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March 9, 2025

K-WINGS ACQUIRE FORWARD MATT BERRY FROM KOMETS

Kalamazoo grabs a proven poise & scoring threat in journeyman forward Matt Berry from Fort Wayne.

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Monday that the team has acquired forward Matt Berry from the Fort Wayne Komets for future considerations.

Berry, 33, is a 5-foot 10-inch, 180-pound, Canton, MI native in his seventh professional season. The forward comes to the K-Wings after suiting up in 13 games for the Komets (1g, 5a) and 21 games (9g, 9a) for the Dundee Stars (EIHL) in 2025-26.

The right-shot has played 291 ECHL games for six ECHL franchises (Cincinnati, Florida, Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo, Toledo, Utah), scoring 293 points (109g-184a). Berry returns to Kalamazoo after playing one game during the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season. 

A product of Michigan State University, Berry played four seasons for the Spartans (2011-15), notching 96 points (48g, 48a) in 130 games played. Matt joined the Norfolk Admirals (AHL) immediately out of college, before heading to San Diego (AHL) the next season. In total, Berry has logged 81 AHL games (Norfolk, San Diego, Grand Rapids), scoring nine goals with 19 assists in parts of four seasons. 

The forward has also played parts of three seasons in Europe, logging 104 career games (32g, 40a).

Next up, Kalamazoo travels to Bloomington for a matchup against the Bison at 8 p.m. EDT on Friday, March 13, at Grossinger Motors Arena. 

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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March into the weekend with $3 Friday, presented by Bud Light, on Friday, Mar. 20 at 7:00 p.m. EDT at Wings Event Center! Enjoy $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs (*until 8 p.m.) while the K-Wings bring the heat on the ice to welcome the Rapid City Rush. Great hockey, great vibes, and great deals - what more could you want?

Good grief! Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang are taking over Wings Event Center as the K-Wings face off against the Rush on Saturday, Mar. 21, for a 4:30 p.m. EDT puck drop, presented by Discover Kalamazoo. It’s also Pucks ‘N Paws - where your pup takes center ice! We’re silencing the goal horns and turning up the tail wags. Plus, don’t miss the dog race during the first intermission and the Peanuts-themed specialty jersey auction after the game, benefiting the MRC Industries!

Little fans, big energy! It’s our third Jersey Giveaway Sunday game, and this one’s all about the kids - and hockey-inspired at 3 p.m. EDT on Sunday, March 22, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield. The first 500 kids (12 & under) score a Detroit Red Wings-themed K-Wings hockey jersey, and the fun doesn’t stop there. After the game, Kids (under-12) hit the ice for an epic Golden Shot prize showdown. Let’s hear it for the next generation of hockey legends!

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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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