NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Graves Commits

May 7, 2012 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings, proud members of the North American Hockey League, announce that forward Drew Graves has committed to play college hockey at Division III University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.

Graves, the Allen Park, Michigan native, appeared in 56 games during the regular season, and lead a very potent Kalamazoo offense. He led the Jr. K-Wings in goals (27), assists (32), and points (59). Graves also finished the playoffs by posting six points (four goals, two assists) in eight games, which was good enough for second on the club.

The league recognized Graves, who played three years in the NAHL, on multiple occasions during this season. His accolades include being named Combat Hockey's First Star of the Week back in January, as well as making the North's All-Division First Team. Graves also represented the North Division during the NAHL's Top Prospects Tournament.

Graves joins a UW-Stevens Point team that is a member of the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association. During the 2011-12 season, they went 14-11-4 (8-6-4 within the division) while finishing fourth in the conference. The Pointers made it all the way to the NCHA Peters Cup Finals, in which they lost to St. Norbert in a 4-0 contest.

"Drew is a talented offensive player, and a great leader for our team" said head coach Marc Fakler, "we are pleased that he will be moving to the collegiate level next season."

Graves now joins Austin Hervey (Western Michigan) and Ken MacLean (Rochester Institute of Technology) as the only other college commitments that finished the season with Kalamazoo.

• Discuss this story on the North American Hockey League message board...

North American Hockey League Stories from May 7, 2012


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central