K-Wings Blog

KALAMAZOO, MI – A busy weekend ended with a big victory for the Kalamazoo Wings (4-2-0-1) as they defeated the Allen Americans, the defending Kelly Cup Champions, on Sunday evening at Wings Event Center. On Friday, the K-Wings picked up a point after taking their game against the Wheeling Nailers to overtime but losing in the shootout. Following the game, …

The Kalamazoo Wings kicked off the home portion of their 2016-17 campaign on Friday night against their most celebrated rival, the Fort Wayne Komets. With the K-Wings outshooting the Komets 34-28 and having six power play chances to the Komets one, things seemed to be on the K-Wings side. However, it was the Komets heading home with a 2-1 victory. …

NORFOLK, VA – The Kalamazoo Wings opened their 43rd season with a pair of victories on the road this past weekend. Starting the season on the road, the K-Wings traveled to Norfolk, Virginia to take on the Admirals. Scoring a goal in each period, the K-Wings defense and goaltender Joel Martin shut the door on the Admirals, allowing just one …

When he first came to the Kalamazoo Wings during the 2003-04 season, Nick Bootland had no idea that he would still be in the same town nearly 13 years later. That number could rise to 16 years if Bootland fulfills his latest contract with the K-Wings as it was announced that he and the team have agreed on a three-year …

KALAMAZOO, MI – More familiar faces are returning as the Kalamazoo Wings 43rd season approaches. Forwards Justin Taylor and Lane Scheidl along with rookie forward Kyle Smith have signed on for the upcoming season. Scheidl, 24, is returning for his third season with the K-Wings. Last season, Scheidl played in all 72 games, scoring 17 goals and 25 assists. During …

KALAMAZOO, MI – As the season inches closer, the Kalamazoo Wings roster continues to grow. Returning for another season with the K-Wings are defenseman Adam Phillips and forward Tyler Shattock and newcomers Chris Leone and Kyle Bushee, also defenseman. Phillips and Shattock will be returning for their second season with the K-Wings. Phillips played in 52 games last season, racking …

KALAMAZOO, MI – Defenseman Ben Wilson, who was named the K-Wings Defenseman of the Year last season, has signed to return to the team for the 2016-17 season. Last season, Wilson played in 54 games where he had 7 assists and 76 minutes in penalties and a +3. Returning for his fourth season, Wilson said he keeps coming back because …

When the 2016-17 ECHL schedule was released on April 28, the Kalamazoo Wings were set to play their division foes, the Toledo Walleye, Wheeling Nailers and Brampton Beast between 8-10 games each during the season. While the K-Wings will still be playing those teams and all the others per the schedule, the ECHL announced that divisions and conferences have been …

KALAMAZOO, MI – Joel Martin is set to return to the Kalamazoo Wings for his eighth season, the team announced in a press release on Friday. The 2016-17 season will be the 14th for the accomplished netminder. Last season was a year filled with many noteworthy accolades for Martin. The Fort Worth, Texas native suited up in 64 (career high) …

KALAMAZOO, MI – While the calendar just turned to July, the Kalamazoo Wings and head coach Nick Bootland are looking ahead to October. The K-Wings announced the signings of forward Tanner Sorenson and defenseman Sean O’ Rourke on Friday, making them the first two players signed for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Sorenson, 23, a native of Anchorage, Alaska, will be …