K-WINGS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER AND SCHEDULE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 8, 2021

K-WINGS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER AND SCHEDULE

Kalamazoo reveals its full training camp roster as practices begin at Wings Event Center.

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets, announced its training camp roster and Schedule Friday as the team opened camp with its first official practice. The roster is made up of 21 players, consisting of 10 forwards, nine defensemen and two goaltenders.

The K-Wings also revealed the full training camp schedule Friday. All practices are at Wings Event Center and closed to the public during camp this year, due to return to play protocols.

Media interested in attending practice is asked to contact K-Wings Director of Public Relations John Peterson in advance for access to the building. Media members must show proof of vaccination before being escorted to ice level for interviews, or arrange for Zoom/phone interviews if unvaccinated. As a reminder, Media Credential Applications for the 2021-22 season must be submitted for review before credentials are issued.

Kalamazoo Wings Training Camp Roster

Goaltenders (2): Trevor Gorsuch (SPC), Kade Phipps (PTO)

Defensemen (9): Andrew Bellant (PTO), Cody Corbett (SPC), Michael Davies (SPC), Andrew Debrincat (SPC), Andrew McLean (PTO), Brenden Miller (SPC), Justin Murray (SPC), Tyler Rockwell (PTO), Collin Saccoman (SPC)

Forwards (10): Greg Betzold (SPC), Kyle Blaney (SPC), Erik Bradford (SPC), Raymond Brice (PTO), Max Humitz (SPC), Matheson Iacopelli (SPC), Nick Jermain (SPC), Logan Lambdin (SPC), Tanner Sorenson (SPC), Justin Taylor (SPC)

*SPC – standard player contract

*PTO – professional tryout

Kalamazoo will host the Toledo Walleye on Friday, Oct. 15 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

Friday, Oct. 8 – Players Report/Optional Practice, 10:00 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Saturday, Oct. 9 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Sunday, Oct. 10 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Monday, Oct. 11 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Tuesday, Oct. 12 – OFF DAY

Wednesday, Oct. 13 – Practice, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Thursday, Oct. 14 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Friday, Oct. 15 – Preseason Game vs. Toledo Walleye, 7:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Saturday, Oct. 16 – Preseason Game AT Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m. (Huntington Center)

Sunday, Oct. 17 – OFF DAY

Monday, Oct. 18 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Tuesday, Oct. 19 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Wednesday, Oct. 20 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)

Thursday, Oct. 21 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Friday, Oct. 22 – Practice, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Wings Event Center)

Saturday, Oct. 23 – Home Opener vs Toledo Walleye, 7:00 p.m. (Wings Event Center)**

**Fan Fest begins at 4:00 p.m., Fans enter through Door 7 with a ticket to the game

Kalamazoo opens the 2021-22 season at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 against the Toledo Walleye at Wings Event Center. Single Game Tickets to the Home Opener and all 36 home games are on sale now, and can be purchased HERE.

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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 Columbus Blue Jackets and American Hockey League’s Cleveland Monsters. Kalamazoo plays their 36 regular season home games at Wings Event Center from October through April.

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