1989-90 Regular Season: Wings vs. Fort Wayne Komets The Kalamazoo Wings were in their fifteenth season of operation in the International Hockey League by 1989. Owned by Ted and Martha Parfet, the Wings were the primary affiliate of the Minnesota North Stars, hence the green, gold and black jerseys. The team played it's home games at the 5,113-seat Wings Stadium, just off I-94. Long-time IHL executive Bill Inglis was back as General Manager, and John Marks returned behind the Kalamazoo bench. Coming off a 4th place, 39-36-7 record in 1988-89, the K-Wings improved significantly the following season. Marks led the team to a 53-23-6 record, setting a new franchise record for wins in a regular season. Their 112 points were good enough for second place in the Eastern Division and third overall in the league. The Wings' 389 goals not only led the league, but set a franchise record. Right Winger Mitch Messier led the team in points with 80 (34 goals), while Darcy Norton