ryan Nie (0.931) Brian Worosz (0.899)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 28-24-3

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-2-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-1 December 31st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, February 17th @ Perani Hockey World & Event Center in Flint, Michigan

Revving Up the "Kar"

With a goal last night, forward Kory Karlander extended his goal streak to nine games. In the nine-game duration, Karlander has scored ten goals and registered 14 points. Besides being a K-Wings' season high, the goal streak is also a season high in the UHL this season.

One for the Road

Today concludes the K-Wings four-game road swing. So far Kalamazoo is 1-2-0 during the stretch, on the season Kalamazoo is 14-7-1 in contests played away from Wings Stadium.

Sunday's Best

Kalamazoo has enjoyed playing on the first day of the Week. The K-Wings are 7-2-0 on games played on Sunday's this season.

Beast of the East

Kalamazoo has faired well in contests against their own conference. Entering this afternoon, Kalamazoo is 14-8-2 against Eastern Conference opponents.

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

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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