IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review

Published on November 27, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


The Kalamazoo Wings kicked off the week Wednesday (11/22) at McMorran Place Arena with a home and home series against the Port Huron Flags. Port Huron's power play proved to be the difference, as the Flags scored three of their four goals on the man advantage. Ryan Markham (8) concluded the scoring with an empty netter to secure a 4-0 victory for the Flags. Kalamazoo's 4-0 loss to Port Huron marked the first time the K-Wings have been shutout in a span of 142 games (12/26/04 vs. Rockford).

The K-Wings returned home Friday (11/24) to wrap up the series against the Flags. Kalamazoo came out strong in the opening period scoring four goals in the first ten minutes, including three power play goals which snapped a 0 for 32 stretch. Kalamazoo continued to light the lamp in the second stanza with goals from Andrew Leach (3) and Nick Bootland (9). Port Huron managed to get three goals past Tom Askey. Earning the 7-3 victory against the Flags, the K-Wings continue to remain undefeated (7-0-0) against Port Huron at Wings Stadium outscoring the Flags 50-9.

Perani's Hockey World & Event Center in Flint was the site of the K-Wings Saturday (11/25) battle against the Generals. Scoring started early, as Adam Elzinga registered his fourth goal of the season with a laser from the left point to give Kalamazoo a 1-0 lead. Flint answered back late in the opening period with a mid-slot blast by Justin Kinnunen (2). Justin Cross put the K-Wings ahead in the waning moments of the first period with his seventh goal of the year. After the Generals tied the game at two with the lone goal in the second stanza, the K-Wings broke the game open in the third period with two unanswered goals including the eventual game winner from Cross (8). Flint attempted a comeback with a goal late in the third which proved to be too little too late as the K-Wings skated away with the 4-3 victory.

After winning back to back games, Kalamazoo returned home Sunday (11/26) to face-off against the Quad City Mallards. The K-Wings struck first in the opening period with a tally from Shawn Snider (3). The second period was all Quad City, as the Mallards scored on three of four power play chances they accumulated. The Mallards added one more goal in the third to skate away with a 4-1 victory over the K-Wings.

Fast Forward

Kalamazoo opens up the week on Wednesday (11/29) with their first-ever trip to the Sears Centre to battle the Chicago Hounds. Kalamazoo defeated Chicago 4-1 on November 11th at Wings Stadium in the teams only previous encounter. Chicago starts the week in fourth place in the Western Conference with 11 points.

The K-Wings cap off a short two-game week with a Saturday contest in Muskegon against the Fury. Kalamazoo is searching for their first victory against Muskegon this season, as the Fury have won the three previous games. With a record of 18-2-0 (36 points), the Fury leads the Eastern Conference and own the best record in the United Hockey League.

What Can Brown Do For You

Jeff Brown has dished out the puck for 11 assists this year. The 11 helpers rank Brown fourth in the UHL among defensemen.

Dynamic Duo

Tom Askey and Ryan Nie have been a dynamic duo between the pipes for the K-Wings. Askey (2.27) ranks third and Nie (2.36) fourth in Goals Against Average, making up two the best tandem in the UHL.

Crossroads

Forward Justin Cross scored four goals in three games this weekend, including two versus Port Huron Friday night. Five of Cross' eight goals this year have come against the Port Huron Flags.

It's Not Delivery, It's Detulleo

Since being traded last Monday from Quad City to Kalamazoo, Glenn Detulleo has fit right in with his new team. After being held without a point in his first two games as a member of the K-Wings, Detulleo has chimed in with three assists in his last two games.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

When the K-Wings score first they typically win. On the season,0p the K-Wings are 11-2-0 when scoring the contest's first goal. Lifetime, Kalamazoo is 210-60-15 when scoring before their opposition.

Tickets, Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings 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. Fans of myspace can befriend the official site of Wings Stadium and the Kalamazoo Wings at www.myspace.com/wingsstadium.

Nie and Toneys on the Radio

Join special guests Ryan Nie and Nick Toneys, as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the Voice of the K-Wings, Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on Sports Radio AM 1660 Mondays 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 Sports Radio AM 1660). 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, November 29th @ Chicago 7:30 PM (CST)

Saturday, December 2nd @ Muskegon 7:30 PM

Friday, December 8th Vs Bloomington 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 9th Vs Flint 7:30 PM (Cup Craze-Stanley Cup and Turner Cup Visit Wings Stadium)

Sunday, December 10th @ Port Huron 5:00 PM

Friday, December 15th @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM

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