IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 17, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the eleventh 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 7-2-1. Kalamazoo has a three-game winning streak over Port Huron, outscoring the Flags 12-1 during the current stretch.

A K-Wings victory last night clinched at least a second place finish in the Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo returns home tonight for the 26th Annual World Famous Green Ice Game. Kalamazoo is 16-6-3 all-time on Green Ice and 3-2-1 since joining the United Hockey League.

With 13 games remaining, Port Huron controls its playoff fate. The Flags enter Wings Stadium in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, three points ahead of the Elmira Jackals. Port Huron, who is seventh overall in the league, is also two points ahead of Chicago and eight points in front of Bloomington.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Flags

Goals: Kory Karlander (36 Goals) Scott Wray (31 Goals)

Assists: Brent Cullaton, Nick Bootland (38 Assists) Greg Bullock (39 Assists)

Points: Nick Bootland (73 Points) Scott Wray (57 Points)

+/-: Kory Karlander (+12) Steve Hildenbrand (+10)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (158 Minutes) Robert Snowball (221 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (18 Goals) Scott Wray (11 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (5 Goals) Ryan Markham (5 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (8 GW) Greg Bullock, Colt King (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (319 Shots) Scott Wray (317 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Kory Karlander (15.1%) Colt King (13.5%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (7 Goals) Mark Cadotte (5 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Tyler Kindle (100%) Ben Gustavson (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.10) Dustin Traylen (2.59)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.927) Dustin Traylen (0.918)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 17-2-2

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 7-2-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-0 February 16th @ McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan Next Meeting: Saturday, March 25th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan Green with Envy

Tonight will be the 26th installment of the K-Wings World Famous Fifth-Third Bank St. Patrick's Day Green Ice Game presented by WRKR and WOTV. All-Time, Kalamazoo is 16-6-3 on Green Ice, including 3-2-1 since joining the UHL.

Willis Reaches 600

With his first shift of the game, forward Tyler Willis will reach a personal milestone. This evening's contest will be the 600th in Willlis' professional career.

Feels Like the First Time

By scoring the K-Wings opening-goal last night, defenseman Adam Elzinga reached a first in his professional career. The tally marked the first-time in his four-year career Elzinga has scored goals in consecutive games.

Nearing 200

Forward Kory Karlander is closing in on a personal milestone. Karlander needs just two goals to reach 200 in his professional career.

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.

Gillis and Versteeg-Lytwyn on the Radio

Come see special guests Ryan Gillis and Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn, 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 23rd @ Elmira 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 24th @ Elmira 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 25th Vs Port Huron 4:00 PM (WKFR K-Wings Kidz Club Day)

Wednesday, March 28th Vs Elmira 7:00 PM

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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