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Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review

January 2, 2007 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
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The Kalamazoo Wings began a four game road stretch on Tuesday (12/26) with a trip to Muskegon to battle the Fury. Kalamazoo was looking to rebound after losing to Muskegon in a shootout at Wings Stadium on Friday (12/22). The K-Wings scored first with a goal from Scott Dobben (10), extending his goal streak to four games. The Fury answered back with a blast from Dave Noel-Bernier (9) at 9:25 into the opening period. Just 46 seconds later, Glenn Detulleo regained the lead for Kalamazoo with his fifth goal of the season. Noel-Bernier (10) tied the game near the end of the first. Kalamazoo scored the only goal in the second stanza when Jesse Rycroft (4) scored his second goal as a member of the K-Wings. Muskegon knotted the game in the third when Noel Bernier (11) recorded his third goal of the night. The hat trick was not enough to keep the Fury ahead as Casey Handrahan (2) scored the game winner with just 3:21 left in the game. Kalamazoo came away with the 4-3 win over Muskegon.

Kalamazoo continued their road trip on Wednesday (12/27) when they traveled to Port Huron to face-off against the Flags. The K-Wings came out strong after Kory Karlander (12) scored a short handed goal just 4:42 into the opening period. Justin Cross lit the lamp 36 seconds later, scoring his 13th goal of the season. Port Huron responded in the second period with a power play goal from Bobby Kukulka (8). Mike Olynyk tied the game with shot from the left point. The Flags went ahead in the third with a tally from Garett Cameron (11). Cross (14) tied the game after he netted a pass from Lucas Drake. The K-Wing tally proved to be not enough as Port Huron went on to score three more goals late in the third, skating away with the 6-3 victory over Kalamazoo.

The K-Wings started back-to-back road games on Friday (12/26) with a visit to the Perani World Hockey Arena & Event Center in Flint to battle the Generals. Kalamazoo struck first when Drake (7) intercepted a pass from Karlander to score on the power play. Flint's Dion Hyman (4) scored a power play goal on a rebound in front of the K-Wings net. The Generals continued the momentum into the second with a goal from Terry Marchant (7). Dobben (11) evened the score for Kalamazoo with just 3:09 left in the second stanza. The third period's only score proved to be the difference maker. Joe Markusen lit the lamp for the second time this season, earning his first game-winner. The K-Wings defeated the Generals 3-2.

Wrapping up their last leg of their road trip before returning home, Kalamazoo traveled to face-off against arch rivals the Fort Wayne Komets on Saturday (12/30). The Komets scored late in the first with a one-timer from J.C. Ruid (19). Fort Wayne continued to score into the second when Matt Syroczynski recorded his fourth goal of the season. Kalamazoo struck back with a tally from Dobben (12) with just 1:48 left in the second period. The K-Wings tied the game with an unassisted goal from Cross (15) at 6:04 into the third, forcing the game into a shootout. Kalamazoo's Tom Askey stopped all five attempts from the Komets in the extra session. Nick Bootland scored the only goal in the shootout and the K-Wings beat the Komets 3-2.

Kalamazoo finished off the 2006 portion of their schedule at Wings Stadium on Sunday (12/31) versus Flint during the 5th Annual New Year's Eve Bash. Drake continued his hot streak in the first period, scoring his 8th goal of the year and in the process extending his K-Wings' season high point streak to nine games. Later in opening stanza, Flint's Mike Zbringer (12) knotted the contest at 1-1 with his 12th goal of the year. Kalamazoo took the lead over good with a tally from Cross (16) 15:31 into the second period. The K-Wings put the game out of reach scoring two empty net goals in the third period, helping Kalamazoo to skate away with a 4-1 victory.

Fast Forward

Kalamazoo opens up the 2007 portion of their schedule on the road with a pair of games this weekend. The K-Wings will travel to Quad City on Friday (1/5). The Mallards are currently in third place in the Western Conference with 29 points.

The K-Wings will make the trip to Rockford Saturday (1/6) to battle the IceHogs. Rockford is looking to gain ground on Fort Wayne as they are currently five points out of first place in the Western Conference with 32 points.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Nick Bootland (19 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (24 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander, Nick Bootland, Justin Cross (32 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen (+14)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (89 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Justin Cross (7 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Scott Dobben, Kory Karlander (2 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (4 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (152 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Lucas Drake (22.2%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (100%)

Goals Against Average: Ryan Nie (2.10)

Save Percentage: Ryan Nie (0.931)

On the Road Again

After wrapping up the 2006 portion of their schedule last Sunday, Kalamazoo will hit the road for three straight games. The upcoming road trip is all part of a stretch that includes seven of their next 11 games being played on the road.

Up to Nine

Forward Lucas Drake enters the week looking to extend a nine-game point streak. The nine-game streak is a season high for the K-Wings and the second longest current streak in the league.

Out West

The K-Wings will be playing their next three games against the Western Conference, traveling to Quad City and Rockford. The K-Wings are 8-3-0 versus the Western Conference so far this season.

Three Straight

With their 4-1 victory on New Year's Eve versus Flint, the K-Wings have won three consecutive games. The three-game winning streak ties the K-Wings' season high.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

By defeating Flint last Sunday, Kalamazoo is now 2-2-1 during the New Year's Eve Bash. Both K-Wings victories came by the score of 4-1.

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.

Drake and Cross on the Radio

Join special guests Lucas Drake and Justin Cross, 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. Come join us for the last "K-Wings Live" of 2006.

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

Friday, January 5th @ Quad City 7:00 PM (CST)

Saturday, January 6th @ Rockford 7:00 PM (CST)

Wednesday, January 10th @ Quad City 7:00 PM (CST)

Friday, January 12th vs. Chicago 7:30 PM (Lansing Popcorn Night)

Saturday, January 13th vs. Fort Wayne 7:30 PM (Tropical Nights Presented by SeaLandAir Travel)

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