IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review

December 19, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings started their week on Friday (12/16) at home against the Quad City Mallards. The K-Wings offense exploded in the opening period getting goals from both Jason Deitsch (9) and Greg Labenski (4). After a scoreless second period, it was the Mallards that would fly high, scoring the games next three goals en route to a 3-2 victory over the K-Wings

On Saturday (12/17), the K-Wings hosted the Adirondack Frostbite during the 6th Annual Teddy Bear Toss Night. Fans did have to wait long launch their bears. Tyler Rennette (11) lit the lamp just 18 seconds into the game to begin the bear throwing frenzy. The Rennette goal would prove to be the game-winner, as the K-Wings defeated the Frostbite 4-0. Goaltender Joel Martin stopped all 20 shots he faced to record his league leading 4th shutout of the season. Kalamazoo also received another goal from Rennette (12), as well as goals from Dustin Virag (3) and Jason Deitsch (10) in the victory.

The K-Wings concluded the week on Sunday (12/18) against the Port Huron Flags. Despite putting up a season high 48 shots and receiving the game's first two goals from Nick Bootland (12) and Mike Manley (9), the K-Wings couldn't hold off a late charge from Port Huron, who defeated the K-Wings 3-2 in a shootout. The point earned from the shootout loss by Kalamazoo places the K-Wings two points behind the Muskegon Fury, who they will face later this week, for first place in the Central Division.

Fast Forward
With Christmas this upcoming weekend, it will be a light week for Kalamazoo, as the K-Wings will lace up their skates just twice this week. The K-Wings first test of the week will be Wednesday (12/21) against the Motor City Mechanics. On the season, the K-Wings are 1-1-0 against the Mechanics, who are fourth in Central Division, nine points behind the K-Wings.

On Friday (12/23), the K-Wings return home to host the two-time defending Colonial Cup Champions, the Muskegon Fury. The K-Wings, who start the week just two points behind the top team in the league, are 1-1-0 against the Fury this season, but both of those games were played in Muskegon. Besides the Fury making their first appearance of the season at Wings Stadium, the K-Wings will also welcome Santa Claus to the 7:30 p.m. face-off.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Joe Seroski (16 Goals)
Assists Daniel Carriere (23 Assists)
Points Tyler Rennette (33 Points)
+/- Greg Labenski (+23)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (113 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Joe Seroski (9 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (5 Goals)
Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette (4 GW)
Shots: Nick Bootland (112 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (28.6%)
Shootout Goals: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette, Nick Bootland (1 Goal)
Shootout Percentage: Jason Deitsch, Tyler Rennette, Nick Bootland (33.3%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (1.73)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.934)
Getting His Shots In
Forward Nick Bootland tied the K-Wings season high for shots on goal in a game, when he registered 10 shots yesterday against Port Huron. With 112 shots on the season, Bootland not only leads the K-Wings, he is second in the league.

Against the Central
The K-Wings will play two games against division rivals this week. On the season, the K-Wings are 7-2-1 against their own division.

Not Your Average Joe
Forward Joe Seroski is fourth in the league in goals scored with 16. Seroski is also tied for second in the league in power-play goals with nine.

Shutting the Door
As a team, the K-Wings have recorded a league best five shutouts. Goaltender Joel Martin leads both the K-Wings and league with an amazing four shutouts.

The Obscure Stat of the Week
With their victory over Adirondack last Saturday, the K-Wings are now 9-0-0 on Teddy Bear Toss Games. Kalamazoo is 6-0-0 at Wings Stadium and 3-0-0 on the road.

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.

Vilneff and Karlander on the Radio
Join special guests Mark Vilneff and Kory Karlander 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 Grill 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, December 21st @ Motor City 7:30 PM
Friday, December 23rd Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (Santa Claus Visits)
Wednesday, December 28th @ Flint 7:00 PM
Friday, December 30th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Fed-Ex Kinkos Night)
Saturday, December 31st Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (WWMT/Cool 101 4th Annual New Year's Eve Bash)

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