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Kalamazoo Wings game preview

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


Game Preview Something will have to give tonight, as two of the league's three undefeated team's battle in Rockford. Besides featuring two of the UHL's top teams, tonight's game between the Kalamazoo Wings and the Rockford IceHogs is also a repeat of last year's first round Colonial Cup playoffs.

The K-Wings early season success has been created by the great balance the team possesses. Kalamazoo has outscored their opposition 16-2 in their first three games and leads the UHL in both power play and penalty kill percentages.

Like Kalamazoo, the Rockford IceHogs are team that also has balance. The IceHogs are the second most prolific scoring team in the UHL averaging 5.50 goals a game, while only allowing their opponents to score an average of 2.33 goals a game.

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 31-19-7

Season Series: First Meeting of the Season

Last Meeting: K-Wings Lost 4-3 in OT on April 23rd @ Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Ill. (playoffs)

Next Meeting: November 16th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Getting Off to a Good Start

The K-Wings start the week as one of just three remaining undefeated teams in the UHL. The perfect 3-0-0 start marks the best start of the season for the K-Wings in their UHL history.

Outscoring Their Opponents

It's not only that the K-Wings are off to a 3-0-0 start, it's how they have done it. So far this season, the K-Wings have outscored their opponents 16-2 in their three games this year.

Killing Time

The K-Wings have not had a problem killing off their opponents power plays. Kalamazoo leads the UHL in penalty killing with a perfect 100% (13 of 13) percentage.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

The K-Wings have scored first in all their games this season. Lifetime, the Kalamazoo Wings are 157-53-12, when they score the first goal of a 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 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.

The Elzinga's on the Radio

Join special guests Adam and Josh Elzinga, 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

Friday, November 4th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Meijer Scout Night Presented by Q 106.5 FM)

Saturday, November 5th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Friday, November 11th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Word of Life Night)

Saturday, November 12th Vs Danbury 7:30 PM (WNWN Win-Win Night)

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