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Facing Elimination

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


Fort Wayne, IN - For the second time in this series, the Kalamazoo Wings and Fort Wayne Komets would need overtime to settle their differences; however, unlike game two's double-overtime thriller, the Komets' Justin Hodgman spoiled the K-Wings party by netting the game-winner to give Fort Wayne a 3-2 victory and a three games to two lead in the best of seven Turner Cup Semi-Final series.

In the previous four games of the series, the two teams have only been able to muster a goal each. Friday's game five would be no different, as both teams were held at bay. Fort Wayne out-shot the K-Wings in the period 14-6 and both teams went 0-for-1 on the power-play.

After struggling with the man-advantage in the first, Kalamazoo and Fort Wayne found success in the second, as all four goals in the period were created because of infractions.

While not a power-play, Kalamazoo did capitalize on a four-on-four, as Tommy Lange left a drop pass to Rob Jarvis, who buried his first pro playoff tally 2:12 into the second.

Fort Wayne pulled back to even midway in the period with a power-play marker from Mathieu Curadeau. The goal was Curadeau's team-leading third of the playoffs.

Just over two minutes later, Lucas Drake regained the lead for Kalamazoo registering his team-leading third of the post-season, all with a man-advantage.

One-timing the equalizer, Curadeau (4th) tied the contest at two 15:05 into the period with this second power-play tally of the night.

Kalamazoo went 1-for-1 on the power-play in the second, while Fort Wayne was 2-for-2.

No scoring in the third period would force overtime. In the extra session, last season's playoff MVP, Hodgman (3rd) spun a slap shot off the skate off of a K-Wing and beat Joel Martin to win the game for the Komets.

Martin made 49 saves in defeat, while Nick Boucher knocked aside 19 to earn his third victory of the post-season.

For Game Stats: http://pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=979229

The K-Wings and Komets will head back to Wings Stadium for game six tomorrow, Saturday, April 25th with a 7:30 p.m. face-off.

Individual playoff tickets are on sale now to the general public. Tickets for K-Wings home games in the postseason will range from $10.90 (Blue Level)-$15.90 (Red Level). Seats for kids 12 and under will cost $7.90. Ticket will increase $1 on day of game purchases.

Single-game playoff tickets for any of the K-Wings Turner Cup Playoff home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

For more information about tonight's game, please contact Director of Public Relations/Broadcaster Mike Modugno at (269) 349-9772 extension 220.

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