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K-Wings Week In Review

October 23, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Record Last Week: 0-1-1 Overall Record 1-2-1

Game Rewind Last week, the K-Wings and the Flint Generals got to know one another real well, as the teams played a home and home series starting last Friday (10/18) in Flint. The K-Wings jumped out to an early lead as Mark Lawrence (1st) scored 10 seconds into the game to give Kalamazoo a 1-nothing lead. Besides giving the K-Wings the lead, the goal also gave Lawrence his 400th point of his career. Flint would tie the game at 1-1 later in the period, when Dale Greenwood (1st) scored on the power play. The Generals would continue their stellar special teams play at the 12:42 mark of the first period, when Jim Duhart (1st) scored a shorthanded goal to give Flint a 2-1 lead. Kalamazoo would counter 5 minutes later with a goal by Kurt Miller (2nd), as the K-Wings would make the scored 2-2 heading into the second period. Kalamazoo would regain the lead early in the second period, when Peter Roed scored his second goal of the season to give the K-Wings a 3-2 lead. Flint would eventually tie the game up with less then one minute remaining in the second period, on a wrap around goal by Martin Woods (2nd). The score would remain tied throughout the final 20 minutes of play and the game would head into a shootout. In the shootout, the Generals would prevail outscoring the K-Wings 2-0 in the extra session, as Flint defeated Kalamazoo 4-3 in a shootout.

The K-Wings and the Generals returned back to the ice on Saturday (10/19), as the K-Wings hosted Flint in the K-Wings home opener. Unlike the night before, it would be the Generals that would get on the board first, as Karel Betik (1st) scored on the power play to give Flint a 1-nothing lead. The K-Wings would tie the game up two minutes later, at the 12:36 mark of the first period, when Joe Pecoraro scored his first goal of the season to knot the game up at 1-1. The K-Wings would break the tie in the second period, when Lawrence found Richard Keyes open in the slot to give the K-Wings a 2-1 lead. Later in the period, the K-Wings would have to deal with some adversity, as starting goaltender Chad Alban would have to leave the game with an injury. Alban's replacement Brian Rogers would enter the game with a 2-1 lead. However, Flint's high powered offense would tie the game at 13:34 mark of the second period, when Lee Jelenic scored to make the score 2-2. In the third period, the Generals special teams would take control, as Martin Woods (3rd) scored on the power play to give Flint a 3-2 lead. The K-Wings would answer back with a goal of their own, as Peter Roed (4th) scored on the power play to tie the game at 3-3. The goal for Roed extended his scoring and his goal streak to 4 games; both are the longest streaks in the UHL. The Generals would get the eventual game winning goal with just under 5 minutes to play in the game, as Betik recorded his second goal of the game to give Flint at 4-3 lead. The Generals would add an insurance goal, just one minute later, when Bobby Reynolds (3rd) scored short handed, as the Generals would defeat Kalamazoo 5-3 to sweep the home and home series.

Fast Forward The K-Wings will hit the frozen floors of the United Hockey League three times this weekend, as they get set for their toughest challenge of the season (three games in three nights). The K-Wings will start the week on Friday, October 25th, as they host the defending Colonial Cup Champions, the Muskegon Fury. The K-Wings defeated the Fury in their only previous meeting of the season in Muskegon ( K-Wings won 5-3 on 10/12/02). The Fury enter the game with a record of 1-3-0, and looking to rebound after losing Sunday at Missouri by the final of 6-2.

After hosting Muskegon on Friday, the K-Wings will hit the road for two games. The K-Wings will try to avenge a shootout loss and a regulation loss to Flint, as the K-Wings return to the IMA Sports Arena to battle the Generals. This will be the 3rd time the K-Wings will play the Generals. The last time Kalamazoo played in Flint they lost 4-3 in a shootout.

The K-Wings will concluded the week on Sunday (10/27), as they play the Quad City Mallards. Quad City enters the week atop the Western Conference standings. The Mallards have a record of 3-2-0 and are 3 points ahead of Kalamazoo for the top spot in the division. The Mallards are led by Steve Gibson, who leads the team in scoring with 6 points. Quad City also has the league top penalty producer, as Kerry Toporowski leagues the league in PIM's with 57.

4 and Counting With points in each of the K-Wings games last week, forward Peter Roed as extended his scoring streak to 4 games. Peter's four games streak is the longest in the UHL. In those 4 games, Roed has tallied 7 points (4 goals and 3 assists).

Miller Placed on IR The Kalamazoo Wings have placed forward Kurt Miller on the 14 Day-IR. Miller was injured during a game on 10/18/02 against Flint.

Back to School K-Wing Defenseman Tyson Turgeon will be at Greenwood Elementary this Thursday, October 24th at 2:30 pm. Turgeon will be speaking about positive choices, as well as responsibility.

Rarely in Trouble With 63 minutes in penalties this season, the K-Wings are the least penalized team in the UHL.

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Keyes to Success Forward Richard Keyes is quickly rewriting the K-Wings history books. With his goal on Saturday night, Keyes is now in 8th place on the K-Wings all-time UHL scoring list. Richard's next milestone will come with his next goal, as he will be tied for 4th place in K-Wings UHL history for goals scored. On a Different Note The Kalamazoo Wings and WLKM Radio will welcome Claude "The Happy Trumpeter" this Friday, October 25th, as the K-Wings host the defending Colonial Cup Champions, the Muskegon Fury. Claude, who is known for his zany antics, is one of hockey's most celebrated entertainers.

Brother Versus Brother When the K-Wings play the division leading Quad City Mallards on Sunday (10/27), there will be a family feel to the game. K-Wing forward Peter Roed's younger brother Shawn Roed is a member of the Mallards.

The Obscure Stat of the Week With their lost to Flint (5-3) on Saturday, the K-Wings are now 0-0-3 in home openers. The 0-0-3 total includes the 1999-2000 season, in which the K-Wings played in Madison, Wisconsin (Madison Kodiaks).

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 for 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 the K-Wings Radio Network.

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