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April 24, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Tied at two games apiece, the Kalamazoo Wings and Fort Wayne Komets return to Allen County Memorial Coliseum for game five of the best-of-seven Turner Cup Semi-Finals. With the home team winning each of the four previous contests, the series in essence becomes a best-of three series.

Spectacular between the pipes, Joel Martin sparked the K-Wings in game four stoning 51 Komet shots en route to a 2-0 victory to even up the series. Looking for their first lead of the series, Kalamazoo would love to gain it tonight, as the series heads back to Wings Stadium tomorrow for game six.

Returning home, the Komets are hopeful to regain the series lead. Ending the regular season on an eight-game home winning streak, Fort Wayne has continued their winning ways in the playoffs, winning both of their contests at Allen County Memorial Coliseum.

Team Playoff Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals Lucas Drake (2 Goals) Mathieu Curadeau, Justin Hodgman,

David Hukalo (2 Goals)

Assists Dominic Osman, Chris Trick (2 Assists) Sean O'Connor (4 Assists)

Points Seven Players (2 Points) Mathieu Curadeau,

Sean O'Connor (4 Points)

+/- Justin Cross, Trent Daavettila, Rod Aldoff, Sean O'Conner,

John Glavota, Chris Trick (+2) Keith Rodger (+3)

Penalty Minutes Blair Stayzer (14 Minutes) Sean O'Connor,

Justin Hodgman (10 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Lucas Drake (2 Goals) Mathieu Curadeau,

David Hukalo (2 Goals)

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

Game Winning Goals John Glavota, Mark Nebus (1 GW) David Hukalo, Rick Varone (1 GW)

Shots: Rick Cleaver (21 Shots) Sean O'Connor (23 Shots)

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

Shooting Percentage: John Glavota (20%) Keith Rodger (25%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.52) Nick Boucher (1.53)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.966) Nick Boucher (0.956)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Playoff Series: All-Time IHL Playoff Series is Tied: 15-15

Playoff Best of Seven Series: Best of Seven Series is Tied at Two Games Apiece

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 2-0 on April 22nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, April 25th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Game Six)

Free Willy

Activated off the K-Wings 45-Day Injured Reserve, forward Tyler Willis returned to the K-Wings line-up for game four last Wednesday. In total Willis missed 19 games due to injury, including playoffs during his time on the IR.

Finicky in the First

Scoring goals in the first period hasn't been an easy thing to do in this series. Entering tonight, the K-Wings have scored once through four games in the first period, while surrendering only a single goal during that same time span.

Show Stopper

Goaltender Joel Martin was brilliant in game four of the series. Martin, who stopped 51 shots, earned his first shutout of the season and his fourth in 28 playoff appearances.

Stopping a Trend

While the K-Wings are looking to become the first road team to win in this series, they are also looking to snap a streak. Dating back to the 2006-07 season, the K-Wings have dropped their last six road playoff games.

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.

K-Wings Live

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 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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