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Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review

November 28, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
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The Kalamazoo Wings started their week on Wednesday (11/23), as they played the first part of a three-game road swing against the Flint Generals. The K-Wings power-play proved to be the difference going 3 for 11 in Kalamazoo's 5-2 victory. Defenseman Daniel Carriere had a breakout performance recording four points (1 goal, 3 assists) to lead all players in scoring.

The K-Wings road swing continued on Friday (11/25) with a date against the Rockford IceHogs. Kalamazoo jumped out to 3-0 lead and never looked back, as forward Kory Karlander netted 2 goals (6, 7) and added and assist to lead the K-Wings past the IceHogs 4-2. The victory by Kalamazoo gave Rockford their first home loss of the season.

Kalamazoo finished off their three-game road swing on Saturday (11/26) against the Motor City Mechanics. With the score 1-0 in favor of Motor City, forward Mike Manley (4) tied the game up for Kalamazoo with a power-play goal midway into the opening period. Despite tying the game at 1-1, the rest of the night belonged to the Mechanics. Motor City scored three unanswered goals that paved the way to a 4-1 victory over Kalamazoo. The loss snapped the K-Wings eight-game winning streak.

The K-Wings finished off the week with a Sunday (11/20) matinee versus the Flint Generals at Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo opened up the first period with two goals, including the eventual game-winner from Tyler Willis (4). Flint cut Kalamazoo's lead to a single goal early in the third with a goal from Leo Thomas (9); however, Joel Martin and Lee Ruff denied the Generals comeback. Martin was stellar between the pipes stopping 22 of 23 shots to earn his eighth victory of the season, while Ruff put the game on ice netting an insurance goal late in the third period to give the K-Wings a 3-1 victory over the Generals.

Fast Forward

Kalamazoo will take their show on the road for four straight games starting this Wednesday (11/30) against the Danbury Trashers. The K-Wings won the lone meeting between the teams this season 6-1 at Wings Stadium back on November 12th. Lifetime, Kalamazoo leads the series 3-1-1 over Danbury. The Trashers start the week in second place in the Eastern Division. The K-Wings and the Trashers will also face each other this Saturday (12/3) also at the Danbury Ice Arena.

On Friday (12/2), the K-Wings will head to the First Arena to face-off against the Elmira Jackals. Elmira starts the week in fifth place in the Eastern Division; however, the Jackals are only seven points out of second place. The K-Wings hold the edge in the all-time series over the Jackals with a record of 10-6-1.

Kalamazoo will conclude the week on Sunday (12/4), with a late afternoon contest against the Adirondack Frostbite. While their nickname gives a frigid impression, their play on the ice has been anything but. Adirondack is off to a 14-4-0 start and leads the Eastern Division by 10 points. Kalamazoo leads the all-time series over the Adirondack with a record of 8-6-1.

There's No Place Like Home

The K-Wings are a perfect 8-0-0 at home this season. The eight-game home winning streak is the longest current home winning streak in the league.

Road Warriors

Kalamazoo hits the road for a four-game road trip starting this Wednesday against the Danbury Trashers. The K-Wings will play six of their next seven games away from Wings Stadium.

Scoring First

The K-Wings have scored before their opponents in 14 of their 16 games this season. Kalamazoo is 13-1-0 when they score first in a game.

Nearing a Milestone

Forward Tyler Rennette could reach a personal milestone this week. Rennette needs just three points to reach 300 for his career.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

While the K-Wings have scored four times shorthanded this year, other teams haven't been so lucky. Kalamazoo is the only team in the UHL that hasn't given up a shorthanded goal.

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.

Turner and Drake on the Radio

Join special guests Tim Turner and Lucas Drake 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

Wednesday, November 30th @ Danbury 7:00 PM

Friday, December 2nd @ Elmira 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 3rd @ Danbury 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 4th @ Adirondack 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 7th Vs Flint 7:00 PM (WKZO Presents Merchant Night)

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