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K-Wings Countdown to Face-off

January 24, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Countdown to Face-off Kalamazoo Wings Vs Missouri River Otters Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, MI Friday, January 24, 2003 7:30 PM

Game Preview The Kalamazoo Wings look to avenge last week's 8-1 loss against Missouri tonight, as the fourth place K-Wings host the first place River Otters. Kalamazoo hasn't played a game since last Saturday, which means the K-Wings should be well rested for this return engagement. Tonight's game marks the eighth of twelve meetings between the teams this season, and the sixth encounter in less then a month.

Missouri enters the game in first place in the Western Conference. The top team in the UHL has a 9-point lead over Muskegon, who is in second place. The K-Wings enter the contest in fourth place in the Western Conference; however, the K-Wings are just 7 points out of second place and are only 6 points out of fourth place, as we get closer to the home stretch of the season.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Goals Richard Keyes (23) Assists Peter Roed (24) Points Richard Keyes (41) +/- Chad Dameworth (+4) Penalty Minutes Charlie Elezi (150 Minutes) Power Play Goals Richard Keyes (9 Goals) Short Handed Goals Peter Roed (4 Goals) Game Winning Goals Jim Brown (4 GW) Shots: Peter Roed (134 Shots) Shooting Percentage: Shawn Roed (22.2%) Shootout Goals: Jim Brown (5) Shootout Percentage: Jim Brown (62.5%) Goals Against Average: Chad Alban (3.33) Save Percentage: Chad Alban (.904)

All-Time/ Season Series All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 18-9-2 Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 3-2-2 Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 8-1 Vs Missouri on January 18th at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Next Meeting: Sunday, February 16th @ Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.

Keyes Returns K-Wings forward Richard Keyes traveled to Cincinnati to play for the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL) on Wednesday. In his one game, Keyes had 5 shots, had a +/- of even and accumulated 4 penalty minutes. The Mighty Ducks defeated the Cleveland Barons 2-1 in OT. Keyes will return to Wings Stadium tonight as the K-Wings face-off against Missouri. In the Cards K-Wings forward Justin Cardwell has been on a scoring tear, as he has scored in 3 of his last five games. In his past five games, Cardwell has scored 3 goals and 1 assist.

Winterfest Comes to Kalamazoo Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo Wings, and the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce will be holding Winterfest 2003 this week. The festival, which will be held at Wings Stadium, will have numerous events including two K-Wings home games.

Playoff Push The K-Wings can see the playoffs around the corner. Entering tonight the K-Wings are only 7 points away from 2nd place and 6 points out of 4th. With 34 games left in the season for the K-Wings, 21 of them are on home ice.

Tickets Get Your Tickets!! Tickets for all K-Wing home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the UHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale by calling the K-Wings at 345-5101.

Get on Line This season the best to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto www.kwings.com. The new site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much more.

K-Wings on Radio Catch all the K-Wings games home and away on the K-Wings Radio Network (WLKM 95.9, WQSN 1660 AM, and WRCC 1400 AM). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 76 regular season games and the playoffs. Pre game coverage begins with the Basic Communications 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 K-Wings Radio Network.

UP COMING GAMES Saturday, January 25th Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (K-Wings Mini-Stick Night) Wednesday, January 29th Vs Fort Wayne 7:00 PM (Family Four Pack, AAA 2 for 1, Rocker Card) Friday, January 31st Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Zamboni Beanie Baby Night Sponsored by WLKM)

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