IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on November 14, 2008 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings will commence a two-game home stand this evening at Wings Stadium versus the Flint Generals. Tonight is the second meeting of the season between the teams with the K-Wings defeating the Generals 6-5 in overtime back on October 30th at the Perani Arena.

Looking to rebound after two straight losses last weekend, the K-Wings will add some spark to their lineup. After starting the season in England, Tyler Willis is set to make his K-Wings' season debut. Also, returning for Kalamazoo will be Jeremy Stevenson, who has missed the past five games due to injury.

Winless in two straight games, the Generals are coming off a 3-1 loss last night to the Fort Wayne Komets. Flint, who is 2-4-0-0 on the road this season, has been led by Greg Bullock and John DiPace. The duo has combined for 19 points on the road this season.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Flint Generals

Goals: Glenn Detulleo (4 Goals) Greg Bullock, John DiPace (6 Goals)

Assists: Jason Robinson (6 Assists) Greg Bullock (11 Assists)

Points: Glenn Detulleo (9 Points) Greg Bullock (17 Points)

+/-: Jeremy Stevenson (+3) Joshua Fauth, Ryan Jorde,

Dan McNeill (-1)

Penalty Minutes: Blair Stayzer (28 Minutes) John DiPace (72 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Five Players (1 Goal) Greg Bullock, Kyle Deck (4 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals: Glenn Detulleo, Mark Nebus (1 GW) Greg Bullock, John DiPace,

Justin DePretis, Josef Fojtik (1 GW)

Shots: Tommy Lange (42 Shots) John DiPace (46 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jeremy Stevenson (27.3%) Ryan Jorde (25%)

Overtime Goals: Mark Nebus (1 Goal) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Entire Team (0%) Entire Team (0%)

Goals Against Average: Jason Tapp (4.16) Chad Alban (3.26)

Save Percentage: Jason Tapp (0.862) Chad Alban (0.899)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time IHL Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time IHL Series: 64-59-17-0

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 1-0-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 6-5 in Overtime October 30th @ Perani Arena in Flint, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, November 28th @ Perani Arena in Flint, Michigan

Little Willy Comes Home

Making his K-Wings' season debut tonight will be forward Tyler Willis. Willis, who started the season overseas with the Newcastle Vipers (EIHL), has captured the K-Wings' WLKM Most Popular Player Award five years in a row (2003-present).

Striking Early

In the course of eight games, the K-Wings have scored 10 of their 24 goals in the opening period. The 10 first period goals makes the opening period the K-Wings most prolific scoring period.

Nearing 300 Goaltender Jason Tapp is nearing a personal milestone. Tapp's next appearance will mark the 300th game in his career.

Closing in on 200

Forward Lucas Drake is closing in on a personal milestone. Drake needs two more points to reach 200 for 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.

Little and Tapp on the Radio

Join special guests Jordan Little and Jason Tapp as they join Head Coach Nick Bootland 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 Kalsee Credit Union 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, November 15th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Star Wars Night/UKC Rally Towel Night)

Tuesday, November 18th @ Port Huron 7:30 PM

Friday, November 21st Vs Bloomington 7:30 PM (Win-Win Night Presented by Win 98.5 FM)

Saturday, November 22nd @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Sunday, November 23rd Vs Port Huron 4:00 PM (Scout Day)

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