IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on March 30, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Tonight is the sixth and final meeting of the regular season between the Kalamazoo Wings and Quad City Mallards. With a record of 3-1-1, Kalamazoo leads the season series against Quad City. This season, Kalamazoo is 2-0-1 against Quad City at The MARK.

A 4-2 victory on Wednesday versus Elmira gives Kalamazoo a season high six-game winning streak. The

K-Wings will commence a four-game road swing tonight against the Mallards. Kalamazoo has won three straight games road game, one shy of tying their season high.

This evening is the second to last home game for the Mallards, who will conclude their home schedule Sunday versus Muskegon. The Mallards have already clinched a playoff spot, but would like to enter the playoffs on the high note. Currently, Quad City is on a two-game losing streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Quad City Mallards

Goals: Kory Karlander (42 Goals) Don Parsons (38 Goals)

Assists: Nick Bootland (42 Assists) Justin Chwedoruk (43 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (83 Points) Chad Woollard (74 Points)

+/-: Kory Karlander (+19) Luke Stauffacher (+13)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (168 Minutes) Brent Currie (216 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (19 Goals) Don Parsons (20 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (5 Goals) Justin Chwedoruk,

Luke Stauffacher (4 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (9 GW) Chad Woollard (8 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (337 Shots) Chad Woollard (305 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Kevin Labatte (25.0%) Brett Pilkington (18.1%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (7 Goals) Patrick Nadeau, Dale Lupal (6 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Tyler Kindle (100%) Dale Lupal (85.7%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.02) Jason Tapp (3.29)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.930) Jason Tapp (0.901)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 27-24-4

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

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 3-1 February 23rd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Last Meeting of the Regular Season

Six Pack

Kalamazoo heads into tonight's game on a six-game winning streak. The six-game streak represents the

K-Wings longest winning streak of the season.

On a Roll

Forward Kory Karlander has recorded points in five straight games. Besides the five-game point streak, Karlander is also one-goal shy of tying the K-Wings' all-time UHL franchise record for goals in a season of 43 set by Jim Duhart (1999-00).

On the Road Again

The K-Wings begin a four-game road trip tonight in Quad City. Kalamazoo, who is 20-12-2 away from Wings Stadium, is currently on a three-game road winning streak.

Mark Your Calendars

While the K-Wings have six games remaining in the regular season, the team can already make plans for the postseason. Kalamazoo, who has already clinched home ice advantage in the opening round of the Colonial Cup playoffs, will begin their postseason run Wednesday, April 11th with a 7 p.m. face-off at Wings Stadium.

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.

Bootland and Hart on the Radio

Come see special guests Nick Bootland and Jordan Hart, as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the Voice of the K-Wings, Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on ESPN 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 ESPN1660). 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 31st @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Sunday, April 1st @ Port Huron 5:00 PM

Wednesday, April 4th @ Flint 7:15 PM

Friday, April 6th Vs Bloomington 7:30 PM (Team Poster Night Presented by Budweiser and FedEx Kinkos)

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