IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review

Published on March 7, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
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Kalamazoo started the week on Wednesday (3/2) morning, as they hosted the Flint Generals during the 2nd Annual Kalamazoo Public Schools Day presented by Culver's and Perry Harley-Davidson. The K-Wings started the game's scoring midway into the opening period, when forward Andrew Luciuk (11) snapped a shot past Flint's Dan McIntyre to give the K-Wings the 1-0 lead. Flint answered back a few minutes later with a goal from Bobby Reynolds (22) to tie the game at 1-1. After a scoreless second period, the K-Wings regained the lead in the third period, when rookie forward Sean Starke (15) blasted a shot from the left circle to give the K-Wings a 2-1 lead. Flint fired back with three unanswered goals, all off the stick of Mike Kinnie (29,30,31), to give the Generals the lead and the eventual 4-2 victory over the K-Wings.

The K-Wings remained on home ice on Friday (3/4) with a battle against the Central Division leading Muskegon Fury. Kalamazoo used youth and speed to grab a 2-0 lead, as rookie forward Mike Manley (9) and 2nd year pro Tim Turner (20) each lit the lamp to give the K-Wings the lead. Muskegon rallied back with two goals of their own to tie the game at 2-2. The contest headed into a shootout, where the K-Wings prevailed by outscoring the Fury 3 to 1, giving Kalamazoo the 3-2 shootout victory over Muskegon. The victory was the first this season by the K-Wings over the Fury.

Kalamazoo concluded the week on Saturday (3/5) at home against the Quad City Mallards. Quad City scored the game's first three goals and never looked back, as the Mallards defeated the K-Wings by the final of 5-2. Joe Dusbabek led all Mallards in points with three (all assists). Kalamazoo received goals from Tyson Turgeon (8) and Kevin Kotyluk (22). Kotyluk also led all K-Wings in points with two (1 goal, 1 assist)

Fast Forward

The K-Wings will hit the ice twice this week. Kalamazoo's first game will be on Friday (3/11), as the K-Wings host the Port Huron Beacons. Kalamazoo is a perfect 5-0-0 against Port Huron this season. The Beacons start the week in fourth place in the Central Division and are just five points behind the Flint Generals and the Quad City Mallards for the final playoff spot in the UHL.

Kalamazoo will conclude the week with game five of their six-game home stand. The K-Wings will host the Motor City Mechanics on AAA of Michigan Safety Night. The K-Wings are 4-2-0 against their intra-state rivals this season. Prior to the game, the K-Wings will host their first-ever Guns ‘N' Hoses Game between the Battle Creek Police Department and Kalamazoo Public Safety.

Bouncing Back

So far this season, the K-Wings have rebounded well after suffering a loss. Entering this week, the K-Wings are 17-5-3 when they enter a game after suffering a loss or a shootout loss. In their last game on Saturday, the K-Wings lost 5-2 to the Quad City Mallards.

My Favorite Martin

Goaltender Joel Martin has recorded fourth straight victories between the pipes for the K-Wings. Martin, who has a record of 11-7-0, is second in the UHL with a save percentage of .930.

Dominate in the Second

The K-Wings have played their best hockey this season during the second period of their games. So far this year, the K-Wings have outscored their opponents 63-47 (+16) in the second period.

Winning the Close Ones

Kalamazoo has had the ability to win the close games. This season, the K-Wings are 13-6-5 in games decided by one goal.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

When the K-Wings have a lead going into the second period, they usually win. The K-Wings are 20-1-1 when leading after the first period.

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.

Elzinga on the Radio

Join special guest Josh Elzinga, as he joins 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, March 11th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 12th Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (AAA of Michigan Safety Night)

Thursday, March 17th Vs Fort Wayne 7:00 PM (World Famous St. Patrick's Day Green Ice Game Presented By Fifth-Third Bank, WOTV, WRKR)

Friday, March 18th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 19th @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

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