IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on February 11, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


This afternoon is the second to last regular season encounter between the archrival Kalamazoo Wings and Fort Wayne Komets. Kalamazoo leads the season series against Fort Wayne with a record of 4-3-1; however, the K-Wings are winless (0-2-1) in their last three meetings against the Komets.

Snapping a five-game winless streak last night with a 3-0 victory over Port Huron, Kalamazoo is looking to narrow the gap in the United Hockey League standings. The K-Wings start the day five points behind the Komets for second in the league and one point behind the idle Rockford IceHogs for third place.

After watching their UHL franchise record nine-game winning streak come screeching to a halt last night in Bloomington, Fort Wayne is more than ready to start a new streak today. This afternoon is the second leg of a four-game road swing for the Komets, who lead the IceHogs by six points for the top spot in the west.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals: Kory Karlander (28 Goals) J.C. Ruid (29 Goals)

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

Points: Kory Karlander (55 Points) J.C. Ruid (60 Points)

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

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (110 Minutes) Mario Larocque (185 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (14 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 (242 Shots) Guy Dupuis (192 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Kory Karlander (15.1%) Bruce Richardson (22.0%)

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

Shootout Percentage: Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn (100%) K.J. Voorhees (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.60) Kevin St. Pierre (2.24)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.913) Kevin St. Pierre (0.927)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time series: 26-28-10

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 4-3-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-4 in a Shootout on February 9th @ Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN

Next Meeting: Saturday, April 7th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

It's The M.I.B.

Kalamazoo will be the men in blue this afternoon, as they don on their alternate jerseys for the sixth time this year. On the season, Kalamazoo is 4-1-0 when wearing their blue jerseys.

Karlander Reaches 500

With an assist on the K-Wings final goal last night, forward Kory Karlander reached a personal milestone. The assist gave Karlander his 500th career point. Scoring in the game also gives Karlander a K-Wings' current high three-game point streak.

That's What Willis is Talking About

Karlander isn't the only K-Wing on a three-game point streak. By recording the game-winning goal last night, Willis extended his K-Wings' current high point streak to three games.

Good After Two

When the K-Wings have a lead going into the third period, they always win. Kalamazoo is 19-0-0 when leading their opponents after the second period.

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

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

Wednesday, February 21st Vs Rockford 10:30 AM (Education Day #1 Presented by American Village Builders and Culver's)

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