FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2026
K-WINGS FALL IN MOTLEY ZOO MATCHUP TO WALLEYE, FRIDAY
Kalamazoo bested in the first half of the home-and-home series versus Toledo.
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings (16-17-2-2), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, were stymied on Motley Zoo Night versus the Toledo Walleye (24-8-3-3), falling 5-1 on Friday at Wings Event Center.
Unfortunately, Toledo erupted for three consecutive goals, as the Walleye scored two in the first at the 11:08 and 17:19 marks, and then tacked on another 5:12 into the third period.
Quinn Preston (12) answered on the power play with a tipped shot goal at the 5:12 mark of the third frame. On the play, Zach Okabe (18) sent a left dot pass to Jayden Lee (13), who launched a bomb from just inside the blue line, finding Preston’s stick to spoil the shutout.
The Walleye then scored two more goals, one even strength at the 4:21 mark and an empty-netter at the 18:52 mark.
Ty Young (7-3-0-0) turned aside 33 of 37 shots in the contest. The K-Wings also went 1-for-3 on the power play and took no penalties in the contest.
Next up, the K-Wings head to Toledo for a 7:15 p.m. EST puck drop at Huntington Center.
Kalamazoo then returns home for Hockey with the Heelers, presented by Parker Aerospace, on Sunday, February 1, at 3 p.m.! Enjoy a FREE character appearance by Bluey & Bingo! Meet them, take photos, enjoy face painting, play Bluey-themed intermission games, and show off your keepie-uppie skills in the stands. Perfect for families - laugh, play, and cheer the K-Wings with the Heelers!
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269 Night is back at 7:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 4, at Wings Event Center! It’s a party all about the 269 as the K-Wings host the Cyclones with $2 Beers, $6 Wing Baskets and $9 tickets (*Tickets $9 if purchased at Box Office & $11 if purchased Gameday).
Kick off the weekend with $3 Friday, presented by Bud Light, as the K-Wings face the Bloomington Bison on Friday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs until 8 p.m. - it’s the best value in hockey and the perfect way to start your weekend in Kalamazoo!
It’s time for the 25th annual Pink Ice game at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, at Wings Event Center - a beloved Kalamazoo tradition! Whether you're honoring Breast Cancer survivors or making it a Valentine's celebration to remember, Pink Ice promises a night full of meaning and memories. Join us for a special pregame ceremony and puck drop as we celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors. Plus, all fans will receive LED Batons to light up the arena in Pink!
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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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