Kalamazoo, MI.- The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, officially released the opening night roster for the 2018-19 season on Thursday morning.
The opening night roster includes 23 players, including seven whom ended the 2017-18 season with the Wings. Kalamazoo opens the season on Saturday night in Indianapolis. Puck drop is set for 7:35 pm and fans can tune in on 1660 AM or online through ECHL.tv.
Forwards (13):
#8 Eric Ylitalo
#9 Chad McDonald
#10 Zach Diamantoni
#11 Wade Murphy
#12 Chris Collins
#13 Russell Jordan
#18 Kyle Blaney
#19 Reid Gardiner
#20 Brendan Bradley
#21 Zach Saar
#23 Jimmy Mullin
#24 Kyle Thomas
#93 Justin Taylor
Defensemen (8)
#2 Travis Armstrong
#4 Matt Joyaux
#5 Ben Betker
#7 Kyle Bushee
#14 Ben Wilson
#15 Eric Kattelus
#17 Brandon Anselmini
#28 Tyler Ganly
Goaltenders (2):
#29 Jake Hildebrand
#30 Keegan Asmundson
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