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April 18, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Switching venues, the Kalamazoo Wings and Fort Wayne Komets will head to Wings Stadium for game two of the Best-of-Seven Turner Cup Semi-Finals. Defending home ice last night, the Komets took game one with a 3-1 victory over the K-Wings at Allen County Memorial Coliseum.

Looking to pull even in the series, the K-Wings return to a building where they have had much success. During the regular season, Kalamazoo tied Muskegon for the most home victories in the IHL with 24 at Wings Stadium. On the season, the K-Wings were 4-3-1-0 versus the Komets at Wings Stadium.

While the K-Wings had success at home, the Komets were just as comfortable on the road. Fort Wayne led the league in road wins with 25 during the regular season. The Komets' Nick Boucher stole the show in game one stopping 41 of the 42 shots he face to secure the win last night.

Team Playoff Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals Lucas Drake (1 Goal) Justin Hodgman, David Hukalo,

Brad MacMillan (1 Goal)

Assists Rick Cleaver, Dominic Osman (1 Assist) Sean O'Conner (2 Assists)

Points Rick Cleaver, Lucas Drake, Sean O'Conner (2 Points)

Dominic Osman (1 Point)

+/- Seven Players (+/-0) Sean O'Conner (+ 2)

Penalty Minutes Blair Stayzer (12 Minutes) Justin Hodgman (12 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Lucas Drake (1 Goal) David Hukalo (1 Goal)

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

Game Winning Goals Entire Team (0 GW) David Hukalo (1 GW)

Shots: Rick Cleaver (9 Shots) Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn (7 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Lucas Drake (25%) Justin Hodgman (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (3.08) Nick Boucher (1.00)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.919) Nick Boucher (0.976)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Playoff Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 13-14

Playoff Best of Seven Series: K-Wings Trail Best of Seven Series One Game to None

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-1 on April 17th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Next Meeting: Sunday, April 19th @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Game Three)

A Different Outcome

Last night, the K-Wings led after the first period and lost the game, which is a trend that was much different during the regular season. During the regular season, the K-Wings were 24-2-1-0 when leading after one period of play (14-1-0-0 at home; 10-1-1-0 on the road).

Earning Their Stripes

Before last night's contest, seven K-Wings (Rick Cleaver, Trent Daavettila, Shea Hamilton, Rob Jarvis, Tommy Lange, Jordan Little, Chris Trick) didn't have pro playoff experience. With Hamilton scratched yesterday, the remaining six did receive their first taste of postseason play.

Half Full

Last Wednesday, the IHL named Rick Cleaver, Rob Jarvis and Tommy Lange to their All-Rookie Team, which means half of the team was comprised of K-Wings. The team was selected by general managers, coaches and media members from around the league.

Home Sweet Home

During the regular season, Kalamazoo, with 24 wins, finished the year tied with Muskegon for the most home victories in the league. Wings Stadium has also been kind in the playoffs to the K-Wings, who are riding a four-game home playoff win streak, which dates back to the 2006-07 season.

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

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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