FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2026
K-WINGS SIGN ROOKIE DEFENSEMAN BRENDAN DOWLER
Kalamazoo welcomes rookie defender Brendan Dowler to defensive corps.
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Friday the team has signed rookie defenseman Brendan Dowler to a Standard Player Contract.
Dowler, 28, is a 6-foot 3-inch, 201-pound, Marbledale, CT native, coming to Kalamazoo with 11 games played for Worcester and Tahoe this season (1g, +5). The defender has played three seasons (2023-26) for Huntsville (SPHL) and Knoxville (SPHL), amassing 24 points and 176 PIMs in 123 games played (8g, 16a).
The right-shot reunites with K-Wings Assistant Coach Billy McCreary, as Dowler played under McCreary (2022-23) with the Danbury Hat Tricks (FPHL), winning the FPHL Championship and notching 15 points (6g-9a) and 127 PIMs in 49 games played.
Dowler played parts of four seasons collegiately (2018-22) at the University of Southern Maine (NCAA III), scoring 19 points (12g, 7a) in 68 games played.
Kalamazoo has also released forward Blake Christensen from his standard player contract.
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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