K-Wings Sign Rookie Forward Mikey Colella for 2025-26

September 10, 2025 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks, announced Monday that rookie forward Mikey Colella signed a Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2025-26 season. Colella, 26, is a 5-foot-7, 154-pound Turnersville, NJ native who produced 12 points (4g, 8a) with six penalty minutes in 37 games last season at Canisius College. "I'm really excited to be joining the K-Wings organization," Colella said. "Kalamazoo has a great hockey tradition and passio... Full Story

K-Wings to Celebrate Future Home in Kalamazoo Event Center

September 10, 2025 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The future of Downtown Kalamazoo is about to take center stage. On Friday, September 26, 2025, the community is invited to join in a free evening celebration as we officially break ground on the Kalamazoo Event Center and Athletic Performance Center, a transformative project for our region. The entire day will showcase Kalamazoo's spirit, with family activities, local food & entertainment, and opportunities to learn more about the Kalamazoo Event Center. The celebration will b... Full Story

K-Wings Bring Home WMU National Champions Knuble & Drazner

September 5, 2025 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, announced Friday that rookie forward Cam Knuble and rookie defenseman Robby Drazner have signed Standard Player Contracts (SPCs) for the 2025-26 season. Knuble, 25, is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound Grand Rapids, MI native who posted a career-high 15 points (5g-10a) with a plus-15 rating in 2024-25, helping lead Western Michigan University to its first national championship in program history. ... Full Story

K-Wings Add Rookie Forwards Peyton Hoyt (SPC) & Nick Cafarelli (PTO)

September 3, 2025 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, announced Wednesday that rookie forward Peyton Hoyt has signed a Standard Player Contract (SPC) and rookie forward Nick Cafarelli has signed a Tryout Contract for the 2025-26 season. Hoyt, 26, is a 5-foot 10-inch, 196-pound forward from Lincoln, New Brunswick, Canada. Last season with the Toledo Walleye, Hoyt appeared in eight games, registered one assist for one point, along with four... Full Story

• K-Wings Add Rookie Forwards Peyton Hoyt (SPC) & Nick Cafarelli (PTO) - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) September 3
• K-Wings 2025-26 Promo Schedule Released & Single Game Tickets on Sale - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) September 2
• K-Wings Re-Sign Rookie Defenseman Davis Pennington for 2025-25 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) August 28
• K-Wings Land European Talent in Forward Dennis Miller for 2025-26 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) August 26
• K-Wings Lock in Defenseman Kylor Wall for 2025-26 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) August 21
• Kalamazoo Growlers Share 2025 Season Recap - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) August 20
• Growlers Honor Unsung Heroes with 2025 All-Star Staff Selections - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) August 20
• K-Wings Re-Sign Forward Ryan Cox Ahead of 2025-26 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) August 19
• Transactions: K-Wings Ring Bell, Sign Forward Spencer Kennedy for 2025-26 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) August 14
• K-Wings Sign Forward Andre Ghantous for 2025-26 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) August 12
• A Letter to Growler Nation: Thank You Fans - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) August 12
• Growlers Fall in Regular Season Finale, Lose I-94 Rivalry Cup - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) August 9
• Growlers Clinch Playoff Spot for Sixth Time in Seven Seasons - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) August 8
• Growlers Clinch Playoff Spot for Sixth Time in Seven Seasons - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) August 8
• Growlers Fall in Possible Playoff Clincher - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) August 7
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August 11	Northwoods	Kalamazoo 0 at Traverse City 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
August 10	Northwoods	Traverse City 6 at Kalamazoo 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
August 9	Northwoods	Battle Creek 8 at Kalamazoo 1	Final
August 8	Northwoods	Battle Creek 1 at Kalamazoo 13	Final
August 7	Northwoods	Royal Oak 12 at Kalamazoo 10	Final
August 6	Northwoods	Royal Oak 2 at Kalamazoo 10	Final
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