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Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review

November 7, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
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The Kalamazoo Wings started their week on Wednesday (11/02) with a trip to the Rockford MetroCentre to battle the Rockford IceHogs. Rockford took the lead 4:41 into the opening period with a power-play tally from Corey Hessler. The goal from Hessler marked the first-time (184 minutes 41 seconds) this season that the K-Wings trailed in a game. The K-Wings answered later in the period with a power-play goal of their own, as Jason Deitsch (1), who was making his season debut lit the lamp to knot the game up at 1-1. In the second period, Rockford stormed back with two unanswered goals, including the eventual game-winning goal from Preston Mizzi (10). Kalamazoo pulled back to a single goal with a tally from Joe Seroski (4) with just under three minutes to play in regulation; however, it wouldn't be enough as Rockford won 3-2, giving Kalamazoo their first loss of the season.

The K-Wings returned home to Wings Stadium last Friday (11/04) to host the Missouri River Otters. Kalamazoo had eight different players light the lamp in their 8-1 victory over Missouri. The K-Wing forward Jason Deitsch put up a career high three-point night (1 goal, 2 assists) to lead the K-Wings in points. Defenseman Josh Elzinga delivered his first muliti-point game of his career adding a goal (1) and assist.

Kalamazoo finished the week back on the road with a trip to Muskegon on Saturday (11/05). After trading goals in each of the first two periods, it was the Fury that took the lead for good with a third period power-play goal from David Wrigley (7) to win the game 3-2. The victory by Muskegon snapped a K-Wings two-game winning streak over the Fury.

Fast Forward
The K-Wings will start a four-game home stand this Friday (11/11) night at 7:30 p.m. when the Port Huron Flags come into Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo defeated Port Huron 6-1 in their previous encounter of the season at the McMorran Place Arena back on October 22nd. The Flags enter the week on a two-game losing streak and in fifth place in the Central division.

Kalamazoo will conclude the week at Wings Stadium this Saturday (12/12) with 7:30 p.m. face-off against the Danbury Trashers. Danbury is off to a great start to the season going 4-3-1 (9 points). The Trashers, who start the week in second place in the Eastern Division, are 3-0-1 away from the Danbury Ice Arena this year. Saturday's game also coincides with WNWN 98.5 FM Win-Win Night; if the K-Wings win everyone in attendance will receive a FREE ticket to the K-Wings home against the Rockford IceHogs on November 16th.


Home Sweet Home
The K-Wings, who are a perfect 2-0-0 at Wings Stadium this year, will get a chance to improve upon that record later this week. Kalamazoo will play five of their next six games at home, including four in a row starting this Friday.

The 500 Club
Forward Nick Bootland reached a personal milestone last Saturday in Muskegon. The game on November 5th was Bootland's 500th career game.

Hitting His Target
Forward Jason Deitsch enters the week with a shooting percentage of .400. Deitsch ranks tied for second among all UHL players and tied for first among rookies in shooting percentage.

Nearing a Milestone
Defenseman Greg Labenski is nearing a personal milestone. Labenski needs just one more assist to reach 100 for his career.

The Obscure Stat of the Week
The K-Wings have given up nine goals this season; however only three of the goals have been scored even-strength. The three full-strength goals are the fewest allowed in the UHL this season.

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 11th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Word of Life Night)
Saturday, November 12th Vs Danbury 7:30 PM (WNWN Win-Win Night)
Wednesday, November 16th Vs Rockford 7:00 PM
Friday, November 18th Vs Roanoke Valley 7:30 PM (YWCA Night)

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