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Second period dooms K-Wings

April 17, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Fort Wayne, IN - After surrendering the game's first goal, the Fort Wayne Komets rallied for three unanswered to defeat the Kalamazoo Wings 3-1 in game one of the Turner Cup Semi-Finals.

Capitalizing on one of their three power-play chances in the first four minutes of play, Kalamazoo struck first blood in game one. Dominic Osman (1st), who led the team in both power-play markers (15) and overall goals (32) in the regular season, registered the opening tally 3:39 into the contest.

The most dominating second period team, Fort Wayne outscored their opposition 103-59 (+44) in the regular season. Being consistent, the Komets carried over their second period success into the post-season lighting the lamp three times.

Justin Hodgeman, who scored the last goal in the Komets' playoff Turner Cup run a year ago, a game-seven cup clinching marker, registered the equalizer and Fort Wayne's first of this season's playoffs 7:29 into the period.

Less than four minutes later, David Hukalo (1st) gave the Komets their first lead of the game at 2-1. Fort Wayne extended their lead to two goals with 11 seconds remaining in the period, when Brad MacMillan (1st) deflected a Danko Mironovic shot past Joel Martin.

Trying to mount a comeback in the third, Trent Daavettila breakaway attempt was denied by Nick Boucher, which was one of the IHL's Southern Sports Supplies Goaltender of the Year's 41 saves for the night.

For Game Stats: http://pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=979225

The K-Wings and Komets will head back to Wings Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. face-off for game two of the Turner Cup Semi-Finals tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th.

Needing tickets for tomorrow night's game, Slappy has convinced the Wings Stadium Ticket Office to remain open; even during the overnight so fans can purchase tickets for the playoffs. The ticket office is currently open for 36 hours straight, which started earlier today at 10 a.m. and will not close until after the game versus Fort Wayne tomorrow.

As an added bonus, Slappy will be giving one lucky fan the opportunity to receive $300. Any fan that purchases a ticket for game two only, during hours the ticket office is normally closed (6:01 p.m. Friday - 9:59 a.m. Saturday), will be placed in a drawing for the cash prize which will be given away during Saturday's game.

Slappy is currently on the roof of Wings Stadium and will remain there until a sellout is reached or until the K-Wings' Pepsi Pep Rally commences at 5 p.m. tomorrow.

Fans can come to Wings Stadium to cheer on Slappy and purchase tickets or call anytime at (269) 345-5101. To entice guests to purchase tickets while Slappy is nesting on the roof, the K-Wings will provide promotional items and other prizes.

Prior to game two Turner Cup Semi-Final match-up versus the Komets, the K-Wings have teamed up with Pepsi for a Pepsi Pep Rally.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the K-Wings' Saturday 7:30 p.m. face-off against the Komets to enjoy the Pepsi Pep Rally. The soft drink leader will be handing out FREE Pepsi products, including Mountain Dew Code Red, while supplies last, to fans that come to Wings Stadium between 5-7 p.m. Perfect for a family dinner, Wings Stadium will offer fans $1 hot dogs at the rally.

The K-Wings will also be providing inflatable games for the kids. A live radio remote will also take place during the rally with 92.5 WZUU and Scotty Bud on Kalamazoo's Real Rock Station.

During the game, stop by one of the Wings Stadium pizza stands where you can purchase a 20 oz. bottle of Mountain Dew Code Red for just $1.

Individual playoff tickets are on sale now to the general public. Tickets for K-Wings home games in the postseason will range from $10.90 (Blue Level)-$15.90 (Red Level). Seats for kids 12 and under will cost $7.90. Ticket will increase $1 on day of game purchases.

Single-game playoff tickets for any of the K-Wings Turner Cup Playoff home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

For more information about tonight's game, please contact Director of Public Relations/Broadcaster Mike Modugno at (269) 349-9772 extension 220.

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