IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 12, 2008 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Two of the most tradition enriched franchises in minor league hockey will face-off tonight at Wings Stadium, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Fort Wayne Komets. Leading the all-time IHL series 121-119-31-1, Kalamazoo trails the season series versus Fort Wayne with a record of 2-5-0-1.

After dropping two straight games on home ice, the K-Wings are hoping the third time is the charm as they wrap up a three-game home stand. Despite the loss last night, nothing changed for the K-Wings, as they remain in fourth place three points behind Port Huron and still have two games in hand over the Icehawks.

With 14 victories, Fort Wayne has been rolling over teams at Memorial Coliseum; however, the road hasn't been all that kind to the Komets. With a road record of 8-6-1-1, Fort Wayne is fourth in road wins in the league and they are currently on a three-game road losing streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals: Nick Bootland (22 Goals) Luciano Aquino (19 Goals)

Assists: Kory Karlander (28 Assists) Colin Chaulk (25 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (47 Points) Luciano Aquino (42 Points)

+/-: Kory Karlander (+12) Mathieu Curadeau (+18)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (109 Minutes) Kevin Bertram (157 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Nick Bootland (9 Goals) Luciano Aquino (6 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Nick Bootland (2 Goals) Luciano Aquino (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland, Travis Granbois Matt Reynolds (4 GW)

Flo Iberer, Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn (2GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (153 Shots) Guy Dupuis (121 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Mike Manley (18.5%) Oliver Legualt (25.0%)

Overtime Goals: Glenn Detulleo, Flo Iberer (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Travis Granbois (4 Goals) Luciano Aquino, P.C. Drouin,

Matt Reynolds (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Travis Granbois, Tyler Willis (100%) Matt Reynolds (100%)

Goals Against Average: Jeremy Symington (2.93) Nick Boucher (2.27)

Save Percentage: Jeremy Symington (0.904) Nick Boucher (0.919)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time IHL Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time IHL Series: 121-119-31-1

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 2-5-0-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-2 January 6th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Next Meeting: Saturday, February 2nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Lucky 13

Forwards Kory Karlander and Nick Bootland commence the night on a K-Wings season high 13-game point streak. The 13-game streak is also a season high in the IHL.

Better to Give Than Receive

Besides Karlander's point streak the forward has also amassed a lengthy assist streak. Karlander, who leads the league with 28 assists, is currently on an IHL and K-Wings season high 12-game assist streak.

Heating Up

Kalamazoo's Dan Tessier is starting to heat up. Five goals on the season, Tessier has lit the lamp three times in the last two games.

Nearing 200

Forward Glenn Detulleo is closing in a personal milestone. Detulleo enters the game needing one assist to reach the 200-plateau mark in his 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 IHL 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, information about Wings Stadium events, and much, much more.

Karlander and Little on the Radio

Join special guests Kory Karlander and Jordan Little as they join Head Coach Brian Curran and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through the B-2 Networks through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Old Burdick's Bar and Grill 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 (95.9 FM WLKM & B-2 Networks on kwings.com). 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, January 18th @ Port Huron 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 19th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Sunday, January 20th @ Muskegon 2:00 PM

Friday, January 25th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (U.S. Army Night Presented by WRKR)

Saturday, January 26th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (McDonald's Win-Win Night Presented by

WIN-98.FM)

Sunday, January 27th @ Flint 4:00 PM

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