FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2022
K-WINGS LOANED GOALTENDER PAVEL CAJAN FROM MONSTERS
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Wednesday that goaltender Pavel Cajan has been received on loan from the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
Cajan, 26, is in his rookie season and has made four appearances for Cleveland this season, going 2-2-0 with a 3.29 goals-against average (GAA) and a .877 save percentage (S%) in his first professional season.
The 6-foot 2-inch, 176 pound, left-catching netminder is a native of Hlubos, Czechia. Last season, Cajan went 21-18-4 for the Kitchener Rangers (OHL) with a 3.61 GAA and .901 S% in 44 appearances.
Prior to his OHL Career, Cajan competed internationally for Czechia in various tournaments and spent parts of two seasons with HC Benátky and Jizerouin Czech 2.linga, Czechia’s third-level professional league.
The K-Wings have also released forward Tanner Nagel and goaltender Hunter Vorva.
Kalamazoo's next game is this Friday at 7:10 p.m. EST against the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena. Kalamazoo’s first Watch Party of the season will be held at Old Burdick’s Wings West for this game. Anyone may attend, but RSVPs are required. Doors open at 7 p.m. EST. Please email Keli Ekola at kekola@ghgkz.com to secure your spot!
The K-Wings's next home game is this Sunday versus Indy at 3 p.m. at Wings Event Center. It is also Camp K-Wings and the first 1,000 fans will recieve a specialty K-Wings Mug. Fans will also be able to skate the ice with the players immediatly following the game. Skate rentals are available for just $3! Get your tickets 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 the 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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