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December 29, 2008 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Rewind Friday, December 26th @ Flint (Kalamazoo 8-Flint 3)

Flint, MI - Trailing 3-1 in the second period, the Kalamazoo Wings persevered and registered seven unanswered goals, including four in the second stanza to cruise past the Flint Generals 8-3.

Scoring on the most exciting play in sports, the K-Wings took a 1-0 lead on a penalty-shot goal 4:23 into the opening period from Mark Nebus. Nebus, who was tripped going in on a breakaway, scored his team-leading 15th of the year on the ensuing penalty shot.

The penalty shot was the K-Wings' second this season, both of which have come against the Generals. The last was back on November 28th, which was unsuccessfully attempted by Tommy Lange.

Flint pulled even late in the first with a shorthanded goal from Greg Bullock (11th). Bullock deflected a blast from the point from Martin Ondrej to record the Generals' first shorthanded tally of the season.

In the second period, Flint exploded with a pair of goals from Josef Fojtik (16th) and Steve Rymsha to give the Generals a 3-1 advantage. The goal from Rymsha was his team-leading 17th of the year.

Just 16 seconds after Rymsha gave the Generals a two-goal cushion, the K-Wings started to chip away at the lead. With the K-Wings in the penalty box, Glenn Detulleo (11th) created a turnover at his own blue line, went in on a breakaway and recorded his team-leading 33rd point of the season.

Three minutes later on the power-play, Lange found a wide open Justin Cross, who snuck into the slot. Cross one-timed the pass past Bill Zaniboni to record his first goal of the season.

Reclaiming the lead 12:42 into the period, Anthony Battaglia scored on a right circle slap shot to give Kalamazoo a 4-3 lead. The K-Wings closed out the scoring in the second with Cross' second tally of the night, which gave the forward a three-point game (2 goals, 1 assist).

Kalamazoo continued the offensive onslaught in the third receiving goals from Jason Robinson (2nd), John Glavota (1st) and Blair Stayzer (2nd).

The victory keeps the K-Wings in first place with the Port Huron Icehawks in the IHL standings and improves their record against the Generals to 7-0-0-0.

Saturday, December 27th @ Muskegon (Muskegon 3-Kalamazoo 2)

Muskegon, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings battled for 60 minutes, but hot goaltending and a timely power-play goal for the Muskegon Lumberjacks proved to be the difference in the 'Jacks 3-2 victory.

Fresh out of the penalty box rookie defenseman Alex Lamontagne found the loose puck in the neutral zone, advanced it into the attack zone and unleashed a right circle slap shot to record his first goal as a professional.

Midway in the opening period, it was a K-Wings rookie, Bryan Jurynec, that was in the right place at the right time. Jurynec (2nd) put Kalamazoo on the scoreboard with a rebound marker from a Mark Nebus slap shot. The assist from Nebus gives the forward a three-game point streak and points in six of his last seven games.

The Lumberjacks regained the lead 16:57 into the first period, when Billy Collins won a face-off back to Chad Woollard. The veteran one-timed the face-off win past goaltender Jason Tapp to give the Jacks a 2-1 lead.

Muskegon added to their lead in the second stanza, as Todd Robinson found Woollard (12th) in front of the K-Wings crease for a power-play tally to extend their lead to two-goals.

Answering back less than two minutes later at 8:14, Anthony Battaglia (9th) deflected a Ryan Kindret shot past Isaac Reichmuth to cut the 'Jacks lead to 3-2.

Despite out-shooting Muskegon 12-10 in the third, Kalamazoo was unable to find the equalizer. Muskegon's Reichmuth was a difference maker in the contest, stopping 36 shots for the victory, including all 12 he faced in the final 20 minutes.

Fast Forward

The K-Wings will begin their four-game week on the road tonight as they finish up a four-game road swing against the Fort Wayne Komets. Kalamazoo is 3-2-0-0 against their archrivals and have won three straight versus Fort Wayne, including two straight at Allen County Memorial Coliseum. Currently in second place, the K-Wings are two points out of first place and are also two points ahead of the Komets.

Returning home on Wednesday, December 31st, Kalamazoo will close out the 2008 portion of their schedule with a 7:30 p.m. encounter versus Muskegon during the 7th Annual COOL 101 New Year's Eve Bash presented by WWMT News Channel 3. Kalamazoo is 1-3-0-0 versus Muskegon; however, they did defeat the Lumberjacks in their lone appearance at Wings Stadium back on November 1st.

Fans who purchase tickets for the game on December 31st will receive FREE admittance to both the public skate and oldies dance following the contest. Due to limited skate rentals, the K-Wings encourage fans to bring their own skates.

Starting the new year on the road, the K-Wings will battle the Flint Generals this Friday, January 2nd at 7:30 p.m. On the season, Kalamazoo is 7-0-0-0 against Flint. With 23 points, the Generals begin the week in fifth place.

Kalamazoo will conclude the week on Saturday, January 3rd with a 7:30 p.m. face-off at Wings Stadium versus Fort Wayne. Saturday's game coincides with Midwest Fire Safety IV Night.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Mark Nebus (15 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (24 Assists)

Points: Glenn Detulleo (35 Points)

+/-: Rick Cleaver (+16)

Penalty Minutes: Jordan Little (60 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Tyler Willis (4 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Anthony Battaglia (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Lucas Drake (3 GW)

Shots: Tommy Lange (98 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Anthony Battaglia (27.3%)

Overtime Goals: Lucas Drake, Mark Nebus (1 Goal)

Shootout Goals: Justin Cross, Glenn Detulleo (1 Goal)

Shootout Percentage: Justin Cross, Glenn Detulleo (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.64)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.922)

Happy New Year

The K-Wings will host the Muskegon Lumberjacks this Wednesday, December 31st during the 7th Annual New Year's Bash. All-time Kalamazoo is 2-2-0-2 in the annual classic, including a record of 0-1-0-2 against Muskegon

There No Place Like Home

With a record of 8-2-0-0, the K-Wings own the best home record in the IHL. Kalamazoo is also on an IHL season-high tying seven-game home winning streak.

Three Peat

Forward Mark Nebus enters the week on a three-game point streak. Nebus, who has 27 points on the season, has earned points in six of his last seven games.

End of the Road

Tonight will be the final road game in 2008 for Kalamazoo. The K-Wings, who will conclude a four-game road swing, have played 11 of their last 15 games away from Wings Stadium.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

Defenseman John Glavota recorded a three-point night (1 goal, 2 assists) last Friday in Flint. The three-point night was a personal-high for points in a game for the eight-year veteran.

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.

K-Wings Live

Due to the K-Wings game on Monday, December 29th against the Fort Wayne Komets, there will be no K-Wings Live this week. The show will return on Monday, January 5th. 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

Monday, December 29th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Wednesday, December 31st Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (7th Annual New Year's Eve Bash

Presented by COOL 101 FM and WWMT)

Friday, January 2nd @ Flint 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 3rd Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Midwest Fire Safety IV Night)

Thursday, January 8th @ Flint 7:00 PM

Friday, January 9th Vs Bloomington 7:30 PM

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