IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on February 10, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the ninth time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Port Huron Flags. Kalamazoo leads the season series against Port Huron with a record of 5-2-1; however, the Flags have skated away with victories in two of the last three games the teams have played.

After completing a three-game road swing last night in Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo returns to Wings Stadium to begin a three-game homestand. The K-Wings hit the home ice looking to snap a season high five-game winless streak. Kalamazoo has a record of 0-3-2 during the recent skid.

Like Kalamazoo, Port Huron starts the night hoping to end a losing streak. The Flags have lost three straight games, including two straight on the road. In fact, Port Huron has struggled suffering defeat in 11 of their last 12 games; however, their lone victory was a 3-2 victory against Muskegon back on February 2nd.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Kory Karlander (28 Goals) Bobby Kukulka (17 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (29 Assists) Greg Bullock (27 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (54 Points) Greg Bullock (40 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen, Scott Dobben (+11) B.J. Adams (+8)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (110 Minutes) Robert Snowball (176 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (14 Goals) Bobby Kukulka (10 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Nick Bootland, Kory Karlander (4 Goals) Ryan Markham (5 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (6 GW) Bobby Kukulka (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (238 Shots) Greg Bullock (143 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Kory Karlander (15.6%) Bobby McKillop (25.0%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (5 Goals) Bobby Kukulka (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn (100%) Bobby Kukulka (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (2.61) Dustin Traylen (2.70)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.911) Brad Smith (0.921)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 14-2-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 5-2-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-1 January 20th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan Next Meeting: Friday, February 16th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo is looking to snap a streak this evening. The K-Wings enter the contest on a season high five-game (0-3-2) winless streak. Besides being a season high, the five-game streak is also a current high in the league.

Closing in on 500

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

Home Sweet Home

After playing three straight games on the road, Kalamazoo returns to Wings Stadium to commence a three-game homestand. On the season, the K-Wings are 13-6-3 on home ice.

The Handrahan Can

Defenseman Casey Handrahan enters tonight's game on a four-game point and assist streak. Both streaks are current highs for the K-Wings.

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

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 WKFR and WOTV)

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

Saturday, February 17th @ Flint 7:30 PM

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