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K-Wings return to the ice tonight

October 28, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Preview For the second straight season, the Kalamazoo Wings will serve as the home opener for the Motor City Mechanics. The K-Wings would love a repeat performance of last year's game, as Kalamazoo skated away with a 4-1 victory over Motor City.

After nearly a week off the K-Wings return to the ice tonight with a chance to gain first place honors in the UHL's Central Division. Entering tonight's game, the K-Wings are in a three way tie for second place in the division and are just one point behind the Mechanics for the Central's top spot.

Unlike the K-Wings, who have played just one game this year, the Mechanics have already played three games this season. The top team in the Central Division went 1-1-1 in three games last weekend. Tonight could also be the Motor City debut of Brent Gretzky, who was acquired by the Mechanics late last week.

Team Leaders:

Kalamazoo Wings

Motor City Mechanics

Goals Nick Bootland, Mark Vilneff (2 Goals)

Adam Edinger (2 Goals)

Assists

Tyler Rennette (3 Assists)

Greg Bullock (5 Assists)

Points

Tyler Rennette (4 Points)

Greg Bullock (5 Points)

+/-

Tyler Rennette (+3)

Adam Edinger (+2)

Penalty Minutes

Josh Elzinga (7 Minutes)

Adam Edinger (12 Minutes)

Power Play Goals

Nick Bootland, Kory Karlander (1Goals)

Adam Edinger, Henry Acres,

Kevin Hansen, Mike Burgoyne,

Chris Gignac, Chris Bogas (1 Goal)

Short Handed Goals

Entire Team (0 Goals)

Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals

Tyler Rennette (1 GW)

Henry Acres (1 Goal)

Shots:

Tyler Rennette (7 Shots)

Konstantin Kalmilkov (13 Shots)

Shooting Percentage:

Mark Vilneff (50.0%)

Adam Edinger, Chris Bogas (50.0%)

Shootout Goals:

Entire Team (0 Goals)

Mike Ramsay (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage:

Entire Team (0.00%)

Mike Ramsay (100%)

Goals Against Average:

Joel Martin (1.00)

Bill Ruggiero (3.00)

Save Percentage:

Joel Martin (.968)

Bill Ruggiero (.921)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 4-2-1

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 3-2 in Shootout on March 12, 2005 @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Saturday, November 26th @ Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena in Fraser, Michigan

Total Recall

K-Wings Goaltender Joel Martin is currently on call-up in the American Hockey League with the Cleveland Barons. Dressing in his place tonight as the K-Wings emergency goaltender will be Kevin Kurk. Kurk joined the K-Wings yesterday after being traded to Kalamazoo from the Elmira Jackals.

Feels Like the First Time

Mark Vilneff's two goal performance last Saturday was a first in his professional career. The two-goal effort is the first-time in Vilneff's 12-year professional career that he has had a multi-goal game.

Record Breaking Performance

Forward Tyler Rennette made K-Wings history last Saturday night in Port Huron. Rennette's four-point night was the best opening night performance by a K-Wings player on opening night in their UHL history.

Just Like Last Year

Tonight will mark the second straight season that the K-Wings will serve as the Motor City Mechanics home opener. Last year, the K-Wings defeated the Mechanics 4-1 in The Garage.

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.

Carriere and Rennette on the Radio

Join special guests Daniel Carriere and Tyler Rennette, 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 Grille 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, October 29th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (2nd Annual Orange Ice Game Presented

by WRKR and Cool 101 FM)

Wednesday, November 2nd @ Rockford 7:05 PM (CST)

Friday, November 4th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Meijer Scout Night Presented by

Q 106.5 FM)

Saturday, November 5th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

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