IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review

Published on December 20, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo started the week on Wednesday, December 15th, as they hosted the Richmond RiverDogs. Richmond's Trevor Senn (1,2) helped the ‘Dogs jump out to an early 2-0 lead by scoring the game's first two goals. In the second period, Kalamazoo answered back with a power play goal from David Struch (7) to make the score 2-1 in favor of Richmond. Later in the period, Richmond came back with another goal, this time it was David Brosseau (10) that lit the lamp to extend the RiverDogs lead to 3-1. The K-Wings rallied back in the third period. Forward Yannick Carpentier (8,9) scored two unanswered goals, including the game tying goal with 53 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game 3-3. The game went into a shootout and in the extra session, it would be the RiverDogs that would out score the K-Wings 2-0 and go on to win by the final of 4-3.

On Friday (12/17), the K-Wings remained at home for a date with their intra-state rivals the Muskegon Fury. Muskegon's Clayton Pool was the game's difference, stopping all 31 shots he faced, as Muskegon went on to defeat Kalamazoo by the final of 3-0. The shutout was the second of Pool's career.

Kalamazoo was back in action on Saturday (12/18), as they hosted Richmond during the 5th Annual WOTV, WKFR Teddy Bear Toss Night. Like their first meeting of the week, the RiverDogs jumped out to an early 2-0 lead; however, the rest of the night belonged to the K-Wings. Kalamazoo exploded for five unanswered goals, including a goal from Mike Manley (1), which was his first of his professional career. The goal from Manley capped off a three point night from the rookie. Manley wasn't the only rookie stepping up for K-Wings. Defenseman Josh Elzinga earned his first assist of his professional career and recently acquired forward Tim Krueckl recorded his first goal with Kalamazoo and is third overall in the K-Wings 5-2 victory over the RiverDogs.

The K-Wings ended the week on Sunday (12/19) with a road trip to Muskegon. After giving up the first two goals of the game, the K-Wings answered back in the third period with a goal from Krueckl (4) that cut the Fury lead to 2-1. Later in the period, Muskegon's Scott Hollis (4) beat Chad Alban for a power play goal, which proved to be the game winner. The relentless K-Wings continued to battle in the final stanza and once again cut the Fury lead to a single goal, when Tyler Willis scored his 6th goal of season from just inside the left circle to make the score 3-2 in favor of Muskegon. The Fury added a late empty late to defeat the K-Wings 4-2.

Fast Forward

The K-Wings will hit the ice only twice this week. On Wednesday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. the Quad City Mallards will fly into Wings Stadium for their first meeting of the year against Kalamazoo. Lifetime, the K-Wings are 16-20-3 against the Mallards. Quad City starts the week with a record of 12-12-3 and they are in third place in the Western Division.

After opening their Christmas presents, the K-Wings will be back on the ice on Sunday, December 26th, as they host the Rockford IceHogs at 4 p.m. This will be the third meeting between the teams this season, but the first at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo is 1-1-0 against Rockford this season, including a 6-0 victory in their last encounter back on December 12th.

That's What Willis is Talking About

K-Wings forward Tyler Willis has scored five goals in his last five games. Willis has also recorded eight points in his last six games.

Getting Points in the Close Games

The K-Wings have found ways to win the close games this season. The K-Wings are 4-1-3 in games decided by one goal.

Solid Debut

Recently acquired forward Tim Krueckl has made his presence left in the K-Wings lineup. The rookie forward has scored two goals in two games with Kalamazoo.

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings will be spending a majority of the holiday season at home. Three of the K-Wings next five games, including the 3rd Annual WWMT, COOL 101 New Year's Bash against the Kansas City Outlaws, will be played at Wings Stadium.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

With their victory over Richmond last Saturday, the K-Wings are now 8-0-0 on Teddy Bear Toss Games. The K-Wings are 5-0-0 at Wings Stadium, and 3-0-0 on road games, including a 5-4 shootout victory this season against the Adirondack Frostbite on December 4th in Glens Falls, New York.

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 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.

Starke and Shaneberger on the Radio

Join special guests Sean Starke and Gray Shaneberger as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this week on "K-Wings Live". The show is on Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 WQSN Monday's from 6-7 p.m. 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 Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 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

Wednesday, December 22nd Vs Quad City 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 26th Vs Rockford 4:00 PM

Wednesday, December 29th @ Motor City 7:30 PM

Thursday, December 30th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM Friday, December 31st Vs Kansas City 7:30 PM (WWMT, COOL 101 New Year's Eve

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