April 9, 2008 - Mike Modugno
Director of Public Relations and Broadcaster

Game Preview

In a game that has major playoff implications, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Flint Generals. This evening is the final regular season encounter between the teams. On the season, the K-Wings are 8-6-0-0 versus the Generals.

With just three games remaining in the regular season, Kalamazoo trails Muskegon by a single point for fourth place in the IHL and are five points behind third place Flint. After releasing Brian Curran of his coaching duties yesterday, the K-Wings will have General Manager Wade Welsh serving as interim Head Coach.

Well it’s not a lock; Flint’s playoff picture seems to be sunny. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Generals need to win just one game to clinch a playoff berth. Besides leading Kalamazoo by five points, Flint is four points ahead of Muskegon for third.

:: Team Leaders ::

:: All-Time/ Season Series ::

All-Time IHL Series:
K-Wings Lead IHL All-Time Series:63-58-17-0

Season Series:
K-Wings Lead Season Series:8-6-0-0

Last Meeting:
K-Wings Lost 3-2 April 4th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting:
Last Meeting of the Regular Season

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Bench Boss

General Manager Wade Welsh will serve as the K-Wings Interim Head Coach. Welsh replaces Brian Curran, who was released for his coaching duties yesterday.

 

Parenteau Makes Debut

Kalamazoo has added amateur forward Guillaume Parenteau to the roster. Parenteau has spent the past four seasons in the QJAHL with Longueil, including this year, where he recorded 122 points (44 goals, 78 assists) and amassed 144 minutes in penalties. 

 

Karlander Named MVP

Yesterday, the IHL named K-Wings forward Kory Karlander as their 2007-2008 Most Valuable Player. Karlander, who leads the league in scoring with 89 points, joins Brett Jarrett (1981-82) and Rob Brown (1993-94) as the only members of the franchise to earn the IHL MVP award.

 

Captain Consistent

Forward Nick Bootland enters the week on a seven-game point. Besides the seven-game streak, Bootland has earned points in 10 of his last 11 games.

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.

 

K-Wings Live

Join General Manager Wade Welsh 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

Friday, April 11th                           @ Port Huron            7:30 PM

Saturday, April 12th                     Vs Port Huron            7:30 PM (Fan Appreciation Night presented by WKFR)

                                              -End of the Regular Season-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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