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IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

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


For the seventh time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Fort Wayne Komets. Kalamazoo leads the season series against Fort Wayne with a record of 4-2-0. Both teams will become very familiar with one another, as this evening is the first of three encounters over the next nine days between the rivals.

Winless in their last two games, Kalamazoo comes to Memorial Coliseum looking to get back on the winning track and more importantly pull even with Fort Wayne. The K-Wings, who sit in second place in the Eastern Conference, start the night just two points behind the Komets for second place overall in the United Hockey League.

Since defeating Kalamazoo back on January 19th at Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne has been on fire. The Komets have rattled off a current league high six-game winning streak. During the streak, the Komets have outscored their opposition 25-9. This evening also commences a three-game homestand for Fort Wayne, which includes two encounters with Kalamazoo.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals: Kory Karlander (26 Goals) J.C. Ruid (27 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (29 Assists) Guy Dupuis (36 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (51 Points) J.C. Ruid (55 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen (+12) David Hukalo (+13)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (106 Minutes) Mario Larocque (179 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (12 Goals) J.C. Ruid (13 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (4 Goals) David Hukalo (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (6 GW) J.C. Ruid (6 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (217 Shots) Guy Dupuis (181 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Kory Karlander (15.5%) Bruce Richardson (22.0%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (5 Goals) J.C. Ruid (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (71.4%) Guy Dupuis, K.J. Voorhees (100%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (2.49) Kevin St. Pierre (2.18)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.916) Kevin St. Pierre (0.928)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time series: 26-27-9

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-1 January 9th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Next Meeting: Friday, February 9th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Picking Up Where He Left Off

Forward Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn led all K-Wing rookies in scoring in the month of January with 7 points (5 goals, 2 assists). Versteeg-Lywtyn continued to contribute offensively this month by registering an assist last night against Rockford.

On the Road Again

Starting this evening, Kalamazoo will hit the road for three straight games. Kalamazoo is 14-8-1 in games played away from Wings Stadium. The 14 victories ties Kalamazoo with Fort Wayne for second place in league for road victories.

It's Not Delivery in Detulleo

Forward Glenn Detulleo has been delivering offensively for Kalamazoo. Detulleo enters tonight's game on both a four-game point and three-game goal streak. During the point streak, Detulleo has racked up six points (4 goals, 2 assists).

How the West Is Won

Kalamazoo has faired very well against teams from the Western Conference. So far this year, the K-Wings are 12-4-2 against teams from the west, including 4-2-0 against the Komets.

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

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)

Sunday, February 11th Vs Fort Wayne 4:00 PM (Scout Night Presented by Meijer)

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