IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review

March 13, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The K-Wings started off the week on Friday (3/10) with a road game against the Muskegon Fury. With Muskegon carrying a 1-0 lead into the second period, Kalamazoo answered back with two goals from Jason Deitsch (30) and Nick Bootland (30). The goal by Deitsch extended the rookie's goal streak to a UHL season high of nine games. With the game tied at 2-2, Muskegon's special teams took over, scoring two power-play goals and adding a shorthanded goal en route to a 5-2 victory over Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo started a four-game home stand on Saturday (3/11) against the Port Huron Flags. Tyler Willis led all scorers in the game, recording two goals and two assists during the K-Wings 8-1 victory over the Flags. Willis' first goal of the game, which proved to be the game-winner, tied a K-Wings UHL record. The game-winner for Willis tied the K-Wings UHL franchise record for most game-winning goals in a single season (6). Kalamazoo's Jeff Reynaert was splendid between the pipes, stopping 17 of the 18 shots he faced to earn his 13th win of the season.

The K-Wings concluded the week on Sunday (3/12) at Wings Stadium against the Muskegon Fury. With first place on the line in the Central Division, the K-Wings delivered one of their top performances of the season. With all but two players getting in the scoring column; Kalamazoo shutout the two-time defending Champions by the final of 6-0. The shutout, which was Kalamazoo's second against Muskegon this season, was also the 8th shutout for goaltender Joel Martin. The eight shutouts by Martin, ties UHL record for most shutouts in a single-season. The victory by Kalamazoo, which is their third in four games against Muskegon, puts the K-Wings in first place in the Central Division.

Fast Forward
The Kalamazoo Wings will hit the ice three times this week starting this Friday night (3/17), as the
K-Wings host the Elmira Jackals at 7:30 p.m. during the 25th Annual World Famous St. Patrick's Day "Green Ice" Game Presented by Fifth Third Bank, WRKR and WOTV. The K-Wings are 1-0-0 against the Jackals this season. Elmira starts the week in fourth place in the Eastern Division. Following the game against the Jackals, the K-Wings will hold a St. Patrick's Day Green Ice Jersey Auction with the proceeds going to the Great Lakes Burn Camp.

On Saturday (3/18), the K-Wings will conclude their four-game home stand against the Missouri River Otters at 7:30 p.m. on Trading Card Night presented by Culver's, WKFR and WRKR. The first 1,000 fans into Wings Stadium will receive a FREE set of 2005-06 K-Wings Trading Cards. On the season, the K-Wings are 2-1-1 against the Otters, with both victories against Missouri coming at Wings Stadium.

The K-Wings will finish the week on Sunday (3/19) in Fort Wayne against the Komets. The game in Fort Wayne will start three-game road swing for the K-Wings. So far this season, the K-Wings are 2-2-1 against the Komets. Fort Wayne starts the week in second place in the Western Division.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings
Goals Nick Bootland (32 Goals)
Assists Daniel Carriere (60 Assists)
Points Kory Karlander (68 Points)
+/- Greg Labenski (+51)
Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (278 Minutes)
Power Play Goals Jason Deitsch (14 Goals)
Short Handed Goals Mike Manley (6 Goals)
Game Winning Goals Tyler Willis (6 GW)
Shots: Nick Bootland (288 Shots)
Shooting Percentage: Jason Deitsch (24.6%)
Shootout Goals: Brad Church, Damian Surma (4 Goals)
Shootout Percentage: Brad Church (66.7%)
Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.17)
Save Percentage: Joel Martin (0.922)

Deitsch Reaches 20
Forward Jason Deitsch will start the week on a 20-game point streak. The 20-game point streak is the longest point streak in the United Hockey League.

Making History
Joel Martin etched his name in the UHL and K-Wings history books yesterday with Kalamazoo's 6-0 victory over Muskegon. The shutout, which was Martin's 8th of the season, tied both the K-Wings and UHL record for most shutouts in a season, held by Martin, as well as former K-Wing Chad Alban and current Fort Wayne Komet Kevin St. Pierre, who both established the record during the 2003-04 season.

Five Alive
Wings Stadium has been home sweet home for the K-Wings. The K-Wings will start the week on a five-game home winning streak.

Scoring Shorthanded
With their shorthanded goal against Muskegon yesterday at Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo established a new record. The shorthanded goal, which was the K-Wings 15th this season, sets the K-Wings UHL franchise record for most shorthanded goals scored in a season.


The Obscure Stat of the Week
The K-Wings, who defeated the Muskegon Fury Sunday at Wings Stadium, were wearing their 3rd Jerseys. On the season, the K-Wings are 4-1-0 when they wear the blue jerseys. Lifetime, Kalamazoo is 26-17-4 in the third jerseys.


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 Church on the Radio
Join special guests Mark Vilneff and Brad Church 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, March 17th Vs Elmira 7:30 PM (World Famous St. Patrick's Day
"Green Ice" Game Presented by Fifth-Third Bank, WRKR & WOTV)
Saturday, March 18th Vs Missouri 7:30 PM (Culver's, WKFR, WRKR Trading Card Night)
Sunday, March 19th @ Fort Wayne 5:00 PM
Friday, March 24th @ Quad City 7:00 PM (CST)

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