IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review

Published on October 23, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The party that was 26 years in the making lived up to the hype last Saturday, as the K-Wings hosted the Flint Generals. The game, which was the home opener for the K-Wings, featured pre-game festivities to honor last year's Colonial Cup Championship team. Kalamazoo commenced the game's scoring 19:46 into the opening period, when John Thomas (1) deflected a Jeff Brown pass past the outstretched hand of Flint's Bryan Worosz.

In the second period, Flint took advantage of five power-play chances by connecting on two of those opportunities to gain a 2-1 lead. Scott Dobben dominated for Kalamazoo in the final period, scoring twice. Dobben (3) tied the game with less than six minutes in regulation with a penalty shot after a fouling from behind infraction by the Generals. Sealing the deal for the K-Wings while knocking in the game-winner off a Shawn Snider with 1:29 left in the third, the forward gave the K-Wings the lead seizing a final of 3-2.

Fast Forward

The K-Wings finish the last half of a two-game home stand this Saturday (10/28) against the Muskegon Fury. Both teams enter this week as the only remaining undefeated teams in the UHL. Saturday also coincides with the 3rd Annual Orange Ice Game. The K-Wings, who are 1-1-0 on Orange Ice, suffered their lone defeat to the Fury in the inaugural game. Fans are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, as the K-Wings will be hosting a costume contest and trick-or-treating on the concourse. Kalamazoo will be wearing special Halloween Jersey's that will be auctioned immediately following Saturday's game.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Scott Dobben (3 Goals)

Assists Shawn Snider (4 Assists)

Points Kory Karlander, Scott Dobben, Shawn Snider (4 Points)

+/- Jeff Brown, Tyler Willis, Scott Dobben (+2)

Penalty Minutes Mike Renzi (20 Minutes)

Power Play Goals B.J. Radovich, Kory Karlander, Scott Dobben (2 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Entire Team (0 Goals)

Game Winning Goals B.J. Radovich, Kory Karlander, Scott Dobben (1 GW)

Shots: Shawn Snider (15 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: B.J. Radovich (50.0%)

Shootout Goals: Entire Team (0 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Entire Team (0.0%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (1.00)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.967)

Trick or Treat

Kalamazoo will conclude their two-game home stand this Saturday against the Muskegon Fury. Fans are encouraged to dress for the occasion, as the K-Wings will conduct a costume contest and hold trick-or-treating on the concourse.

Tied for Third

Saturday night was the 309th career UHL coaching victory for Head Coach Mark Reeds. The 309 wins ties Reeds with Robbie Nichols for 3rd All-Time in league coaching victories.

Power-Surge

So far this season, Kalamazoo has taken advantage of the power-play. The K-Wings have scored 12 goals with eight of those occurring with a man-advantage.

Getting Out in Front

In all three regular season games, the K-Wings have struck first. Besides being 3-0-0 this season when lighting the lamp before their opponents, Kalamazoo is 202-58-15 all-time in their UHL history when they get the game's first goal.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

Prior to last Saturday night, the last K-Wing player to score on a penalty shot was Tyson Turgeon, who completed the feat against the Fort Wayne Komets on February 19, 2003. Turgeon was in attendance for Saturday's penalty shot, as he is now a member of the Flint Generals.

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, photos, information about Wings Stadium events, and much much more.

Karlander and Brown on the Radio

Join special guests Kory Karlander and Jeff Brown, 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

Saturday, October 28th Vs Muskegon 7:30 PM (3rd Annual Orange Ice Game Presented by The CW & WRKR)

Sunday, October 29th @ Port Huron 5:00 PM

Friday, November 3rd Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Mark Vilneff Night)

Saturday, November 4th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (Lake Pecor Home Mortgage Championship Poster Night)

Friday, November 5th Vs Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Word of Life Night)

Check out the Kalamazoo Wings Statistics

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