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February 4, 2026

K-WINGS FALL IN OT BY CYCLONES ON WEDNESDAY

Kalamazoo offense shines but narrowly falls in OT.   

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KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings (17-17-3-3), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, narrowly dropped an overtime contest versus the Cincinnati Cyclones (19-18-3-0) on Wednesday at Wings Event Center, 5-4.

Colin Bilek (10) started off the scoring for the K-Wings, bulleting a one-timer from the left dot at the 10:37 mark of the first period. On the play, Nolan Walker (18) sent a goal-line pass to Davis Pennington (19) inside the blue line, who found Bilek for the goal. 

Quinn Preston (13) carried the momentum, finding the net only 1:21 later to bring the score to 2-0. On the setup, Josh Bloom (3) passed the puck to Pennington (20), who fired a left-circle pass to Preston at the top of the crease. Preston then found a gap inside the left post, increasing the lead to two. 

Unfortunately, the Cyclones responded with a pair of goals at the 12:14 and 19:45 marks to even the game at two. Cincinnati scored another goal at the 5:09 mark of the second. 

Then, Bloom (2) recorded his second point of the night via a backhanded goal from inside the crease, tying the game at three at the 14:03 mark. On the equalizer, Zach Okabe (19) recovered the puck near the right circle and outletted a pass to Bloom, who crossed up the netminder and deposited his second goal of the season. 

The Cyclones responded with a goal with one minute remaining in the second period. 

Jackson Kunz (1) then knotted the game at four and sent the game to extra time with his first professional goal at the 8:52 mark of the third frame. On the game-tying goal, Bloom (4) wrapped around the net and found Okabe (20) in the slot. Okabe then fired a rocket from the high slot, finding Kunz’s stick for the tip-in goal. 

Unfortunately, Cincinnati found the back of the net 3:07 into overtime, finalizing a 5-4 score. 

Ty Young (7-3-1-0) made 36 saves, and the K-Wings went 1-for-3 on the power play & 2-for-3 on the penalty kill. 

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!

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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!

Start your weekend with a win at $3 Friday as the K-Wings take on the Indy Fuel on Friday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Enjoy $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs until 8 p.m.—the perfect combo of hockey action and unbeatable deals!

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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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