IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

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Published on February 14, 2009 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Don't expect valentine's to be handed out as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Port Huron Icehawks during the 9th Annual Pink Ice Game, presented by WWMT, The CW 7 and WKFR. On the season, the K-Wings are 4-4-0-0 versus the Icehawks and are 2-1-0-0 at Wings Stadium.

Snapping a three-game road-losing streak last night against Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo has pulled even with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Komets for second place in the league. Owning the best home record in the league (16-5-0-0), the K-Wings have won three straight games at Wings Stadium.

With an 8-1 dismantling of the Flint Generals last night, Port Huron extended their lead atop the IHL standings to three points. Port Huron's eight-goal outburst establishes their team season-high. The Icehawks have been road warriors, leading the league with 15 road victories.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Icehawks

Goals: Mark Nebus (22 Goals) Tad Lardner (24 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (37 Assists) Jamie Carroll (36 Assists)

Points: Glenn Detulleo (56 Points) Jamie Carroll (54 Points)

+/-: Lucas Drake (+19) Derek Merlini (+23)

Penalty Minutes: Bryan Jurynec (101 Minutes) Jason Selleke (99 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Mark Nebus (5 Goals) Tab Lardner (9 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Anthony Battaglia, Tab Lardner (2 Goals)

Glenn Detulleo (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Glenn Detulleo (5 GW) Tab Lardner (6 GW)

Shots: Mark Nebus (164Shots) Jamie Carroll (197 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Blair Manning (18.9%) Nick Lindberg (16.0%)

Overtime Goals: Glenn Detulleo, Lucas Drake, Jamie Lovell (1 Goal)

Rob Jarvis, Mark Nebus (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Anthony Battaglia (4 Goals ) Jamie Carroll, Nick Lindberg (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Justin Cross (100%) Nick Lindberg (50%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.68) Ryan Mior (1.38)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.922) Ryan Mior (0.949)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time IHL Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 9-10-4-0

Season Series: Season Series is Tied: 4-4-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 4-2 February 6th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 25th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Pretty in Pink

The K-Wings will host the Port Huron Icehawks tonight during the 9th Annual Pink Ice Game, presented by WWMT, The CW 7 and WKFR. Kalamazoo is 5-3-0-0 in pink ice games and is riding a five-game winning streak on the yearly classic.

Bechtol Reaches 1,000

Tonight is the 1,000th regular season game in the career of Equipment Manager Eric Bechtol. A 14-year pro, who is in his fourth-year with the K-Wings, Bechtol earned a majority of his games during his nine-year tenure in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues.

Closing in on the Century Mark

Defenseman Rod Aldoff and forward Lucas Drake are closing in on personal milestones. Both players enter the contest one goal shy of 100 in their pro career.

Good Things Come in Three's

Defenseman Casey Handrahan and forward Rick Cleaver each enter the night on three-game point streaks. The K-Wings streaks are not only limited to players, the team is currently riding a three-game home winning streak.

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.

DePretis and Nebus on the Radio

Join special guests Justin DePretis and Mark Nebus 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

Sunday, February 15th Vs Fort Wayne 4:00 PM (Kidz Club, Mascot and Scout Day, Presented by WKFR)

Friday, February 20th Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (U.S. Army Night, Presented by WRKR)

Saturday, February 21st @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Wednesday, February 25th Vs Port Huron 10:30 AM (Education Day)

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