IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review

Published on February 5, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo started the month of February by concluding a three-game homestand Friday (2/2) against the Rockford IceHogs. After a scoreless feverish tempo in the first 20 minutes of play, Rockford found the back of the net just 18 seconds into the second period with a goal from Luke Fritshaw (4). The IceHogs extended their lead to 2-0 four minutes later, when Bryce Cockburn (5) capitalized on the power-play. Kalamazoo cut the Rockford lead to a single digit with a man-advantage tally from Kory Karlander (25). Kevin Ulanski's (15) wrist shot from the high slot midway through the second regained a two-goal advantage for the IceHogs. Continuing their power-play magic, Lucas Drake (11) jammed the puck past goaltender Frederic Cloutier to move the K-Wings back to within a single goal. Putting Kalamazoo deeper in a hole, Preston Mizzi (18) found his own rebound and beat netminder Ryan Nie to move the IceHogs ahead 4-2. Less than a minute after Mizzi's tally, Kalamazoo answered back with a goal from Glenn Detulleo (9). Building on their momentum, Kalamazoo pulled even with Rockford 11:22 left in regulation when Karlander netted his 2nd of the night and team leading 26th of the season. Both teams would be held scoreless the remainder of the third, forcing a shootout. Rockford outscored Kalamazoo 3-0 in the extra session to win the contest 5-4, capturing their first shootout victory of the season while dropping the K-Wings extra session record to 4-4.

Winless in their last two contests, Kalamazoo went to Fort Wayne, Indiana looking for a little redemption on Saturday (2/3) against the Komets. With neither team able to score in the opening period, special teams would play a major role in the second. Martin Gascon (15) found open ice at the right circle and sent a rocket past Tom Askey to give the Komets a 1-0 lead. Komets top offensive weapon, J.C. Ruid (28) created a turnover in the neutral zone and cashed it in to a shorthanded tally. January's rookie of the month, Matt Syroczynski (12) knocked in a power-play rebound to propel Fort Wayne ahead 3-0. The Komets extended their lead to 4-0, when Mario Larocque (15) jammed in a rebound past Askey. Avoiding the shutout, captain Nick Bootland powered a shorthanded blast over Kevin St. Pierre, to tie Bootland with Karlander for the team lead in both goals scored (26) and shorthanded tallies (4), but it wouldn't be enough, as Fort Wayne defeated Kalamazoo by the final of 4-1.

Fast Forward

Kalamazoo will lace up their skates for four games this week starting Wednesday (2/7), against the Chicago Hounds. Chicago commences the week in fourth place in the Western Conference. Kalamazoo is 3-0-0 against the franchise celebrating their inaugural year, outscoring the Hounds 17-3.

On Friday (2/9), Kalamazoo will battle the Fort Wayne Komets for the first of two games over the weekend. February 9th, the archrivals will battle in Fort Wayne, while on Sunday (2/11) the teams will return to Kalamazoo for a 4 p.m. face-off on Scout Night presented by Meijer. Kalamazoo trails Fort Wayne by just four points for second place in the league.

Fast Forward Continued

Kalamazoo will return to Wings Stadium on Saturday (2/10) for a 7:30 p.m. battle against the Port Huron Flags. The K-Wings are 5-2-1 against the Flags this season and 14-2-2 all-time. Saturday's encounter will come on Trading Card Night presented by Lake Pacor Home Mortgage, WKFR and WRKR. The first 1,000 fans will receive a FREE set of 2006-07 Kalamazoo Wings Trading Cards.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals: Nick Bootland, Kory Karlander (26 Goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (30 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (51 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen (+12)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (110 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (12 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander, Nick Bootland (4 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (6 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (223 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Kory Karlander (15.3%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (5 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (71.4%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (2.54)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.914)

Putting up the Shots

When the K-Wings outshoot their opponents, they usually win. On the season, Kalamazoo is 19-7-1 when they put up more shots than their opposition.

Snapping a Streak

Kalamazoo will try to put a stop to their current three-game winless streak this Wednesday on the road against the Chicago Hounds. The three-game streak ties a K-Wings' season high for consecutive losses.

Closing in on 500

Forward Kory Karlander is quickly closing in a personal milestone. Karlander needs just four more points to reach 500 for his career.

Chasing a Record

With a shorthanded goal last Saturday against Fort Wayne, captain Nick Bootland is chasing another K-Wings' UHL franchise record. The shorthanded goal places Bootland just one behind Jim Brown (2001-2003) who holds the K-Wings' record for most shorthanded goals in a career with eight.

The Obscure Stat of the Week

Kalamazoo will continue the second leg of a three-game road trip this Wednesday in Chicago. The K-Wings are 14-8-1 in games played away from Wings Stadium. The 14 victories ties Kalamazoo with Fort Wayne for second place in league for road victories.

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.

Willis and Hart on the Radio

Come see special guests Tyler Willis and Jordan Hart, 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, February 7th @ Chicago 7:30 PM (CST)

Friday, February 9th @ Fort Wayne 8:00 PM Saturday, February 10th Vs Port Huron 7:30 PM (Trading Card Night Presented by

Lake Pacor Home Mortgage, WRKR and WKFR)

Sunday, February 11th Vs Fort Wayne 4:00 PM (Scout Night Presented by Meijer)

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