IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wings Countdown to Face-Off

Published on October 10, 2008 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


One of the best rivalries in minor league hockey will get rekindled in the preseason, as the Kalamazoo Wings host the Fort Wayne Komets in the first half of a home and home series. The two teams will head to Fort Wayne tomorrow to wrap up their preseason schedules.

Playing a preseason game three days into camp, Kalamazoo looked impressive defeating the Muskegon Lumberjacks 2-0 on Wednesday. Goaltenders John Hallas and Andy Pate knocked aside a combined 25 shots, while Lucas Drake and Matt Tyree delivered goals in the victory.

On the ice for the first-time since winning the Turner Cup, the Fort Wayne Komets were equally as impressive defeating the Bloomington PrairieThunder 3-0. Tonight is the second of three preseason games for the Komets and their lone away from Memorial Coliseum.

Preseason

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals Lucas Drake, Matt Tyree (1 Goal) Rick Varone (2 Goals)

Assists Justin Cross, John Glavota J.P. Roy (2 Assists)

Peter Masterton, John Miller (1 Assist)

Points Five Players (1 Point) J.P. Roy, Rick Varone (2 Points)

+/- John Miller (+ 2) Five Players (+/-1)

Penalty Minutes Jordan Little (7 Minutes) Brad MacMillan, Danko Mironovic (7 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Entire Team (0 Goals) Adam Sinewitz, Rick Varone (1 Goal)

SH Goals Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

GW Goals: Lucas Drake (1 GW) Adam Sinewitz (1 GW)

Shots: Matt Tyree, Jayson Zilkie (4 Shots) Jake Pence (5 Shots)

Shooting %: Lucas Drake (33.3%) Adam Sinewitz, Rick Varone (50%)

Overtime Goals Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals) Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout %: Entire Team (0%) Entire Team (0%)

GAA: John Hallas, Andy Pate (0.00) Tim Haun, Sebastien Laplante (0.00)

Save Percentage: John Hallas, Andy Pate (1.000) Tim Haun, Sebastien Laplante (1.000)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time IHL Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time IHL Series: 122-124-31-2 (Regular Season Meetings Only)

Season Series: Preseason Series is Tied: 0-0-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-3 March 28th @ Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Next Meeting: Saturday, October 11th @ Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Preseason)

A Veteran Presence For the first-time this preseason, the K-Wings will play a majority of its veteran returnees. Forwards Jeremy Stevenson and Jan Yas will join defenseman Rod Aldoff and Jason Robinson in making their K-Wing debuts.

Painting the Ice Orange

The next time the K-Wings and the Komets play one another at Wings Stadium the ice will have a different look. On October 25th, Kalamazoo will host Fort Wayne in the 5th Annual Orange Ice Game presented by Outdoor Services, Meijer, WWMT and 92.5 WZUU. During the game, the K-Wings will be wearing special Halloween themed jerseys and the K-Wings will host a pregame carnival starting at noon.

Media Luncheon The K-Wings will host their annual media luncheon this Wednesday, October 15th in the Icehouse by Old Burdick's. The luncheon will begin promptly at 1 p.m.

Preseason Streak With their victory over the Muskegon Lumberjacks, the K-Wings have won two straight preseason games. The streak started last year with a road victory over Fort Wayne.

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.

Cross and Handrahan on the Radio

Join special guests Justin Cross and Casey Handrahan 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, October 11th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Preseason)

Saturday, October 18th @ Bloomington 8:05 PM (CST) (Regular Season Opener)

Friday, October 24th @ Muskegon 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 25th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Home Opener/Orange Ice Sponsored by Outdoor Services, Meijer, WZUU

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