February 15, 2008 - Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster

Game Preview

Two teams with rich traditions will battle tonight as the Kalamazoo Wings tangle with the Fort Wayne Komets at Memorial Coliseum. On the season, the K-Wings have struggled against the Komets with a record 2-7-0-1.

Building off the momentum of last night’s 5-4 victory over Flint, Kalamazoo is set to hit the road for two games. The standings in the IHL are getting tighter, as the K-Wings are three points out of fourth place and six points behind Port Huron for second.

Winners of six in a row, Fort Wayne has ascended into first place in the league. With 70 points, the Komets hold a 16 point advantage on the IHL top perch. Tonight will conclude a four-game home stand for Fort Wayne, which is 21-3-2-0 at home.

:: Team Leaders ::

:: All-Time/ Season Series ::

All-Time IHL Series:
All-Time Series is Tied: 121-121-31-1

Season Series:
K-Wings Trail Season Series: 2-7-0-1

Last Meeting:
K-Wings Lost 5-4 February 2nd @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting:
Sunday, February 24th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Protecting the Net

Earlier this afternoon the K-Wings signed goaltender Ron Vogel. An eight-year pro that began the season with the Port Huron Icehawks, Vogel will be in uniform tonight for the K-Wings.   

Dishing it Out

Forward Tyler Willis dished out four assists during the K-Wings 5-4 victory last night. The four helpers by Willis is a season-high for assists in a game.

Lighting the Lamp

With his two goals last night, Nick Bootland has now tickled the twine 30 times this season. With 30 goals, Bootland leads the entire league in lamp lighters.

 

Give Up the Shots 

Last night the K-Wings gave up a season-high 48 shots on net. On the season, Kalamazoo is 4-0-0-0 when allowing their opponents 45 shots or more.

 

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 IHL 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, information about Wings Stadium events, and much, much more.

 

Willis and Vanderveeken on the Radio

Join special guests Tyler Willis and Jamie Vanderveeken as they join Head Coach Brian Curran and the “Voice of the K-Wings” Mike Modugno on “K-Wings Live”. The show is on The Classic Hits Station WLKM (95.9 FM) and online through the B-2 Networks through www.kwings.com from 7-8 p.m. at Old Burdick’s Bar and Grill 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 (95.9 FM WLKM & B-2 Networks on kwings.com). 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

Saturday, February 16th        @ Port Huron            7:30 PM

Friday, February 22nd            Vs Bloomington       7:30 PM (Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change/RPM Oil Lube Night)

Saturday, February 23rd        @ Muskegon              7:30 PM

Sunday, February 24th          Vs Fort Wayne           4:00 PM (Meijer Scout Day)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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