IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review

Published on January 31, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo started the week on Friday (1/28) with a home date against the Muskegon Fury. The defending Colonial Cup Champions started the scoring earlier in the opening period, with the first of two goals from Rustyn Dolyny (16). Later in the period, the K-Wings struck back with a goal from Tim Krueckl, which tied the game at 1-1. Muskegon gave itself some breathing room, by scoring the game's next four goals to jump ahead 5-1. Starring at a four goal deficit, the K-Wings would give its crowd of 4,002 something to cheer about, as Kalamazoo mounted a comeback. Kalamazoo received offensive contributions from Kevin Kotyluk (13), Shaun Fisher (6), Daniel Carriere (5), and a game tying goal from Yannick Carpentier (13) to make the score 5-5. Late in the third period, the Fury took advantage of a K-Wings penalty, when Brant Blackned (16) scored the eventual game-winning goal on a breakaway. The K-Wings, who out shot the Fury 47-22 for the game, couldn't penetrate the puck past Fury goaltender Clayton Pool in the final 5 minutes of regulation, as the Fury went on to defeat the K-Wings by the final of 6-5.

A sell-out crowd of 5,146 at Wings Stadium on Saturday (1/29) greeted the K-Wings, as Kalamazoo hosted the Fort Wayne Komets. The crowd of 5,146 was the largest this season at Wings Stadium and was the first sell-out this year for the K-Wings. The Komets, who came into the game as the league's most prolific offense, flexed their scoring muscles by scoring the game's first three goals. Kalamazoo attempted a comeback late in the second period when Yannick Carpentier scored his 14th goal of the season to make the score 3-1. The goal from Carpentier, was his 14th of the season, which ties him Tim Turner for the K-Wings team lead. In the third period, after the Komets extended their lead to 4-1, the K-Wings would give the sell-out crowd the game's most memorable moments. First, Kalamazoo native Steve Doherty, who was making his season debut, ripped a shot past Fort Wayne's Kevin St. Pierre to record his first goal as a professional. In the latter moments of a game and with the goalie pulled Komet forward Chris Grenville rifled a shot from the right circle; however, Kalamazoo forward Yannick Carpentier step between the pipes and made an amazing save, which brought the capacity crowed to it's feet. Despite the save from Carpentier, the Komets would hang on to their lead and go on to defeat the K-Wings by the final of 4-2.

On Sunday (1/30) the K-Wings concluded their three games in three nights against the Motor City Mechanics. After each team traded goals in the opening period, the Mechanics stormed out in front by scoring the games next two goals. Kalamazoo answered back with a pair of goals of their own. First, it was Tim Krueckl (9) scoring on a wrap around to make the score 3-2 in favor of Motor City. The K-Wings tied the game at 3-3 when Tyson Turgeon (5) deflected a Tyler Willis shot past Motor City's Cory Campbell. In the final minute of regulation the Mechanics would take the lead for good, as Joe Burton (19) scored on a 5-3 power play with 24 seconds to play to give Motor City a 4-3 victory over Kalamazoo.

Fast Forward

With just two games on the schedule, the K-Wings will have a light week. Kalamazoo starts the week at home on Friday (2/4) with a 7:30 p.m. home game against the Missouri River Otters on Meijer Scout Night. On the season, the K-Wings are 4-0-0 against River Otters. After suffering through a seven game winless streak, the Otters, who are in third place in the Western Division, are heating up once against, as they start the week on a two game winning streak.

The K-Wings will conclude the week on Saturday (2/5) with a rematch against the Motor City Mechanics in Fraser, Michigan. Despite being 3-1-0 against the Mechanics, the K-Wings will be looking to avenge last Sunday's lose at The Garage. Motor City starts the week in fifth place in the Central Division.

Snapping a Streak

The K-Wings will start the week on a three game winless streak. The three game streak ties the K-Wings longest winless streak of the year.

Filler-Up

The K-Wings packed Wings Stadium last weekend. Over 9,000 fans, including a season high sell out of 5,146 last Saturday night, jammed the stadium for the team's two home games.

"Super Bowl"

The K-Wings will trade in their skates for bowling shoes this Sunday for the third annual Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center Super-Bowl-a-thon. Proceeds for the event, which will be held at Continental Lanes, will go to the Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center.

The 700 Club

K-Wings defenseman Mark Vilneff reached a personal milestone. The veteran defenseman played in his 700th career game last night against the Motor City Mechanics.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

The K-Wings will begin the month of February with a home game against the Missouri RiverOtters. Lifetime, the K-Wings are 37-28-6 in games played in February.

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.

Carriere and Noga on the Radio

Join special guests Daniel Carriere and Matt Noga, 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 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

Friday, February 4th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Meijer Scout Night)

Saturday, February 5th @ Motor City 7:30 PM

Wednesday, February 9th Vs Flint 7:00 PM (Bronco Taxi and WKFR Presents College and Mardi Gras Night)

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