K-WINGS RECALL GOALTENDER LUKE PAVICICH FROM GRIFFINS (AHL)

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November 12, 2025

K-WINGS RECALL GOALTENDER LUKE PAVICICH FROM GRIFFINS (AHL)

Kalamazoo recalls loan of rookie goaltender Luke Pavicich from Grand Rapids (AHL).

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Wednesday that Grand Rapids (AHL) has released rookie goaltender Luke Pavicich from his Professional Tryout Agreement (PTO), and Kalamazoo has subsequently recalled his loan to the Griffins.

Pavicich, 23, is a 6-foot 3-inch, Clarence Center, NY native who’s 1-1-0-0 in two games played for the K-Wings this season with a 2.88 goals-against average (GAA) and a .902 save percentage (SV%).

The netminder also played three ECHL games with Orlando out of college in 2024-25. During his time with the Solar Bears, Pavicich appeared in three games, going 1-1-0-0 with a 3.48 GAA and a .866 SV%.

Pavicich played four seasons of NCAA hockey (2021-25), spending three seasons with UMass-Lowell (12-22-4) and last season at Arizona State (13-9-0). Overall, Pavicich owned a 2.89 GAA and a .908 SV% across 67 career NCAA appearances.

The K-Wings remain at home, facing the Fort Wayne Komets (7-2-0-0) at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, for the annual Lavender Ice game, presented by WMCC.

Join the K-Wings by wearing lavender and make some serious noise—as fans receive a pair of K-Wings Thunder Sticks to help turn up the volume! After the game, stick around for our first in-person Specialty Jersey Auction, with proceeds benefiting WMCC. Plus, it’s a $3 Friday—enjoy $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs until 8 p.m.!

It’s time to go big and green at our Ogre Night game on Saturday, November 15, at 4:30 p.m., presented by Discover Kalamazoo! Watch the K-Wings face off against the Cincinnati Cyclones in a game packed with layers—like a good onion. Lace up your skates, grab your friends, and let’s get swampy!

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The Kalamazoo Wings are a professional hockey team based in southwest Michigan, having 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 and the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Canucks. Kalamazoo plays its 36 regular-season home games at Wings Event Center from October through April.

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