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February 2, 2007 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


With heated encounters in the playoffs for the past two seasons, a rivalry has formed between the Kalamazoo Wings and the Rockford IceHogs. Tonight is the third meeting this year and first at Wings Stadium between the teams. The season series is tied at one game apiece, with Kalamazoo defeating Rockford 6-1 in their last battle back on January 6th.

Kalamazoo closes out a three-game homestand this evening. So far, the K-Wings are 1-1-0 during the stretch. Tonight is the first of four straight games for Kalamazoo against Western Conference opponents. On the year, Kalamazoo is 12-4-1 against the west. After tonight, Kalamazoo will hit the road for three straight games starting tomorrow evening at Fort Wayne.

Despite a loss last Saturday to the Flint Generals, Rockford has been red-hot. The IceHogs enter Wings Stadium winners of seven of their last nine games and now find themselves not only six points behind Fort Wayne for the top spot in the Western Conference, but five points behind Kalamazoo for third overall in the league.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Rockford IceHogs

Goals: Nick Bootland (25 Goals) Jesse Bennefield (18 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (29 Assists) Kevin Ulanski (30 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (49 Points) Kevin Ulanski (44 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen, Scott Dobben (+12) Luke Fitshaw (+19)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (106 Minutes) Robin Big Snake (209 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (11 Goals) Nicolas Corbeil (9 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (4 Goals) Preston Mizzi (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (6 GW) Mike Doyle (4 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (213 Shots) Preston Mizzi (169 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (15.9%) Paul Brown (25.0%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (5 Goals) Preston Mizzi, Kaleb Betts,

Mike Doyle (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (83.3%) Mike Doyle (50%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (2.49) Frederic Cloutier (2.50)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.916) Frederic Cloutier (0.918)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 34-22-8

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 1-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-1 January 2nd @ Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 21st @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Brown Bagging It

Production from the blue-line has been plentiful thanks to defenseman Jeff Brown. Brown, who racked up five points (1 goal, 4 assists) in two games last weekend versus Elmira, has recorded points in three of his last four games.

Finishing Strong

With 67 third period goals this season, the K-Wings are the most prolific scoring team in the league when it comes to the final 20 minutes of play. Kalamazoo has outscored their opponents 67-32 in the third this year; the scoring differential of +24 is the largest margin for the K-Wings.

Leading by Example

Captain Nick Bootland has been finding ways to help the K-Wings offensively. Starting the week on a K-Wings' current high four-game point streak, Bootland has posted seven points (3 goals, 4 assists) during the recent stretch.

K-Wings Heart February

In the past, February has been favorable for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo is 56-32-9 during the shortest month of the year, including 31-14-8 at Wings Stadium. Seven of the K-Wings 13 games in February will be played at home. This month will also feature the 7th Annual Borgess Pink Ice Game on February 14th versus the Elmira Jackals, which coincides with heart month at Borgess. Lifetime, the K-Wings are 3-3-0 on Pink Ice.

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.

Willis and Hart on the Radio

Come see special guests Tyler Willis and Jordan Hart, 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, February 3rd @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Wednesday, February 7th @ Chicago 7:30 PM (CST)

Friday, February 9th @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM

Saturday, February 10th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Trading Card Night Presented by Lake Pacor Home Mortgage, WRKR and WKFR)

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