IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

April 17, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Playoffs and rivalries could be the recipe for a perfect storm, as the Kalamazoo Wings battle the Fort Wayne Komets in game one of the Turner Cup Playoffs. In their IHL history, the arch-rivals have met five times in the post-season, with the K-Wings skating away with three playoff series victories.

Finishing the regular season strong, Kalamazoo went 9-1-1-1 in their final 12 games, including a 4-3 victory last Friday night versus Fort Wayne at Wings Stadium. The K-Wings were 9-6-1-0 against the Komets this season.

With home ice advantage throughout the playoffs, the Komets have played well at home going 21-9-3-5 at Allen County Memorial Coliseum. Fort Wayne finished the regular season winning nine of their final 10 games, with their lone setback occurring against Kalamazoo.

Team Playoff Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

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All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Playoff Series: All-Time Series is Tied: 13-13

Playoff Best of Seven Series: Best of Seven Series is Tied at 0 Games a Piece

Last Meeting: First Meeting of the Series

Next Meeting: Saturday, April 18th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game Two)

Spreading the Wealth

The Kalamazoo Wings can look to a number of different players to light the lamp in the upcoming playoffs. Seven players on the K-Wings roster have scored 20+ goals during the regular season; Dominic Osman (32), Lucas Drake (28), Rick Cleaver (27), Glenn Detulleo (26), Tommy Lange (25), Mark Nebus (24), and Anthony Battaglia (20).

Streaking Along

Joel Martin continues to be dominant between the pipes. Martin finished the regular season on a four-game win streak and six-game unbeaten streak.

Road Warriors

The K-Wings have felt comfortable away from home as of late. They are currently on a six-game road unbeaten streak, their longest of the season, going 4-0-1-1 during that stretch.

Finishing Strong

The K-Wings were a plus-19 in goals scored during in the regular season in the third period, outscoring their opponents 91 to 72. That is the largest third period scoring differential in the league.

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.

Cleaver and Drake on the Radio

Join special guests Rick Cleaver and Lucas Drake 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, April 18th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Two)

Sunday, April 19th @ Fort Wayne 6:00 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Three)

Wednesday, April 22nd Vs Fort Wayne 7:00 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Four)

*Friday, April 24th @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Five)

*Saturday, April 25th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals, Game Six)

*Tuesday, April 28th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Turner Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals Game Seven)

(* Denotes Games that Will Only Be Played If Necessary)

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