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Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review

February 6, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings started their three-game week on Wednesday (2/1) with a morning tilt at the Perani's Hockey World & Event Center against the Flint Generals. Leading 1-0 heading into the second period, the K-Wings exploded with a season high six-goal outburst and added one more goal in the third period in the team's 8-2 victory over the Generals. The K-Wings were lead by Nick Bootland and Dustin Virag, who led all players in scoring with four points each.

Kalamazoo returned to Wings Stadium on Friday (2/3) as they hosted the Motor City Mechanics on Cost Cutters of Kalamazoo and WRKR Mullet Night. The K-Wings out shot the Mechanics 22-5 in the opening period and received two goals from Nick Bootland (23,24) and the eventual game-winner from Brad Church (6) to give Kalamazoo a 3-0 lead. After Kalamazoo added two more goals in the second period to up their lead to 5-0, Motor City would prevent the shutout with a Matt Smith (14) goal midway in the third period, as the K-Wings went on to defeat the Mechanics 5-1.

The K-Wings concluded their week on Saturday (2/4) on WQSN Night at Wings Stadium against the Flint Generals. Trailing the Generals 2-0 in the second period, the K-Wings fired back with seven unanswered goals; including five in the third period to take a 7-2 lead. Kalamazoo was led by Jason Deitsch and Lucas Drake, who each tied the K-Wings season high for points in a game with four. Deitsch recorded a first in his professional career by netting a hat trick (15,16,17) in the third peirod. Flint's Vin Hellemeyer (4) added one more goal for the Generals, but it wouldn't be enough, as Kalamazoo skated away with a 7-3 victory over Flint.

Fast Forward
The Kalamazoo Wings will play three games in three nights starting this Friday (2/10), when they travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana to face-off against their archrivals, Fort Wayne Komets. So far this season, the K-Wings are 2-1-1 against the Komets. Fort Wayne starts the week tied for second place with the Quad City Mallards in the Western Division.

On Saturday (2/11), Kalamazoo will finish their abbreviated two-game road trip with a game against the Muskegon Fury. Muskegon starts the week a top of the Central Division, with a league best record of 34-5-4. Prior to the K-Wings 7:30 p.m. face-off against their intra-state rivals, the Kalamazoo Wings Alumni will play a Muskegon Alumni team at 5 p.m. to benefit the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. The charity game is the second between the teams this season; the Muskegon Alumni defeated the K-Wing Alumni three weeks ago at Wings Stadium.

Fast Forward Continued
The K-Wings will conclude their week on Sunday (2/12) with a home game against the Port Huron Flags. The 4:00 p.m. face-off against the Flags is the start of a four-game home stand for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo is 4-0-1 against Port Huron this season. Sunday also coincides with Meijer Scout Night and K-Wings post-game skate. Following the K-Wings-Flags game, fans can skate with the K-Wings team. Admission for the skate is $5, skate rental if needed is $2.

Seventh Heaven
Forward Kory Karlander has been on a recent tear. Karlander starts the week on both a seven-game point and assist streak. The seven game assist streak is just one game shy of tying Tyler Rennette's K-Wings season high eight-game streak. Karlander has also recorded a point in each of his last 12 road games.

Leader of the Pack
Defenseman Daniel Carriere etched his name into K-Wings history last Saturday. Carriere became the K-Wings UHL franchise All-Time Leader in Assists (113), surpassing Randy Holmes, who played for the K-Wings from 1999-2002.


Closing in on 100
K-Wing forward Dustin Virag is nearing a personal milestone. Virag needs one more goal to reach 100 for his career. Dustin, who is currently on the K-Wings 7-Day IR, could be back in the lineup on Friday when the K-Wings play his former team the Fort Wayne Komets.


On a Roll
The K-Wings are currently on a three-game winning streak. During their recent success, the K-Wings have outscored their opponents 20-6.


The Obscure Stat of the Week
Kalamazoo will next play at home this Sunday (2/12) versus the Port Huron Flags. So far this season, the K-Wings are 5-0-1 on Sunday games, including 2-0-1 against the Flags. The K-Wings UHL all-time record on Sunday games is 34-27-6.


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.

Deitsch and Drake on the Radio
Join special guests Jason Deitsch 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 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
Friday, February 10th @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 11th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 12th Vs Port Huron 4:00 PM (Meijer Scout Night)
Tuesday, February 14th Vs Muskegon 7:00 PM (6th Annual Pink Ice Game)
Friday, February 17th Vs Motor City 7:30 PM (Disco Fever)
Saturday, February 18th Vs Richmond 7:30 PM (WRKR Mascot and Red
Robin Night )

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