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February 24, 2026

K-WINGS FALL TO FUEL TUESDAY 

Kalamazoo drops final matchup in 3-game set against Indy in the Education Day matchup.   

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FISHERS, IN – The Kalamazoo Wings (22-21-3-3), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, couldn't overcome a strong second-half effort and lost Tuesday against the Indy Fuel (23-17-8-1) in the Education Day tilt at Fishers Event Center, 6-2.

Indy took the early advantage with a pair of goals at the 7:41 mark and on the power play at the 17:09 mark of the first frame.

Colin Bilek (14) then responded with a wrist shot inside the right post to bring the K-Wings within one at the 18:54 mark. On the play, Powell Connor (6) sent the puck careening around the end boards to Davis Pennington (27) at the left point, who then crossed to Bilek in the right circle. 

The Fuel then scored another goal, bringing the deficit back to two at the 12:24 mark of the middle frame.

Unfortunately, Indy added a trio of goals at the 6:09, 7:08 and 10:13 marks of the third period, the final coming via the power play. 

Hunter Strand (11) found the net with 1:30 remaining to finalize a 6-2 score. Cam Knuble (3) and David Keefer (17) both notched assists on the play. 

Tyriq Outen (5-2-0-1) made 28 saves in the contest.

Next up, Kalamazoo hits the road for its first out-of-division matchup against the Wheeling Nailers  (30-13-2-3) at 7:10 p.m. EST on Friday, February 27, at WesBanco Arena.

Our local first responders put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. For that, we want to say, ‘Thank you.’ Join us to celebrate Kalamazoo’s finest on First Responders Night, honoring our local police officers, firefighters & EMTs at 7 p.m. EST March 6 at Wings Event Center. Plus, take advantage of the best food & drink deal in Kalamazoo via $3 Friday ($3 Beers, Sodas & Hot Dogs), presented by Bud Light.

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Celebrate strength, spirit, and the power of women at K-Wings EmpowHER Night! We're spotlighting the incredible impact women make both in Kalamazoo and in sports at 4:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 7, at Wings Event Center. The first 1,000 women, of all ages, through the doors score a limited-edition EmpowHER K-Wings baseball cap! After the final whistle, stick around for a Fans Skate the Ice event - just $5 for skate rentals!

Mascot Madness is back and Slappy’s throwing the wildest party of the season at 3 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 8, at Wings Event Center! Catch your favorite mascots battling it out in intermission broomball! You won’t want to miss this family-friendly fan-favorite with all of Slappy’s friends.

The legend returns! Green Ice is back, presented by Southern Michigan Bank & Trust! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Kalamazoo way with the game that started it all at 7 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 14, at Wings Event Center. From glowing Green Foam LED Sticks for every fan to the post-game auction of player-worn specialty jerseys benefiting The Salvation Army, this is a night where memories are made, and history lives on.

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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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