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IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

February 27, 2007 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the final time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Chicago Hounds. With a record of 3-1-0, Kalamazoo leads the season series over Chicago. However, the Hounds did defeat the K-Wings 4-2 in their last encounter February 7th in Chicago.

A victory on Sunday at Bloomington gives the K-Wings wins in five of their last six games. Kalamazoo is preparing for some home cooking, as six of their next seven games will be played at Wings Stadium. This season, Kalamazoo is 16-8-3 on home ice.

With weather cancelling their last two games, the Hounds should be well rested entering this morning's clash. Today starts a four-game road swing for the Hounds. Chicago is 8-17-3 in games played away from the Sears Centre, including 0-2-0 inside Wings Stadium.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Chicago Hounds

Goals: Nick Bootland (32 Goals) Matt Amado,

Maris Ziedins (15 Goals)

Assists: Kory Karlander (33 Assists) Chris Busby (21 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander, Nick Bootland (64 Points) Matt Amado,

Steve Cygan (31 Points)

+/-: Kory Karlander (+12) Chris Busby (+5)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (138 Minutes) Chris Gehrke (106 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (15 Goals) Matt Amado (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (5 Goals) Maris Ziedins (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (7 GW) Maris Ziedins (5 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (274 Shots) Matt Amado (149 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Kory Karlander (14.5%) Drew Otten (16.4%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (5 Goals) Mike Brolsma, Todd Grant,

Steve Cygan (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Glenn Detulleo (57.1%) Mike Brolsma (33.3%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.27) Brenden Cuthbert (3.16)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.924) Brenden Cuthbert (0.901)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 3-1-0

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-1-0

Last Meeting: Kalamazoo Lost 4-2 February 7th @ Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Season

School's in Session Kalamazoo will host the second of two Education Day games this Wednesday versus the Chicago Hounds. All-time the K-Wings are 4-3-1 in morning tilts, including 2-3-1 at Wings Stadium. The K-Wings lost 5-2 last Wednesday to Rockford in the season's first Education Day Game.

It's Starts with One

When Kalamazoo leads after the first period, they usually win. This season, the K-Wings are 19-4-1 when leading after the first twenty minutes of play.

Seventh Heaven

Forward Nick Bootland is frequently finding his name in the scoring column. Bootland, who is tied with Kory Karlander for team lead in scoring with 64 points, is currently on a seven-game point streak.

Not Your Average Joe

Already this season, defenseman Joe Markusen has set a new personal career high for goals (5). Besides the new career high, Markusen is currently on a two-game goal streak.

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.

Detulleo and Leach on the Radio

Come see special guests Glenn Detulleo and Andrew Leach, 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

Friday, March 2nd Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (Panchero's Night)

Saturday, March 3rd Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (Red Robin Night Featuring the ZOOperstars! Presented by The CW)

Sunday, March 4th @ Muskegon 2:00 PM

Wednesday, March 7th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM (Merchant Night)

Friday, March 9th Vs Bloomington 7:30 PM (Pepsi Night Presented by WIN 98.5 FM)

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