FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2022
K-WINGS SIGN FORWARD TANNER NAGEL
Kalamazoo adds depth to forward corps.
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Wednesday the signing of forward Tanner Nagel.
The 6-foot, 200-pound, Mossbank SASK native comes to Kalamazoo after playing 29 games combined over the past two collegiate seasons for the University of Regina (2019-20, 2021-22).
In his time with the Cougars, the 24-year-old amassed 12 goals, 11 assists and a plus 4 rating with 28 PIMs.
Prior to joining Regina, Nagel played 9 games with the Utah Grizzlies in 2018-19 (0G, 1A, 6 PIM).
Nagel also played 232 WHL games over four seasons with Portland, Lethbridge and Swift Current. In his final season with Swift Current (2018-19), Nagel was team captain.
Next up, the K-Wings welcome the Tulsa Oilers on Friday at Wings Event Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST.
On Friday, Kalamazoo will also throw it back to the 90s for Nickelodeon Night, as they pay tribute to one of the ‘Top-50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time,’ Ren & Stimpy. There’ll also be a jersey auction immediately following the game. Plus, it’s a $2 Friday! So, make sure to come enjoy $2 beers, sodas and hot dogs from 6 to 8 p.m.
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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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