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K-Wings, Komets Face Off Tonight

February 10, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Preview One of the best rivalries in minor league hockey gets renewed tonight, as the Kalamazoo Wings face-off against the Fort Wayne Komets. This will be the fifth meeting between the teams this season and the first at Memorial Coliseum. Kalamazoo leads the season series with a record of 2-1-1; however, Fort Wayne has won the last two meetings, including a 4-3 shootout victory in their last encounter on January 28th.

The K-Wings come into the game riding a three-game winning streak. Besides the overall winning streak, Kalamazoo has also won two straight road games. On the season, the K-Wings are 6-5-3 against teams from the Western Division; however, the K-Wings are winless in their last five games against the west going 0-2-3 during that stretch.

The Komets enter Memorial Coliseum on a four-game unbeaten streak. By going 3-0-1 in their last four games, Fort Wayne has positioned themselves two points ahead of the Quad City Mallards for second place in the Western Division. Helping the Komets with their recent success has been Lance Galbraith, who is currently tied for a league best, three-game goal streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Fort Wayne Komets

Goals Nick Bootland (24 Goals) Jonathan Goodwin (18 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (41Assists) P.C. Drouin (32 Assists)

Points Tyler Rennette (55 Points) P.C. Drouin (47 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+33) Jonathan Goodwin (+15)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (209 Minutes) Lance Galbraith (190 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Kory Karlander (10 Goals) Jonathan Goodwin,

Colin Chaulk (7 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals) P.C. Drouin (3 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (5 GW) Colin Chaulk (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (207 Shots) Guy Dupuis (185 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (21.5%) David Carpentier (16.9%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma Colin Chaulk, P.C. Drouin (4 Goals)

Mike Dombkiewicz (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Lee Ruff (100%) Kelly Miller (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.07) Kevin St. Pierre (2.17)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.924) Kevin St. Pierre (0.924)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 21-23-9

Season Series: K-Wings Lead Season Series: 2-1-1

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-3 in a shootout on January 28th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Sunday, March 22nd @ Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana

K-Wings Complete Trade

The K-Wings have sent forward Todd Grant to the Elmira Jackals. By sending Grant to Elmira, Kalamazoo completes the trade with the Jackals for Mike Dombkiewicz.

Seventh Heaven

Forward Kory Karlander has been on a recent tear. Karlander starts the week on both a seven-game point and assist streak. The seven-game assist streak is just one game shy of tying Tyler Rennette's K-Wings season high eight-game streak. Karlander has also recorded a point in each of his last 12 road games.

Closing in on 100

K-Wing forward Dustin Virag is nearing a personal milestone. Virag needs one more goal to reach 100 for his career.

Looking for Four

The K-Wings are currently on a three-game winning streak. During their recent success, the K-Wings have outscored their opponents 20-6.

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 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.

Rennette and Reynaert on the Radio

Join special guests Tyler Rennette and Jeff Reynaert as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 WQSN Monday's from 6-7 PM at The Cabana 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 (WLKM 95.9 FM and Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 WQSN). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 76 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre-game coverage begins with the Digital Highway 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, February 11th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 12th Vs Port Huron 4:00 PM (Meijer Scout Night)

Tuesday, February 14th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM (6th Annual Pink Ice Game)

Friday, February 17th Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (Disco Fever)

Saturday, February 18th Vs Richmond 7:30 PM (WRKR Mascot and Red Robin Night)

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