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March 14, 2020

ECHL CANCELS REMAINDER OF 2019-20 SEASON

PRINCETON, N.J. – On Saturday, the ECHL Board of Governors approved the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019-20 Season.

A statement from ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin:

The decision by the ECHL to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 Season does not come lightly, as this is an emotional time for our Players, Coaches, Member Teams, Fans and Staff. At this point in the Season, there has been immense dedication and countless hours committed in moving towards what is traditionally the most exciting part of the hockey year.

With that said, however, as each passing day raises additional concerns for the safety of those in the ECHL community and as we take precautionary measures in conjunction with our local authorities across the continent to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, it has become apparent that this is the prudent decision. Our game and our product are based on our Fans and their ability to cheer on their favorite ECHL team and Players at one of our many facilities around the continent. Without that social environment and game atmosphere, the ECHL simply isn’t the same.

On behalf of the ECHL and our Board of Governors, we appreciate the Professional Hockey Players’ Association for their assistance during this unprecedented time and workings as partners in hockey to reach this decision for the best interest of the ECHL and its Players. This decision allows our Players the opportunity to return to their homes and removes the uncertainty that currently exists.

While we are hopeful that this period ceases and an opportunity to return to normalcy for the hockey calendar presents itself, in the interim, we ask all Fans, Players, Coaches, Officials, and Staff to continue to abide by the measures put in place by their local authorities and follow precautionary protocols for their safety, as we will begin preparations for the 2020-21 ECHL Hockey Season.

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Please direct all media requests specific to the Kalamazoo Wings to Director of Public Relations/Broadcaster, John Peterson, at jpeterson@kwings.com.

Season Ticket Holders

Tickets for 6 remaining home games of the 19/20 season will be credited towards their season ticket packages for the 2020/21 season. In addition, each account (including half season, 5-pack and 3-pack holders) will be issued 2 bonus buddy pass tickets.

If you have renewed your full season tickets for the 2020/21 season and paid in full we will provide you a 6 game prorated amount on a Greenleaf Hospitality Group gift card. This gift card can be used towards food and beverage, upcoming event tickets, additional K-Wings tickets and/or ticket packages for the 2020/21 season as well as any other Greenleaf Hospitality Group property.

For any unused tickets from the 19/20 season, the current exchange policy is still in place with $1 for each unused ticket being applied to a Greenleaf Hospitality Group gift card. This is only applicable to games prior to March 13, 2020 and any unused tickets already redeemed for the 6 cancelled home games of the 19/20 season will be credited per the above policy.

If you have not renewed your season tickets for the 2020/21 season or are not paid in full, the prorated amount will be credited to your next season ticket package purchase.

Gift cards cannot be applied to your monthly season ticket holder payments.

Flexi Plan Ticket Holder

Remaining tickets within the 19/20 flexi package can be exchanged for 2020/21 flexi tickets or a prorated refund based on the number of unused tickets.

Single Game Ticket Buyers

• If tickets were purchased through eTix or at the box office with a credit card, an automatic refund will be issued.
• If tickets were purchased through the K-Wings ticket office with cash or a check, you may request a refund or you may request a ticket voucher to be used during any home game from October 1 – December 15, 2020 by calling 269-345-1125 or emailing wingsinfo@kwings.com.
• If tickets were purchased in person at the Wings Event Center box office, return your tickets for vouchers at the box office.

Please note, ticket vouchers and/or refunds will only be issued to the original ticket purchaser and only if purchased through a K-Wings authorized ticket seller which includes the K-Wings ticket office, the Wings Event Center box office and eTix.  Consult your point of purchase if you purchased through a third party seller.

For further questions or assistance please contact the K-Wings at 269-345-1125.

Kalamazoo’s longest-standing tradition extended to two games at Wings Event Center on March 13-14.

 

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Monday an exciting addition to the club’s promotional calendar. The K-Wings are extending the team’s world famous Green Ice game to a second date due to popularity.

A very limited number of tickets remain for the team’s originally scheduled Green Ice game, presented by Southern Michigan Bank and Trust, Saturday, Mar. 14 versus the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:00 p.m. at Wings Event Center.

Now, Kalamazoo’s game against the Newfoundland Growlers on Friday, Mar. 13 at 7:00 p.m. will also be played on Green Ice, as part of Green Ice Weekend.

Kalamazoo is celebrating the 39^th edition of the Green Ice game, which debuted on March 17, 1982 when the K-Wings were the first sports team in history to dye the ice for a regular season game.

The K-Wings will still celebrate Guns and Hoses Night on Mar. 13 as scheduled, honoring police officers, firefighters and first responders at the event. Fans can also enjoy the perks of Kalamazoo’s $2 Friday that night, featuring $2 beers, sodas and hot dogs.

Interested fans are encouraged to purchase tickets for Green Ice Weekend early while they’re still available, and can do so at the Wings Event Center Box Office or kwings.com.

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Kalamazoo continues on its season-long six-game road trip Tuesday when the K-Wings face-off against the Kansas City Mavericks at 8:05 p.m. ET at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Catch all the action on 1660 AM in Kalamazoo or ECHL TV online, with pregame coverage starting at 7:45 p.m. ET.

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Kalamazoo Wings 3-Packs are now available online! Reserve your tickets for the three biggest games in the best seats with the best eats. Visit kwings.com for more information about all the perks that come with a K-Wings 3-Pack!

The Kalamazoo Wings are a professional hockey team located in southwest Michigan that has been a staple in the Kalamazoo, MI professional sports landscape since 1974. The K-Wings compete in the ECHL and are the AA affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks. Kalamazoo plays their 36 regular season home games at Wings Event Center from October through April.

A portion of the proceeds from the K-Wings’ WMU ticket package will benefit the Western Michigan University Legacy Scholarship Foundation.

 

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Tuesday a partnership with Western Michigan University for the team’s WMU/Esports game Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Wings Event Center.

This is the second annual K-Wings event centered on a partnership with Western Michigan University, involving the team giving back to the school’s Legacy Scholarship Foundation. Several members of the Kalamazoo Wings staff are WMU alumni, including Governor and Director of Business Operations, Toni Lentini-Daniels, as well as Greenleaf Hospitality Group Chief Executive Officer, Tim Rayman.

“As a proud alumna, it’s exciting to continue this partnership and support of Western Michigan University,” said Lentini-Daniels. “The fact that we are able to add the Esports element this year, involving the WMU Esports Club, is even more rewarding.”

The K-Wings are offering a special WMU ticket package for the game for $30, and the team will donate $2 from every ticket package sold to Western Michigan University’s Legacy Scholarship Foundation.

The package includes one ticket to the game, an exclusive K-Wings/WMU hat (shown in attached picture), a $5 concessions voucher and an entry into the team’s VIP event that night, featuring comments from experts in Esports, as well as video game stations for attendees to play.

Also included in the ticket package is a free entry to win an XBOX system. The team will also donate $1 of every ticket package sold to WMU’s Esports Club.

Two players on Kalamazoo’s current roster, forwards Matheson Iacopelli and Justin Kovacs are also alumni of the Broncos’ hockey program. Kovacs appeared in 129 games from WMU from 2011-15, while Iacopelli was a Hobey Baker Award Finalist as a sophomore for the Broncos, before signing his first pro contract with the Chicago Blackhawks organization in 2017.

Those interested in purchasing one of the K-Wings exclusive WMU Ticket Packages can do so HERE.

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A full Kalamazoo Wings promotional schedule for remaining games in the 2019-20 season can be found on kwings.com.

FOLLOWING THE FALL’S SOLD OUT INAUGURAL US TOUR, “BABY SHARK LIVE!” WILL PLAY OVER 70 NEW MARKETS IN THE US AND CANADA

 

November 19, 2019 – Pinkfong and Round Room Live are proud to announce that Baby Shark Live!, the brand new, fully immersive concert experience, will continue to make a splash across North America and play over 70 cities this Spring.  The live tour of the viral sensation will continue its run starting March 3, 2020 in Paducah, KY.  The hit show will swim to new markets including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Toronto. Tickets for all upcoming tour dates will go on-sale this Friday, November 22 beginning at 10AM EST. For tickets and additional information, visit babysharklive.com.

 

“We’re thrilled to bring Baby Shark Live! to so many new markets across North America,” says Stephen Shaw (the tour’s producer and co-president of Round Room Live). “This is a cultural phenomenon and we are very pleased how families have responded to Baby Shark live on stage.”

 

The Fall tour leg of Baby Shark Live! began in Spartanburg, SC and played to excited families across the country. The smash hit show sold out performances across the country during the 6-week run and was seen by nearly 100,000 fans.

 

As previously announced, Baby Shark Live! will visit the 2019 World Series Champions in Washington, DC in June 2020 and, following sold-out performances this Fall, the tour will play repeat engagements in Pittsburgh, PA and Chicago, IL.  A full list of markets going on sale this week can be found below and at Babysharklive.com. Additional dates and cities will be announced soon.

 

The live show is based on Pinkfong’s viral earworm and global dance phenomenon, Baby Shark. Fans of all ages will delight as Baby Shark joins up with his friend Pinkfong to take an adventure into the sea, singing and dancing through new and classic songs including Five Little Monkeys, Wheels on the Bus, Jungle Boogie, Monkey Banana Dance and of course, Baby Shark! 

Baby Shark, Pinkfong’s global hit song about a family of sharks, has climbed the charts and connected with fans around the globe. After entering the Billboard Hot 100 at #32, the song has had a 17-week streak in the Top 50 while topping the Kids Digital Song Sales Chart. The Baby Shark Dance video has over 3.8 billion views, making it the 5th most viewed video in the history of YouTube.

Tickets for Baby Shark Live’s Spring tour go on-sale to the general public on Friday, November 22. Fans can visit babysharklive.com now for tour dates, ticket information and one-of-a-kind meet and greet packages. Follow Baby Shark Live! social media for pre-sale access and exclusive tour content.

 

Upcoming Baby Shark Live! Tour Dates:

Tues., March 3 – Carson Center – Paducah, KY

Wed., March 4 – Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN

Thu., March 5 – Old National Events Center – Evansville, IN

Fri., March 6 – EMU Convocation Center – Ypsilanti, MI

Sat., March 7 – Arnoff Center for the Arts – Cincinnati, OH

Mon., March 9 – Wings Event Center – Kalamazoo, MI

Tue., March 10 – Heritage Theater Dow – Saginaw, MI

Thu., March 12 – Fox Cities PAC – Appleton, WI

Fri., March 13 – Five Flags Center – Dubuque, IA

Sat., March 14 – Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL

Sun., March 15 – Ralston Arena – Ralston, NE

Mon., March 16 – Denny Sandford Center – Sioux Falls, SD

Tue., March 17 – Chester Fritz Auditorium – Grand Forks, ND

Wed., March 18 – Fine Arts Theatre – Rapid City, SD

Sat., March 21 – Bank of America Performing Arts Center – Thousand Oaks, CA

Mon., March 23 – Ford Idaho Center – Nampa, ID

Tue., March 24 – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse – Bozeman, MT

Thu., March 26 – First Interstate Center – Spokane, WA

Fri., March 27 – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Portland, OR

Sat., March 28 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver, BC

Sun., March 29 – Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA

Tue., March 31 – Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts – Reno, NV

Wed., April 1 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA

Fri., April 3 – Save Mart Center – Fresno, CA

Sat., April 4 – Balboa Theatre – San Diego, CA

Sun., April 5 – Microsoft Theatre – Los Angeles, CA

Mon., April 6 – Rabobank Theatre – Bakersfield, CA

Wed., April 8 – Kiva Auditorium – Albuquerque, NM

Thu., April 9 – Plaza Theatre – El Paso, TX

Fri., April 10 – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center – Midland, TX

Sat., April 11 – Multi-Purpose Events Center – Wichita Falls, TX

Fri., April 17 – Chesapeake Energy Arena – Oklahoma City, OK

Sat., April 18 – Stormont Vail Events Center – Topeka, KS

Tue., April 21 – Saenger Theatre – Mobile, AL

Wed., April 22 – Woltosz Theatre – Auburn, AL

Thu., April 23 – Cobb Energy Centre – Atlanta, GA

Fri., April 24 – Orpheum Theatre – Memphis, TN

Sat., April 25 – Tivoli Theatre – Chattangooga, TN

Sun., April 26 – BancorpSouth Arena – Tupelo, MS

Tue., April 28 – Von Braun Center – Huntsville, AL

Wed., April 29 – Palace Theatre – Louisville, KY

Thu., April 30 – Embassy Theatre – Ft. Wayne, IN

Sun., May 3 – Rosemont Theatre – Rosemont, IL

Tue., May 5 – DeVos Performance Hall – Grand Rapids, MI

Wed., May 6 – Akron Civic Theatre – Akron, OH

Thu., May 7 – Grand Ole Opry House – Nashville, TN

Sat., May 9 – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC

Tue., May 12 – North Charles Performing Arts Center – North Charleston, SC

Sat., May 16 – Altria Theatre – Richmond, VA

Tue., May 19 – Benedum Center – Pittsburgh, PA

Fri.-Sun., June 5-7 – the National Theatre – Washington, DC

 

Follow Baby Shark Live here:
Official Website: www.babysharklive.com
Facebook: @babysharklivetour
Twitter: @BabySharkTour
Instagram: @babysharklivetour

About Pinkfong: 
Pinkfong is a global entertainment brand that creates award-winning kids’ content for families around the world. Pinkfong has over 4,000 songs and stories within its vast library of children’s content, which can be accessed on the App Store and Google Play, as well as on YouTube and Amazon Video. Pinkfong’s accolades include the Amazon Video Direct Star, YouTube’s Diamond Play Button and Google Play’s Best Family App of 2014-2017.

For more information, please visit the Pinkfong website, subscribe to its YouTube channel, or follow the company on Facebook and Instagram.

About Round Room Live, an Entertainment One company:

Round Room is a live entertainment company that specializes in the production and promotion of live family entertainment, arena shows, concert tours, theatrical performances and touring exhibitions. In 2018, Round Room was acquired by global independent studio Entertainment One (eOne), industry leaders across the family and brand space. Over the last 10 years and now under eOne, the senior management of Round Room have served as the Tour Producer for Bodies: The Exhibition; Lead Producer of Rock of Ages, Executive Producer of Fuerza Bruta; Tour Promotor for An Evening with Oprah Winfrey and An Evening with Al Pacino; Jurassic World: The Exhibition; and most recently, Executive Producer of The Rolling Stones Exhibitionism, all while producing and promoting some of the biggest kids tours to date, including Yo Gabba Gabba Live and PJ Masks Live and Baby Shark Live! Current projects include PJ Masks Live! Save the Day Tour, Thank You Canada Tour, Rock the Rink Tour, which launched in October 2019, Mandela: The Official Exhibition, which launches in Berlin on October 18th, 2019, and Baby Shark Live! which launched its World Tour on October 3rd.

About Wings Event Center Wings Event Center, owned and operated by Greenleaf Hospitality Group, is home to the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team and is a full entertainment venue offering concerts, sporting events, family shows and trade shows. Built in 1974, Wings Event Center values partnerships with the community to bring events and attractions that enrich the lives of residents in the Kalamazoo area.

Digital Press Kit: www.dropbox.com

Kalamazoo set to travel to Fort Wayne Friday, before hosting the Utah Grizzlies Saturday.

OVERALL RECORD:  4-3-2

LAST WEEK:  0-2-1

RESULTS

Friday, Nov. 8 – Fort Wayne 6, Kalamazoo 2  (Wings Event Center – Kalamazoo, MI) | Box Score

>> The Kalamazoo Wings opened up their first three-game weekend of the season with the first of two games against the Fort Wayne Komets. The visiting Komets jumped out to an early lead 2:53 into the game and added a power play goal to go up 2-0 after 20 minutes. Dylan Sadowy provided a spark with a wraparound goal 48 seconds into the middle frame, but the Komets answered with three more goals before the end of the period, including their second goal on the man-advantage. Kalamazoo picked up a sliver of hope when Matt Iacopelli set up Luke Sandler for a tap-in 7:32 into the third period, but Fort Wayne added an empty netter to seal their 6-2 road win.

 

Saturday, Nov. 9 – Fort Wayne 6, Kalamazoo 5, OT  (Wings Event Center – Kalamazoo, MI) | Box Score

>> The K-Wings put together a much better start Saturday on Military Appreciation Night at Wings Event Center, when Brennan Sanford scored the team’s second short-handed goal of the season. Fort Wayne tied the game on a five-minute power play late in the opening period, which carried over into the second. The Komets struck again on that same power play to take the lead. Dylan Sadowy deflected a centering pass into the net to even the score at 2-2, but Fort Wayne answered 17 seconds later. Justin Kovacs then tied the score at 3-3 with 5:17 left in the middle stanza, but the Komets scored their third of four power play goals (on nine opportunities) and led 4-3 after two. Sadowy lit the lamp a second time 3:34 into the third and then set up Boston Leier for the go-ahead goal 2:31 later. But Fort Wayne scored another power play goal with 6:55 remaining to force overtime and won the game with 1:49 left in the extra frame.

Sunday, Nov. 10 – Cincinnati 3, Kalamazoo 2  (Wings Event Center – Kalamazoo, MI) | Box Score

>> Finishing off a busy weekend at home, Kalamazoo welcomed Cincinnati Sunday and fell into another 2-0 first period hole. Dylan Sadowy, who had seven points on the weekend (4g, 3a), started the comeback with a power play goal 4:22 into the second period. Boston Leier followed a successful penalty kill with a hard-nosed goal while he was getting hauled down on his way to the net. Cincinnati went back in front 2:48 later with their second power play goal of the afternoon. The Cyclones wound up with 10 opportunities on the man-advantage. Trailing 3-2 entering the third, Kalamazoo mustered up six shots in the final period, but could not find the game-tying goal, as the Cyclones held on for the 3-2 victory.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday, Nov. 15 – Kalamazoo AT Fort Wayne, 8:05 p.m. – Memorial Coliseum (Fort Wayne, IN)

Saturday, Nov. 16 – Utah vs Kalamazoo, 7:00 p.m. – Wings Event Center (Kalamazoo, MI)

FAST FACTS

• Dylan Sadowy scored four more goals last week to extend his goal streak to eight games (11g, 4a).
• Boston Leier has goals in three of his last four games.
• Kyle Blaney had two assists Saturday, his third multi-point game of the season.

TEAM TRENDS

• Kalamazoo has 9 power play goals in their first 9 games, and is 4^th in the ECHL (24.3%).
• The K-Wings were short-handed 23 times during the three game weekend series.
• Kalamazoo has the second highest average for combined goals per game (8.26).

STATISTICAL LEADERS

POINTS:               16 – Dylan Sadowy

GOALS:                 11 – Sadowy

ASSISTS:               7 – Kyle Blaney

PLUS/MINUS:    +3 – Tyler Ganly, Luke Sandler

PIMS:                   37 – Sandler

PP GOALS:          5 – Sadowy

SH GOALS:          1 – Brennan Sanford, Tanner Sorenson

GW GOALS:        2 – Sadowy

SHOTS:                41 – Sadowy

WINS:                   2 – Jake Hildebrand, Jake Kielly

GAA:                     3.61 – Kielly

SAVE %:               .902 – Kielly

SPECIAL TEAMS

POWER PLAY:    Overall – 9/37  (24.3%) – 4^th in ECHL

                                Last Week – 2/14  (14.3%)

PENALTY KILL:   Overall – 36/49  (73.5%) – 25^th in ECHL

                                Last Week – 15/23  (65.2%)

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SATURDAY, NOV. 16 – WONDER WOMAN NIGHT

The Kalamazoo Wings return home Saturday, Nov. 16 to face the Utah Grizzlies for the only time this season at 7:00 p.m at Wings Event Center. The K-Wings will pay homage to the DC Comics superhero Wonder Woman, wearing special jerseys emulating the popular character. Stick around after the game, as the team will auction off the special Wonder Woman jerseys. Fans can purchase a Wonder Woman Meet and Greet Package, which includes 4 tickets to the game, a pre-game meet and greet with Wonder Woman and a special goodie bag for your child with some amazing treats! Saturday is also Kalamazoo’s Undie Toss. Bring new, packaged underwear to donate to those in need and toss them on the ice with the Wings score their first goal!

#StrongAloneUnstoppableTogether

K-Wings face Toledo and Wheeling this week, as Kalamazoo prepares to attempt Guinness World Record Saturday during Star Wars Night.

OVERALL RECORD:  3-1-0

LAST WEEK:  2-0-0

RESULTS

Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Kalamazoo 6, Fort Wayne 4  (Wings Event Center – Kalamazoo, MI) | Box Score

>> The Kalamazoo Wings won their second straight division game on home ice Wednesday, defeating the Fort Wayne Komets in a high-scoring affair 6-4 at Wings Event Center. Forward Dylan Sadowy continued where he left off in the home opener with his second straight two-goal game, while Tanner Sorenson also scored twice and added an assist. The third member of that line, Kyle Blaney, made his 2019-20 debut with three assists. Luke Sandler broke a 2-2 tie in the second period, giving Kalamazoo the lead for good, and Justin Taylor scored on the night he broke the K-Wings’ franchise record for games played (496).

 

Saturday, Oct. 26 – Kalamazoo 4, Tulsa 3, OT  (Wings Event Center – Kalamazoo, MI) | Box Score

>> The K-Wings celebrated Halloween early with their annual Orange Ice game and overcame a spooky 2-0 hole and a 3-2 third period deficit to defeat the Tulsa Oilers 4-3 in overtime. Tanner Sorenson sparked the comeback with Kalamazoo’s first short-handed goal of the season at 11:27 of the second period, and Boston Leier tied the game late in the middle frame with his third goal of the year. Trailing late in regulation, Dylan Sadowy saw his point shot deflect off an Oilers skate and into the net to tie the game with 4:57 to play. Late in the new seven minute overtime, Justin Taylor provided the heroics on the night he was honored for his aforementioned record.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Toledo vs Kalamazoo, 10:30 a.m. – Wings Event Center (Kalamazoo, MI)

Saturday, Nov. 2 – Wheeling vs Kalamazoo, 7:00 p.m. – Wings Event Center (Kalamazoo, MI)

FAST FACTS

• Dylan Sadowy has a 3-game goal streak with 5 goals in that span.
• Jake Kielly stopped 42 of 45 shots Saturday for his first professional win.
• Yannick Veilleux (1g, 3a) has a point in every game so far this season.

TEAM TRENDS

• Kalamazoo is 2-0 in overtime already this season, both home wins.
• The K-Wings have won the first three games of an eight game home stand.
• Kalamazoo has outscored its opponents 6-2 in the third period the last three games.

STATISTICAL LEADERS

POINTS:               5 – Dylan Sadowy, Tanner Sorenson, Justin Taylor

GOALS:                 5 – Sadowy

ASSISTS:               4 – Kyle Blaney

PLUS/MINUS:    +4 – Tyler Ganly

PIMS:                   17 – Matt VanVoorhis

PP GOALS:          2 – Sadowy

SH GOALS:          1 – Sorenson

GW GOALS:        2 – Sadowy

SHOTS:                18 – Sadowy

WINS:                   2 – Jake Hildebrand

GAA:                     3.38 – Jake Kielly

SAVE %:               .901 – Jake Kielly

SPECIAL TEAMS

POWER PLAY:    Overall – 4/15  (26.7%)

                                Last Week – 2/4  (50.0%)

PENALTY KILL:   Overall – 12/16  (75.0%)

                                Last Week – 7/8  (87.5%)

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TUESDAY, OCT. 29 – EDUCATION DAY GAME

The Kalamazoo Wings and Toledo Walleye meet up for the first time this season in a battle of two 3-1 teams. Tuesday’s game is extra special because it’s bright and early, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Wings Event Center for Kalamazoo’s annual Education Day Game. Thousands of local school kids will be able to take in a hockey game with their classmates while learning a thing or two in the process during the intermissions.

SATURDAY, NOV. 2 – STAR WARS NIGHT/GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ATTEMPT

The K-Wings will try to make history Saturday night at Wings Event Center when everyone in attendance will participate in a mock lightsaber battle to attempt a Guinness World Records title on Star Wars Night, as Kalamazoo hosts Wheeling at 7:00 p.m. Thousands of K-Wings lightsabers will be given away to those attending the game, and the record attempt will take place promptly at the end of the first period.

Kalamazoo reveals its final roster heading into its 46^th season, which starts Saturday in Fort Wayne.

 

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced its season-opening roster Thursday ahead of the team’s 46^thseason. The roster consists of 14 forwards, 8 defensemen and two goaltenders.

 

Kalamazoo Wings Season-Opening Roster

 

Goaltenders (2): Jake Hildebrand (SPC), Jake Kielly (NHL)

 

Defensemen (8): Cory Dunn (SPC), Ian Edmondson (SPC), Zach Frye (AHL), Tyler Ganly (SPC), Eric Kattelus (SPC), Aaron Thow (AHL), Matt VanVoorhis (SPC), Ben Wilson (SPC)

 

Forwards (14): Kyle Blaney (SPC), Adam Dauda (SPC), Zach Diamantoni (SPC), Matt Iacopelli (SPC), Justin Kovacs (SPC), Boston Leier (ECHL), David Pope (NHL), Zach Saar (SPC), Dylan Sadowy (AHL), Luke Sandler (SPC), Brennan Sanford (SPC), Tanner Sorenson (AHL), Justin Taylor (SPC), Yannick Veilleux (SPC)

 

*SPC – standard player contract

*AHL – American Hockey League contract (Utica)

*NHL – National Hockey League contract (Vancouver)

 

Teams are allowed to carry 23 players on their active roster for the first month of the season, not including players listed on injured reserve. Kalamazoo placed defenseman Eric Kattelus on injured reserve to start the season, as well as forwards Kyle Blaney and Zach Saar.

 

Kalamazoo also acquired defenseman Connor Schmidt from the Toledo Walleye for future considerations late Wednesday, after the above list was submitted to the ECHL.

 

The K-Wings open the season Saturday in Fort Wayne with a 7:35 p.m. face-off against the Komets at Memorial Coliseum. Fans can listen to the game on AM 1660 The Fan in Kalamazoo or watch online on ECHL TV. The team will also be hosting an official Watch Party out at Old Burdick’s at Wings West, starting at 7:00 p.m., featuring prize giveaways as well as food and drink specials.

 

The K-Wings’ 46^th Home Opener is Saturday, Oct. 19 against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:00 p.m. at the Wings Event Center, following Fan Fest leading up to the game. Tickets are on sale now, starting at just $10. Fan Fest will feature food trucks, a player red carpet, a bouncy house, live music and new this year, a Smash Car, where fans can pay a small donation to hit a car with a sledgehammer, benefiting the Southwest Michigan Miracle League.

 

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2019-20 K-Wings season tickets, partial plans and 5-packs are on sale now! Visit KWings.com for details.

 

Single game tickets for all 36 home games at Wings Event Center are on sale and available for purchase HERE. A full 2019-20 Promotional Schedule, featuring popular returning events like Star Wars Night and Marvel Night, as well as new themes such as Hockey Fights Cancer, featuring Lavender Ice, can be found HERE.

 

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Kalamazoo officially opens camp Tuesday with 30 players, including the return of veteran forward Yannick Veilleux.

 

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced its training camp roster Tuesday as the team opened camp with its first official practice. The roster is made up of 30 players, consisting of 18 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.

Kalamazoo Wings Training Camp Roster

 

Goaltenders (3): Jake Hildebrand (SPC), Jake Kielly (NHL), Max Milosek (PTO)

Defensemen (9): Cory Dunn (SPC), Ian Edmondson (SPC), Tyler Ganly (SPC), Eric Kattelus (SPC), Brandon Lubin (SPC), Aaron Thow (AHL), Matt VanVoorhis (SPC), James Vermeulen (SPC), Ben Wilson (SPC)

Forwards (18): Mitch Atkins (PTO), Kyle Blaney (SPC), Tommaso Bucci (PTO), Adam Dauda (SPC), Zach Diamantoni (SPC), Matt Iacopelli (SPC), Zane Jones (SPC), Justin Kovacs (SPC), Keegan Miller (PTO), Craig Pefley (SPC), Zach Saar (SPC), Dylan Sadowy (AHL), Luke Sandler (SPC), Brennan Sanford (SPC), Garrison Sanipass (PTO), Tanner Sorenson (AHL), Justin Taylor (SPC), Yannick Veilleux (SPC)

 

*SPC – standard player contract

*PTO – professional tryout

*AHL – American Hockey League contract (Utica)

*NHL – National Hockey League contract (Vancouver)

 

Several players on Kalamazoo’s training camp roster recently took part in the Utica Comets AHL camp, including goaltender Jake Kielly, defensemen Ian Edmondson and Aaron Thow, and forwards Matt Iacopelli, Dylan Sadowy, and Tanner Sorenson.

 

Additionally, forward Boston Leier is currently in Utica’s AHL camp on a professional tryout. Leier signed a standard player contract with Kalamazoo this summer.

The K-Wings revealed the full training camp schedule Monday. All practices are at Wings Event Center and open to the public during camp. Kalamazoo will host the Toledo Walleye on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:00 p.m. in an exhibition game, with tickets available for just $5. Kalamazoo Wings season ticket holders get in free and will be able to pick up their season tickets that night.

 

Kalamazoo Wings Training Camp Schedule

Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Practice, 10:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Practice, 10:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Thursday, Oct. 3 – Practice, 10:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Friday, Oct. 4 – Preseason Game vs. Toledo Walleye, 7:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Saturday, Oct. 5 – Preseason Game AT Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m. (Huntington Center)

Sunday, Oct. 6 – No Practice

Monday, Oct. 7 – Practice, 10:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Practice, 10:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Thursday, Oct. 10 – Practice, 10:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Friday, Oct. 11 – Practice, 10:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Saturday, Oct. 12 – Season Opener AT Fort Wayne Komets, 7:35 p.m. (Memorial Coliseum)**

**Official Kalamazoo Wings Watch Party – Old Burdick’s at Wings West

 

 

The K-Wings’ 46^th Home Opener is Saturday, Oct. 19 against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:00 p.m. at the Wings Event Center, following Fan Fest leading up to the game. Tickets are on sale now, starting at just $10.

 

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2019-20 K-Wings season tickets, partial plans and 5-packs are on sale now! Visit KWings.com for details.

 

Single game tickets for all 36 home games at Wings Event Center are on sale and available for purchase HERE. A full 2019-20 Promotional Schedule, featuring popular returning events like Star Wars Night and Marvel Night, as well as new themes such as Hockey Fights Cancer, featuring Lavender Ice, can be found HERE.

 

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