IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 26, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the fourth time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will battle the Elmira Jackals. Kalamazoo won the first three meetings against the Jackals by a combined score of 15-3. After today, the two teams will face-off five more times, including tomorrow night at Wings Stadium.

The K-Wings come into tonight's contest looking to increase their home winning streak to four games. Tonight is just the third game in January at Wings Stadium for the K-Wings, who are 4-0-2 in their last seven contests at Wings Stadium.

With a record of 1-3 in their last four games including two straight losses, Elmira will try to get back to their winning ways. This evening is the second leg of a four-game road swing for Elmira, who commenced the trip with 7-4 loss Wednesday in Rockford. The Jackals are 9-11-0 when they play away from the First Arena.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Elmira Jackals

Goals: Nick Bootland, Kory Karlander (23 Goals) Scott Wray, Frank Littlejohn (19 goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (29 Assists) Brent Cullaton (29 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (46 Points) Brent Cullaton (41 Points)

+/-: Scott Dobben, Joe Markusen (+11) Derek Miller (+7)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (97 Minutes) Curtis Tidball (233 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (11 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (9goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander, Nick Bootland (3 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (5 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (5 GW) Frank Littlejohn (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (201 Shots) Scott Wray (217 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (16.5%) Eric Lind (25.0%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (5 goals) Erik Anderson (6 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (83.3%) David Morelli, Dale Lupul (100%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (2.39) David Lemanowicz (2.69)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.921) David Lemanowicz (.912)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 14-7-1

Season Series: K-Wings Leads Season Series: 3-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-2 December 17th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 27th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Playing with Hart

Defenseman Jordan Hart will make his professional debut this evening against the Jackals. Hart comes to Kalamazoo after spending the past three seasons at Merrimack College.

Revving Up the "Kar"

With a goal last Sunday in Flint, forward Kory Karlander extended both his point and goal streaks to 10 games. At 10 games, Karlander's point streak ties him with Lucas Drake for the K-Wings season high, while his goal streak is both a K-Wings and UHL season high. Ten of Karlander's lamp lighters have been first goals of the game, which also leads the league.

Getting off to a Good Start

A big part of the K-Wings success this season has been their ability to start off strong. Kalamazoo has outscored their opposition 36-27 in the first period. The K-Wings are 22-4-2 when they score a contests first goal.

Firing the Puck

When it comes to shooting the puck on net, forward Nick Bootland hasn't been shy. With 201 shots on goal, Bootland not only leads the K-Wings, but ranks second behind Elmira's Scott Wray for the league lead.

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.

Lawmaster and Karlander on the Radio

Join special guests Jason Lawmaster and Kory Karlander, 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 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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