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January 7, 2026

K-WINGS SIGN FORWARD GARRETT DEVINE, VENUTO TRADED TO MAINE

Kalamazoo adds offensive depth with signing of Garrett Devine, and Maine claims Venuto. 

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Wednesday the team has signed forward Garrett Devine to a Standard Player Contract (SPC). The Maine Mariners have also selected rookie forward Antonio Venuto, completing the futures consideration trade for forward Collin Bilek this past fall.

Devine, 28, is a 6-foot 1-inch, 205-pound, Windsor, CO native finishing his rookie campaign this year. The forward spent the first portion of the season with the Peoria Rivermen (SPHL), charting nine goals and 15 assists in 28 games played. 

The left-shot skated the majority of last season with the Riverman, notching 11 goals and 18 assists in 42 games. Devine has had two stints in the ECHL with Maine (17 GP) in 2023-24 and 2024-25 before being loaned to Bloomington (2 GP) to finish last season.

The forward played three years of NCAA D1 hockey for Providence College (2019-2022) before joining the Univ. of New England for his final two collegiate seasons (2022-2024), totaling 20 goals and 14 assists between the two schools. 

Next up, the K-Wings hit the road for a midweek clash against the Bloomington Bison (14-11-2-2) on Wednesday, January 7, at 8 p.m. EST at Grossinger Motors Arena. 

The K-Wings return home for Canucks Night as we honor our NHL affiliate, the Vancouver Canucks, on Saturday, January 10 presented by Bell's! Puck drop is at 4:30 p.m., presented by Discover Kalamazoo! The K-Wings will hit the ice in Canucks-inspired specialty jerseys, then auction them off post-game with proceeds benefiting the South County Firefighters Association. A night of hockey, hometown pride, and a touch of the Pacific Northwest!

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Suit up for Marvel Day on Saturday, January 11, at 3:00 p.m., as the K-Wings take on the Iowa Heartlanders! From super plays to heroic saves, it's an action-packed afternoon where hockey meets the Marvel Universe. Assemble your squad—it’s game time!

Celebrate love, pride, and hockey at our 5th Annual Rainbow Ice Night on Friday, January 16! The ice will shine bright, and so will the fans at Wings Event Center in a show of unity and support. Don’t miss this vibrant night of inclusion, celebration, and K-Wings hockey! Stick around post-game for the specialty jersey auction.

Take it easy on the wallet with the K-Wings Rainbow Ice Ticket Package! For just $89, you and your crew get four great seats (White or Blue level) to the exciting Rainbow Ice game plus a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center, perfect for pre- or post-game fun. Even better: 10% of your purchase goes to support United Way of South Central Michigan, so you’re scoring big both on and off the ice. Don’t wait - this limited-time package brings fans together for thrilling hockey and good times!

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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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