K-Wings Blog

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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Gorsuch returns; K-Wings add two new faces

The Kalamazoo Wings have announced the signing of goaltender Trevor Gorsuch and Gorsuch, 28, said it was a “no-brainer” to sign on the dotted line to return to the K-Wings for his second season. “I felt like I had a great year but had some business that needed to be finished,” Gorsuch said.  “I believe we have a great group this …

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Bootland Bids K-Wings Adieu; Martin Tapped as New Head Coach

For nearly two decades, Nick Bootland has been a fixture in the Kalamazoo Wings organization as a player and a coach. Bootland first joined the K-Wings during the 2003-2004 season, playing in 17 games.  The following season saw Bootland playing the entire season with the Cleveland Barons of the AHL. Upon his return to the K-Wings in the 2005-06 season, …

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K-Wings add three more to roster

The roster building continues for the Kalamazoo Wings as they prepare for the 2022-23 season, which kicks off on Saturday, October 22 at Wings Event Center. In a move that will surely delight fans, two popular players from last season will be returning to the ice as will an intriguing newcomer. Forward Anthony Collins made quite a splash for the …

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K-Wings announce first two signings of season

The Kalamazoo Wings announced their first two signings for the upcoming season, the teams 48th, which kicks off on Saturday, October 22nd when the team hosts the Indy Fuel. Justin Taylor will be returning to the K-Wings for his thirteenth season with the team, and according to Taylor, there is no place he would rather be. “Kalamazoo is my home,” …

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K-Wings take on the Railers in Worcester, MA

The Kalamazoo Wings (23-17-0-0) traveled to Worcester, Massachusetts this past weekend to take on the Railers (16-19-2-1) for a three game set. Things got off on the wrong foot Friday night as the Railers ran over the K-Wings by a score of 5-2.  After jumping out to an early 1-0 lead in the first on a goal by Greg Betzold, …

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K-Wings drop four in a row

The Kalamazoo Wings (19-16-0-0) have dropped their last four games, all to division rivals.  On Friday, the K-Wings lost to the Wheeling Nailers by a score of 6-2.  Then on Saturday they dropped a 5-3 decision to the Indy Fuel. Finishing off the weekend at home, the K-Wings feel to an early 2-0 deficit to the Fuel before coming back …

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Comeback K-Wings Strike Again

As they have several times this season, the Kalamazoo Wings (17-12-0-0) used last minute heroics to stage a come-from-behind victory over the Fort Wayne Komets (17-10-4-0) at Wings Event Center on Wednesday evening. In an odd beginning to the game, both teams scored while shorthanded for their first goals of the night.  First the Komets Tyler Busch scored an unassisted …

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