IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on April 13, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


After two games at Wings Stadium, the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals will shift to the Perani Hockey World and Event Center for games three and four. The Kalamazoo Wings and Flint Generals enter game three tied a one game apiece.

Kalamazoo's defense was the story in game two, suffocating the Flint offense and allowing just 18 shots in the contest, including two shots in the final period. Ryan Mahrle jump started the K-Wings offense registering three points (1 goal, 2 assist), as well as the game-winning goal during the 5-0 victory.

Securing a split in the first two games of the series on Wednesday, Flint returns home ready to defend its home ice. The Generals were 16-17-5 at the Perani Hockey World & Event Center; however, they were just 1-4-0 during the season against the K-Wings.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Flint Generals

Goals: Kory Karlander, Jason Lawmaster (2 Goals) Mike Kinnie (3 Goals)

Assists: Ryan Mahrle (4 Assists) Seven Players (1 Assist)

Points: Ryan Mahrle (5 Points) Mike Kinnie (3 Points)

+/-: Glenn Detulleo, Jason Lawmaster Mike Kinnie, Jan Jas,

Jesse Rycroft (+3) Bobby Reynolds (+1)

Penalty Minutes: Chris McAllister, Kory Karlander Jason Selleke (10 Minutes)

Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn, Lucas Drake

Derek Ryan (4 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (2 Goals) Mike Kinnie,

Shawn Snider (1 Goal)

Short Handed Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Ryan Mahrle (1 GW) Mike Kinnie (1 GW)

Shots: Kory Karlander (8 Shots) Jan Jas (7 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (50.0%) Mike Kinnie (50.0%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (0.00) Jason Muzzatti (3.00)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (1.000) Jason Muzzatti (0.919)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Playoff Series: All-Time Playoff Series is Tied: 1-1

Best of Seven Series: Best of Seven Series is Tied One Game Apiece

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 5-0 April 12th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday, April 15th @ Perani Hockey World & Event Center in Flint, Michigan (Game Four)

Road Warriors

Dating back to the regular season, Kalamazoo has won six of their last seven, including three straight on the road. In postseason play, the K-Wings are riding a seven-game road winning streak.

Impact Player

Defenseman Ryan Mahrle has had a big impact on the playoffs. Mahrle, who scored his first pro goal last night, has recorded five points (1 goal, 4 assists) in two games.The goal by Mahrle was also the game-winner.

Top of the List

With his goal last night forward Lucas Drake is now the K-Wings' UHL franchise leader in goals scored with 11. Drake's goal broke a three way tie between him, Nick Bootland and Jim Duhart (1999-00).

Shutting the Door

Goaltender Ryan Nie recorded his first pro playoff shutout last night in game two. The shutout was the fourth in K-Wings' UHL playoff history. Three of the four shutouts by the K-Wings have come 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.

Willis and Ryan on the Radio

Come see special guests Tyler Willis and Derek Ryan, 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 ESPN 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

Sunday, April 15th @ Flint 4:00 PM (Round One, Game Four)

Friday, April 20th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (Round One, Game Five)

Saturday, April 21st @ Flint 7:30 PM (Round One, Game Six, If Necessary)

Monday, April 23rd Vs Flint 7:00 PM (Round One, Game Seven, If Necessary)

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