IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown To Face-Off

Published on April 4, 2008 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


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With two weeks remaining in the regular season, tonight's contest between the Kalamazoo Wings and Flint Generals could play be a big part in deciding the International Hockey League Playoff picture. On the season, the K-Wings are 8-5-0-0 against the Generals.

With six games remaining in the regular season, including tonight, Kalamazoo trails Flint and Muskegon by three points for third place. The K-Wings, who are riding a six-game home winning streak, will face-off once more in the regular season versus the Generals on April 9th also at Wings Stadium.

Tonight will be a rare April road test for the Generals. Flint will finish the regular season with five of their final seven games at home. Two of Flint's last three road games, including tonight will come at Wings Stadium, with the other occurring on the last day of the season against Fort Wayne.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Flint Generals Goals: Nick Bootland (41 Goals) Michel Beausoleil (33 Goals)

Assists: Kory Karlander (51 Assists) Michel Beausoleil (44 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (86 Points) Michel Beausoleil (77 Points)

+/-: Kory Karlander (+11) Greg Bullock (+18)

Penalty Minutes: Tyler Willis (199 Minutes) John DiPace (223 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Nick Bootland (17 Goals) Michel Beausoleil (13 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Nick Bootland (3 Goals) Jason Cirone (2 Goals) Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (4 GW) Greg Bullock, Jason Cirone (5 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (320 Shots) Michel Beausoleil (246 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Mike Manley (16.7%) Justin DePretis (23.4%) Overtime Goals: Glenn Detulleo John DiPace, Josef Fojtik (1 Goal) Jamie Vanderveeken (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Travis Granbois (4 Goals) Michel Beausoleil (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Tyler Willis (100%) Jaroslav Cesky (100%)

Goals Against Average: Jeff Reynaert (2.65) Chad Alban (2.29)

Save Percentage: Jeff Reynaert (0.915) Chad Alban (0.931)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time IHL Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time IHL Series: 63-57-17-0

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 8-5-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 2-1 March 21st @ Perani Hockey World & Event Center in Flint, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 9th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Welcome Back

The K-Wings will welcome back Head Coach Brian Curran and forward Glenn Detulleo. Curran missed three games last weekend with an injury, while Detulleo was activated off the team's 10-Day IR after missing the past four contests.

Feeling Like a Pepsi

On Monday, defenseman Jamie Vanderveeken was named the IHL's Pepsi Defenseman of the Month for March. In 14 games, Vanderveeken recorded 13 points (4 goals, 9 assists) and was plus-1.

Captain Clutch

Forward Nick Bootland enters the week on a four-game point and goal streak. Besides the four-game streaks, Bootland has earned points in seven of his last eight games.

There's No Place Like Home

Kalamazoo will begin a two-game home stand tonight versus Flint. The K-Wings, who will finish the regular season with four of their final six games at Wings Stadium, are riding a season-high six-game home winning streak and have earned victories in eight of their last ten on home ice.

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.

Granbois and Mohr on the Radio

Join special guests Travis Granbois and Jarred Mohr 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

Saturday, April 5th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Qdoba Night)

Sunday, April 6th @ Bloomington 4:05 PM (CST)

Wednesday, April 9th Vs Flint 7:00 PM (Group Appreciation Night)

Friday, April 11th @ Port Huron 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 12th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Fan Appreciation Night presented by WKFR)

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