IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

K-Wings Week in Review

Published on November 1, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo opened the week on Friday (10/29), as they traveled to Port Huron, Michigan to battle the Beacons. The K-Wings started the game's scoring 2:33 into the opening period, when Tim Turner (1) scored on a short-handed breakaway to give Kalamazoo the 1-0 lead. Midway into the period, Beacons forward Mat Goody (1) deflected an Ivan Curic shot past K-Wings goaltender Chad Alban to tie the game up at 1-1. In the second period, Turner (2) struck again, this time on the power-play to put Kalamazoo up 2-1. The K-Wings received an insurance goal late in the third period, when Alban found a streaking Turner at center ice; Turner (3) skated the puck to the Beacons blue line and then cashed in on an empty net situation to record his first professional hat trick and sealed the victory for Kalamazoo, as the K-Wings defeated the Beacons by the final of 3-1.

On Saturday (10/30), the K-Wings returned back to Wings Stadium to face-off against their intra-state rivals, the Muskegon Fury in the inaugural "Orange Ice" game. In a game marred with penalties opportunities for both teams, it would be the K-Wings that would score the contest's first goal. While on their first of a season high 10 man advantages, Kalamazoo's David Struch (4) found an opening in the slot and slid the puck past Muskegon's Clayton Pool just 50 second into the game to give Kalamazoo a 1-nothing lead. Muskegon's Scott Hollis (2) tied the game up at 1-1 just over five minutes later with a wrist shot from the bottom of the right circle. With the K-Wings shorthanded midway into the first period, Kalamazoo regained the lead, when Shaun Fisher (1) scorched a slap shot from the between the circles to give Kalamazoo a 2-1 lead. The Fury would once again knot the game up, as B.J. Gaustad tied the game at 2-2 with his fourth goal of the season. In the second period, the defending Colonial Cup champions would take the lead for good with two goals 18 seconds apart, including the eventual game-winning goal from Hollis (3) to give the Fury a 4-2 lead. Kalamazoo attempted a comeback in the third period with a goal by Russell Spence (1), but it wouldn't be enough as the Fury defended the K-Wings by the final of 4-3.

Fast Forward

The K-Wings will continue their four game home stand with two games this weekend. On Friday, November 5th, for the first-time ever, Kalamazoo will host the Kansas City Outlaws. Kansas City has jumped out to record of 5-2-0 (10 points) and is currently in the third place in the Western Division, just one-point behind both Rockford and Fort Wayne. The Outlaws two top gunslingers are Steve Yetman and Joe Seroski. Yetmen currently is tied for fifth in scoring in the UHL with 12 points. Seroski starts the week with 8 goals, which makes him the most prolific goal scorer in the UHL. Friday's game is presented by Kansas City Dipping Grill; fans will have the opportunity to register before the game to "Dip for their Dinner". The lucky fan will get their chance to dip during the games first period intermission.

Kalamazoo concludes the week on Saturday (11/6), when they host the Elmira Jackals on WKFR and Meijer Kids Day and Mascot Night. Elmira starts the week tied atop of the Eastern Division with the Danbury Trashers. A good reason for the Jackals 5-3-0 (10 points) start is because of the duo of Greg Koehler and Jason Sessa, who are tied with 14 points for the scoring lead in the UHL.

Turner Over Drive

K-Wings forward Tim Turner recorded his first career hat trick last Friday at Port Huron. Turner starts the week on a three game scoring streak. In his last three games, Turner has registered three goals and has added 2 assists.

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings will play games two and three of their four-game home stand this week. Kalamazoo will host Kansas City this Friday (11/5) and Elmira on Saturday (11/6). The home stand will conclude Wednesday, November 10th versus the Muskegon Fury.

Carriere Near the Top Defenseman Daniel Carriere is near the top of two UHL categories. With 6 points (0 goals, 6 assists) Carriere is tied for third for the league lead among defensemen in scoring. Carriere is also tied for second place among D-men in assists.

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Nearing A Milestone

With his next game, forward David Struch will have played in 500 professional games. In 499 games, Struch has tallied 330 points (128 goals, 202 assists).

The Obscure Stat of the Week

With their lost to Muskegon on Orange Ice. The K-Wings all-time (including the IHL) are 16-9-3 on games played on colored ice. Kalamazoo will have two more opportunities this season to improve on their colored ice record. On February 14th, the K-Wings will host the Rockford IceHogs on the Fifth Annual Pink Ice Game and on March 17th, the K-Wings will host their arch-rivals, the Fort Wayne Komets in the 24th Annual Fifth-Third Bank "World Famous" Green Ice Game.

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 Box Office at (269) 345-5101.

Get on Line

This season the best 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.

Willis and Struch on the Radio

Join special guests Tyler Willis and David Struch, as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on The Sports Station 1600 AM WQSN Monday's from 6-7 PM at Sports Forum on Mosel.

K-Wings on Radio

Catch all the K-Wings games home and away on the K-Wings Radio Network (WLKM 95.9 FM and The Sports Station 1660 AM WQSN). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 80 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

Friday, November 5th Vs Kansas City 7:30 PM (Kansas City Dipping Grill Night)

Saturday, November 6th Vs Elmira 7:30 PM (WKFR, Meijer Kids Day & Mascot Night)

Wednesday, November 10th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM (Equinox Night)

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