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February 20, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


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Second place in the IHL will be on the line tonight, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Muskegon Lumberjacks. On the season, the K-Wings are 3-5-0-0 versus the Lumberjacks and 2-1-0-0 against Muskegon at Wings Stadium.

Concluding a three-game home stand, Kalamazoo enters the night just one point behind Muskegon for second. Kalamazoo leads Fort Wayne by a single-point for third and trails Port Huron by six points for first. Nine of the K-Wings next 11 games will occur against the Icehawks, ‘Jacks and Komets.

Winners of two straight overall, Muskegon is starting to find success on the road. The Lumberjacks are on a season-high five-game road unbeaten streak (4-0-0-1). Muskegon will be without the services of defenseman Steven Later, who will be serving a one-game suspension from the league.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Muskegon Lumberjacks

Goals: Mark Nebus (24 Goals) Luke Stauffacher (25 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (38 Assists) Todd Robinson (62 Assists)

Points: Glenn Detulleo (57 Points) Todd Robinson (82 Points)

+/-: Lucas Drake (+19) Adam Bartholomay (+15)

Penalty Minutes: Bryan Jurynec (108 Minutes) Steven Later (203 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Mark Nebus (6 Goals) Chad Woollard (12 Goals)

SH Goals Anthony Battaglia, Todd Robinson (2 Goals)

Glenn Detulleo (2 Goals)

GW Goals: Glenn Detulleo (5 GW) Todd Robinson (4 GW)

Shots: Tommy Lange (171 Shots) John DiPace (175 Shots)

Shooting %: Blair Manning, Tyler Willis (17.1%) Robin Bouchard (24.4%)

Overtime Goals: Lucas Drake (2 GW) Robin Bouchard, Matt Gens,

Ryan Jorde (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Anthony Battaglia (4 Goals) Robin Bouchard, Todd Robinson (2 Goals)

Shootout %: Justin Cross (100%) Todd Robinson (50%)

GAA: Joel Martin (2.75) Clayton Pool (3.21)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.919) Clayton Pool (0.913)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time IHL Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time IHL Series: 53-73-6-2 (Includes Lumberjacks/Fury)

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 3-5-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 5-0 January 30th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, February 27th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nearing 400

Defenseman John Glavota is closing in a personal milestone. Tonight will be Glavota's 400th game in his pro career.

Martin Gets the Call

The K-Wings will be without the services of goaltender Joel Martin. Martin has been called-up for the weekend to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.

Heating Up

Forwards Anthony Battaglia and Rick Cleaver have been red hot for the K-Wings. Battaglia is on a four-game point streak registering 3 goals and 2 assists during the stretch, while Cleaver has earned points (5 goals and four assists) in six of his last eight contests.

Home Cookin'

With a record of 17-5-1-0, the K-Wings own the best home record in the IHL. Kalamazoo is also on a five-game home unbeaten streak (4-0-1-0), as well as a four-game overall unbeaten streak (3-0-1-0).

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.

Glavota and Robinson on the Radio

Join special guests John Glavota and Jason Robinson 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, February 21st @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

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

Friday, February 27th Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (Exteriors of Kalamazoo Night)

Saturday, February 28th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Air National Guard Night, Featuring the ZOOperstars!)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics



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