K-Wings Blog

Bradford Returns to Kalamazoo

Defenseman Erik Bradford will be returning to the Kalamazoo Wings for his third season. Bradford, 28, signed with the K-Wings for the 2021-22 season and played in 54 games with the team, scoring 19 goals and adding 32 assists.  During that season, Bradford split his time with the K-Wings and the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League, where he played in …

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K-Wings sign a trio for upcoming season

The Kalamazoo Wings announced the signings of three players for the upcoming season: forwards David Keefer and Brad Morrison and defenseman Kurt Gosselin. Forward David Keefer, 25, came to Kalamazoo last season, following his senior year at Northern Michigan University. “I’m very excited to be back in Kalamazoo,”Keefer said. “ It was great getting the opportunity to play some games …

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Saccoman brings his magic back to K-Wings

It’s not an illusion or a sleight of hand; the Kalamazoo Wings have announced that defenseman Collin Saccoman will be returning for the upcoming season. For the 26-year old native of Stillwater, MN, signing with the K-Wings for a third season is exciting. “I have loved it here ever since I first came aboard two seasons ago,” said Saccoman.  “I …

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Ben Wilson named assistant coach for K-Wings

Ben Wilson, who once patrolled the ice as a defenseman and enforcer for the Kalamazoo Wings, is adding a new title to his resume: assistant coach. Wilson, 32, suited up for the K-Wings for seven seasons (2013-2020) and served as captain from 2016-2020.  During his time in Kalamazoo, Wilson played in 377 games, which is 11th in franchise history, scored …

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K-Wings announce first two signings for upcoming season

The roster for the Kalamazoo Wings 2023-24 season is beginning to take shape as the team announced the signings of defenseman Chaz Reddekopp and forward Collin Adams. Reddekopp, 26, comes to Kalamazoo after spending last season with the South Carolina Stingrays,  where he played in 51 games, scoring one goal, 13 assists, and racking up 109 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-3 native …

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Kalamazoo Wings realign with Vancouver Canucks for 2023-24 season

The Kalamazoo Wings, entering their 49th season this fall, have announced a new affiliation with a very familiar organization. For the fourth time in team history, the K-Wings will be the minor-league affiliate of the NHL Vancouver Canucks.  The teams were also partners from 1984-87, 2011-15 and 2017-21.   The agreement also includes the Canucks AHL affiliate the Abbotsford Canucks. …

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K-Wings take two of three last week; McCarty scores hat trick

The Kalamazoo Wings (10-9-1-0) were able to snag four out of six points this past week as they defeated the Toledo Walleye (8-10-2-1) twice and lost to the Wheeling Nailers (11-10-0-0) to end their weekend. On Wednesday, the K-Wings traveled to the Huntington Arena in Toledo, to take on the Walleye for an early morning Education Day game. Controlling the …

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Taylor’s Historical K-Wings Journey

When Justin Taylor signed with the Kalamazoo Wings back in 2010, he had no idea that he would one day write several new chapters in the franchises storied history book,let alone be playing for the same team for 12 years. “In this league it doesn’t happen,” Taylor said of his longevity with the K-Wings.  “Most players usually stay for three …

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K-Wings Win Three; Taylor Makes History

The Kalamazoo Wings (7-6-1-0) may have ended the holiday weekend with a loss, however, they managed to pick up six points by winning three of the four games they played. On Wednesday, the K-Wings hosted the Iowa Heartlanders (3-8-2-1) at Wings Event Center. After allowing an Iowa goal in each of the first two periods, the K-Wings kicked it into …

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Five more familiar faces return to K-Wings

As new head coach Joel Martin continues building his roster for the upcoming season, five more familiar faces are returning to the Kalamazoo Wings. Forwards Matheson Iacopelloi and Max Humitz and defenseman Justin Murray, Ryan Cook and Tyler Rockwell are set to return to the ice. Iacopelli, hailing from Brownstown, MI, will be returning for his third season with the …

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