IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on February 9, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Facing off for the first of two meeting this weekend will be the Kalamazoo Wings and the Fort Wayne Komets. Despite dropping two straight contests at Memorial Coliseum, Kalamazoo leads the season series against Fort Wayne with a record of 4-3-0. The two arch-rivals will meet again this Sunday for a 4 p.m. face-off at Wings Stadium.

Kalamazoo is in search of its first victory since January 26th versus the Elmira Jackals. The four-game winless streak (0-3-1) is a season high for the K-Wings. Tonight will also conclude a three-game road swing for Kalamazoo. Following this evening's encounter, Kalamazoo will return to Wings Stadium for three straight games.

Since losing to Chicago on January 14th, no team has been able to stop Fort Wayne. The Komets are on a league current high and a personal season high eight-game winning streak. During the stretch, Fort Wayne has rung up two victories over Kalamazoo and as a result, lead the K-Wings by six points for second place overall in the league.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals: Kory Karlander (27 Goals) J.C. Ruid (28 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (29 Assists) Guy Dupuis (38 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (52 Points) J.C. Ruid (59 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen, Scott Dobben (+11) David Hukalo (+15)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (110 Minutes) Mario Larocque (183 Minutes)

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

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander, Nick Bootland (4 Goals) David Hukalo, J.C. Ruid (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (6 GW) J.C. Ruid (7 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (229 Shots) Guy Dupuis (189 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 (2.61) Kevin St. Pierre (2.15)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.912) Kevin St. Pierre (0.928)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time series: 26-28-9

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-3-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-1 February 3rd @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Next Meeting: Sunday, February 11th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo will try to put a stop to three streaks tonight. The K-Wings are looking to snap a season high four-game (0-3-1) winless streak, as well as three-game overall and road losing streaks.

Closing in on 500

Forward Kory Karlander is quickly closing in on a personal milestone. Karlander needs just three more points to reach 500 for his career.

Five at Five

Over the past five games, five members of the Kalamazoo Wings are averaging at least one point per night. Kory Karlander and Jeff Brown have racked up six points during the stretch, while Nick Bootland, Glenn Detulleo and Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn have chimed in with five points a piece.

Scoring on the Road

Scoring has come easier at home for Kalamazoo than the road. On the season, the K-Wings are averaging 3.46 goals a game at Wings Stadium, while on the road; Kalamazoo is at an average of 2.60.

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.

Askey and Toneys on the Radio

Come see special guests Tom Askey and Nick Toneys, 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 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)

Wednesday, February 14th Vs Elmira 7:00 PM (7th Annual Borgess Pink Ice Game Presented by WOTV and WKFR)

Friday, February 16th @ Port Huron 7:30 PM

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