IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 22, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the sixth time this season, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Elmira Jackals. This season, Kalamazoo is 5-1-0 against Elmira, including 2-0-0 at the First Arena. Tonight is Kalamazoo's first appearance in Elmira since the opening weekend of the season.

With wins in their last two games, Kalamazoo is riding high. The K-Wings are second in the Eastern Conference and fourth overall in the league. The K-Wings have scored 17 goals over their last three games, including a season high 10 goals last Saturday versus Port Huron.

With 10 games remaining in the regular season, it's now or never for the Jackals. Currently on a four-game losing streak, Elmira is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and ninth overall in the UHL. The Jackals are six points behind Port Huron and trail Chicago by five points for the final two playoffs spots in the league.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Elmira Jackals

Goals: Kory Karlander (38 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (35 Goals)

Assists: Nick Bootland (40 Assists) Glenn Detulleo (37 Assists)

Points: Nick Bootland (77 Points) Frank Littlejohn, Glenn Detulleo (51 Points)

+/-: Kory Karlander (+15) Nick Harloff (+13)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (163 Minutes) Curtis Tidball (286Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (18 Goals) Bobby Kukulka (13 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (5 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (7 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (8 GW) Frank Littlejohn (4 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (322 Shots) Frank Littljohn (240 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Kory Karlander (15.6%) Bobby Kukulka (15.3%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (7 Goals) Erik Anderson (7 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Tyler Kindle (100%) David Morelli (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.09) David Lemanowicz (3.33)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.928) David Lemanowicz (0.902)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 16-8-1

Season Series: K-Wings Leads Season Series: 5-1-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-0 February 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, March 24th @ First Arena in Elmira, New York

Double Digits

Kalamazoo's 10-goal outburst last Saturday was the most this season by the K-Wings. The 10-goals also broke a 21-year record for most goals scored on Green Ice and ties the UHL season high held by the Rockford IceHogs.

Good Things Come in Threes

Adam Elzinga, Nick Bootland and Tyler Willis all start the week on a three-game point streak. Besides the three-game point streak, Elzinga heads into Friday's game on a three-game goal streak.

Back on Top

With three goals over the weekend, forward Justin Cross has once again climbed atop the UHL lead for goals by a rookie. Cross, who has scored 25 times this season, is tied with Quad City's Brent Pilkington by for the league lead.

Dishing it Out

Defenseman Tyler Kindle dished out three assists last Saturday versus Port Huron. The three assist effort ties five other players for a K-Wings' season high for assist in a single-game.

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.

Drake and Rycroft on the Radio

Come see special guests Lucas Drake and Jesse Rycroft, 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, 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

Friday, March 29th @ Quad City 7:00 PM (CST)

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