IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review

February 27, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings started off the week on Wednesday (2/22) during the 2nd Annual Education Day presented by American Village Builders, Red Robin and WKFR against the Motor City Mechanics. With the scored tied at 1-1 after the first period of play, the Mechanics scored three unanswered goals to move ahead 4-1. Kalamazoo would erase the three goal deficit by scoring three goals of their own including two in the third period. The game headed into a shootout and in the extra session, the Mechanics went on to win the game 5-4, as Motor City outscored Kalamazoo two goals to one in the shootout.

Kalamazoo started a two-game road swing on Friday (2/24), with a trip to Moline, Illinois to battle the Quad City Mallards. The K-Wings used a two-goal outburst in the opening period and never looked back in the team's 5-1 victory over the Mallards. Kalamazoo's special teams proved to be the difference scoring on all three power-play chances. The K-Wings were led by Damian Surma (17,18), who scored two goals in the victory.

Kalamazoo wrapped up the week on Saturday (2/25) in Port Huron against the Flags. The K-Wings top star was Lee Ruff, as Ruff scored two goals and added an assist in Kalamazoo's 4-2 victory over Port Huron. Jason Deitsch (26) also scored a goal for the K-Wings, which extended his point streak to a season high 14 games. The game was historical for both the K-Wings and in particular Daniel Carriere, as the defenseman etched his name in the franchise UHL record books by setting the record for most points in a season by a defenseman (59).

Fast Forward

The Kalamazoo Wings will play three games this week starting this Wednesday morning (3/1), as the K-Wings host the Port Huron Flags during the 3rd Annual Kalamazoo Public School Day presented by WKFR and Culver's. The K-Wings are 6-0-1 against the Flags this season. This will be the third morning game this season for the K-Wings, who are 1-0-1 in morning games. All time in morning games, Kalamazoo has a record of 3-2-1, including 1-1-0 during KPS Day.

On Friday (3/3), Kalamazoo will continue their home stand against the Danbury Trashers. The K-Wings are 3-1-0 against the Trashers this season, which includes a 6-1 victory in Danbury's lone appearance at Wings Stadium. Danbury starts the week with a record of 34-13-10 and in first place in the Eastern Division

The K-Wings conclude the week on Saturday (3/4) versus the Missouri River Otters on Pepsi Night. On the season, the K-Wings are 1-1-1 against the Otters; Kalamazoo's lone win against Missouri came on November 4th at Wings Stadium. Missouri starts the week in fifth place in the Western Division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Jason Deitsch (26 Goals)

Assists Daniel Carriere (55 Assists)

Points Kory Karlander (60 Points)

+/- Greg Labenski (+43)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (246 Minutes)

Power Play Goals Jason Deitsch (13 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (6 Goals)

Game Winning Goals Tyler Rennette, Kory Karlander (5 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (253 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.5%)

Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma (4 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (66.7%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.25)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.919)

Up to 14

Forward Jason Deitsch enters the week on a lengthy point streak. Deitsch is currently on a 14-game point streak. The 14-game point streak is the longest current point streak by a K-Wings player, as well as a K-Wings season high.

Carriere Sets Record

Defenseman Daniel Carriere has set the K-Wings UHL franchise record for most points in a single season by a defenseman. With 59 points, Carriere has passed the previous high of 58 held by Guy Dupuis, who played for the K-Wings during the 2003-04 season.

Home Sweet Home

The K-Wings will start a three game home stand this Wednesday against the Port Huron Flags. Kalamazoo is 18-5-4 at Wings Stadium this season, which includes a record of 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Going to School

The K-Wings will play their third school day game this Wednesday against the Port Huron Flags, during the 2nd Annual KPS Day Presented by WKFR, and Culver's, Kalamazoo is 1-0-1 in morning games this season and 1-1-0 lifetime on KPS Day.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

With their victory last Sunday in Quad City, the K-Wings have won five straight games at The Mark of the Quad Cities. Kalamazoo's last loss to Quad City was a 3-2 setback on April 4, 2004.

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.

Karlander and Elzinga on the Radio

Join special guests Kory Karlander and Adam 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 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, March 1st Vs Port Huron 10:30 AM (3rd Annual KPS Day Presented by WKFR and Culver's)

Friday, March 3rd Vs Danbury 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 4th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Pepsi Night)

Friday, March 10th @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics



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