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Mechanics Fly Past Wings: Manning Nets Hat Trick In 5-2 Victory

February 23, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release


Kalamazoo, MI – Captain Blair Manning scored a hat trick, Joe Burton picked up a goal and two assists and Brad Cruikshank added two assists as the Mechanics defeated the Kalamazoo Wings 5-2 in an early morning game at Wings Stadium.

Kalamazoo took a 1-0 lead at 13:15 of the first period but Manning answered on the powerplay just over a minute later to even the score. At 16:32, Matt Hunter broke the tie and gave the Mechanics a 2-1 lead heading into the second frame.

Manning boosted Motor City's lead to 3-1 when he found the back of the net for the second time this morning, 1:34 into the second period. Tim Krueckl scored his second to pull the Wings back within one but Manning scored at 19:19 of the second to give the Mechanics a 4-2 lead and tally the hat trick. Through a scoreless third period, Kalamazoo pulled goaltender Chad Alban in a final effort to tie the game but Burton landed an empty netter to secure the 5-2 win.

The Mechanics return home this Friday, February 25th at 7:30pm when they host the Flint Generals and Jason Woolley. The Zooperstars will also make an appearance! On Saturday, February 26th, the Motor City hockey hits the road for a game in Quad City. The Mechanics play at home on Sunday, February 27th when they host the Missouri River Otters at 5:00pm. Derian Hatcher will sign autographs for fans following Sunday's game. The River Otters roster boasts the 2003 NHL Rookie of the Year Barrett Jackman as well as NHLer Ryan Johnson.

For more information on today's game, please contact Lauren Segall at 586-294-8062. For ticket information please call 866.997.PUCK.

Tickets are still available for all upcoming home games this season. To purchase tickets, please call Ticketmaster, visit www.ticketmaster.com or stop by the box office between 12pm and 9pm Mon – Fri.



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