IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review

Published on February 7, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo began their two game week on Friday (2/4) at Wings Stadium against the Missouri River Otters. The K-Wings power-play, who went 2 for 2 for the game, proved to be the difference as the K-Wings defeated the River Otters 3-1. Kalamazoo started the game's scoring in the opening period, when Mike Manley (3) was "Johnny on the Spot", finding a deflected shot by Mark Vilneff and sending it past Kevin Reiter for the goal. In the second period, while on a power-play, Shaun Fisher (7) sniped a rebound from the left circle to give the K-Wings a 2-0 lead. After Missouri's Lars Petterson (13) cut the K-Wings lead to 2-1; the K-Wings would find some insurance in the form of a power-play goal from Kevin Kotyluk (14). Chad Alban would shut the door on the Otters stopping 25 of 26 shots to earn the victory.

The K-Wings concluded the week on Saturday (2/5) with a trip to Fraser, Michigan to battle the Motor City Mechanics. Motor City jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on a breakaway shorthanded goal from Joe Burton (20); however, the rest of the night belonged to the K-Wings. Kalamazoo rattled off four answered goals en route to a 4-1 victory over Motor City. Kevin Kotyluk, Mike Manley, and Kevin Holdridge lead the K-Wings in scoring by recording a goal and assist each. The K-Wings became the first team in the UHL to hold Motor City's Chris Chelios and Darren Hatcher point less. Both Chelios and Hatcher finished the game -1.

Fast Forward
The Kalamazoo Wings will hit the ice three times this week. Kalamazoo starts the week on Wednesday (2.9) against the same team they will end the week against, the Flint Generals. Both games, including Wednesday's 7 p.m. encounter will be played at Wings Stadium. Wednesday's game against the Generals coincides with Bronco Taxi and WKFR College and Mardi Gras Night. The Generals return to Wings Stadium on Saturday (2/12) for a 7:30 p.m. on Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union Night. The K-Wings are 1-1-0 against the Generals this season, with their lone victory being a 3-2 shootout victory at Wings Stadium back on December 8th. The K-Wings start the week four points behind the Muskegon Fury for first place and eight points ahead of Flint in the Central Division.

In between their games against Flint, Kalamazoo will remain at home for a Friday (2/11) contest against the Adirondack Frostbite. Friday's game, which will being at 7:30 p.m., will be WRKR Mullet Night. On the year, the K-Wings are 1-1-0 against the Frostbite this season. Adirondack starts the week tied with the Danbury Trashers for first place in the Eastern Division.

Road Warriors
While the K-Wings are glad to be playing a majority of their upcoming games at home, they have found success on the road. The K-Wings lead the UHL in road victories with 17.

The Great Wall of Alban
Goaltender Chad Alban has been selected by the UHL as their Southern Sports Supply Goaltender of the Week for the period ending February 6th. Alban had a goals against average 1.00 last week and went a perfect 2-0-0 between the pipes.

Back to Their Winning Ways
After being winless in three consecutive games, the Kalamazoo Wings have won two straight games. In total, the K-Wings have won 15 out of their last 19 games.

The Obscure Stat of the Week
When the K-Wings outshoot their opponents they usually win. On the season the K-Wings are 20-10-2 when they have out shot their opponents.

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.

Carpentier and Luciuk on the Radio
Join special guests Yannick Carpentier and Andrew Luciuk, 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
Wednesday, February 9th Vs Flint 7:00 PM (Bronco Taxi and WKFR Presents College and Mardi Gras Night)
Friday, February 11th Vs Adirondack 7:30 PM (WRKR Mullet Night)
Saturday, February 12th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union)
Monday, February 14th Vs Rockford 7:00 PM (5th Annual Pink Ice Game)

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