K-Wings Climb Back, Lose OT Thriller to Bison in Season Opener

October 17, 2026 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings (0-0-1-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, rallied with three straight goals in the third, but fell 4-3 in overtime to the Bloomington Bison (1-0-0-0) to kick off the season at Grossinger Motors Arena. Former Utah Grizzlies captain Tyler Gratton (1) scored the Wings' first goal of the new season at 6:29 of the third. Gratton buried a one-timer from the left side of the slot that was set up by a Stepan Timofeyev (1) be... Full Story

Canucks (NHL) Assign Rookie Forward Brandon Buhr to K-Wings

October 16, 2026 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, announced Friday that the Canucks have assigned rookie forward Brandon Buhr to the team. Buhr, 24, is a 6-foot 2-inch, 205-pound, North Vancouver, BC native continuing his rookie season with the K-Wings. In 2025-26, the forward played five games (2a) with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an NHL contract with Toronto, out of Union College (NCAA). Originally assigned to Cincinnati, Buhr w... Full Story

K-Wings Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Roster

October 15, 2026 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, announced Thursday the team's 2026-27 roster. The regular season begins Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m. EDT against the Bloomington Bison at Grossinger Motors Arena. The roster features 27 players: 16 forwards, 8 defensemen, and three goaltenders, as outlined alphabetically by position below. Forwards (16) 18 Sean Chisholm (ABT), 19 Ryan Cox (A), *12 Quinn Emerson (ABT), 10 And... Full Story

K-Wings Claim Defenseman Victor Hadfield

October 14, 2026 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, announced Wednesday that the team has claimed defenseman Victor Hadfield off of waivers from the Fort Wayne Komets. Hadfield, 26, is a 6-foot, 179-pound Oakville, ON native entering his sixth professional season. The left-shot spent 2025-26 with the Reading Royals, amassing nine points (1g, 8a) in 40 games with 39 penalty minutes. Prior to his time in Reading, Hadfield previously pl... Full Story

• K-Wings Claim Defenseman Victor Hadfield - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) October 14
• Canucks (AHL) Recall Defenseman Tim Rego - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) October 10
• K-Wings Announce 'Kids Eat Free' Games in 2026-27 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) October 7
• K-Wings Re-Sign Rookie Defenseman Orlando Mainolfi - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) October 6
• K-Wings Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) October 3
• Canucks (NHL) Assign Goaltender Aku Koskenvuo to K-Wings - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) October 2
• K-Wings Loaned Three Players from Canucks (AHL) - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) September 29
• Former Growlers Godbout, Gelof and O'Ferrall Put Together Big Minor League Seasons - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) September 23
• K-Wings Snag Rookies: Forward Mark Hillier & Defenseman Evan Orr - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) September 23
• K-Wings 2026-27 Promo Schedule Released & Single Game Tickets on Sale - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) September 22
• K-Wings Sign Rookie Defensemen Stefan Dobrich & Juliano Santalucia - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) September 21
• K-Wings Offer $4.50 Home Opener Tickets to 1st 1,000 Fans - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) September 17
• Cody Piechocki Was Chosen over a World Series Champion as Manager of the Kalamazoo Growlers, Here's How - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) September 16
• K-Wings Ink Rookie Defenseman Travis Shoudy & Hometown Goaltender Hunter Vorva - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) September 16
• New Ownership Group Takes over Kalamazoo Soccer, Launching Full Rebrand and Major Stadium Renovations for 2027 - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) September 15
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• Bloomington Bison beat Kalamazoo 4-3 in overtime - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 18)
• Bison coach Phillip Barski on opening win, new captain and Jets affiliation - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 18)
• Highlights: Bison win season opener in overtime thriller against Kalamazoo - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 18)
• Deni Goure breaks down Bison's opening goal, overtime winner - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 18)
• Bison vs. Kalamazoo: Oct. 17 box score and stats - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 18)
• Photos: Bloomington Bison open 2026-27 season against Kalamazoo - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 18)
• Photos: Bloomington Bison open 2026-27 season against Kalamazoo - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 18)
• Canucks, Kalamazoo Wings continuing partnership for 2026-27 season - ECHL Abbotsford News (September 23)
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