FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2026
K-WINGS SIGN FORWARD ZACH URDAHL TO 2026-27 ROSTER
Kalamazoo welcomes former Nailer & Penguin Zach Urdahl to its 2026-27 roster.
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Tuesday that the team has signed forward Zach Urdahl to a Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2026-27 season.
Urdahl, 24, is a 6-foot 1-inch, 194-pound, Eau Claire, WI native entering his second professional season. The forward split time with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and Wheeling last season, scoring 20 points (12g, 8a) in 52 games played.
“I’m really excited to get to Kalamazoo and play in front of such a passionate fan base,” Urdahl said. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about Kalamazoo & the organization, and I can’t wait to get going.”
Prior to turning pro, the left-shot played four years of collegiate hockey between the University of Wisconsin (2021-23) and the University of Nebraska-Omaha (2023-25). In total, Urdahl scored 65 points (35g, 30a) across 137 career NCAA games played.
Kalamazoo will continue releasing player signings until the start of training camp this October. Single-Game tickets and the team’s promotional schedule are slated to release in September, with the Home Opener scheduled for October 30 at 7 p.m. ET versus the Toledo Walleye.
Tickets for the 2027 Outdoor Game are on sale NOW! Click HERE to purchase tickets! The game takes place at 3:00 p.m. ET on January 31 versus the Toledo Walleye at Waldo Stadium. For everything you need to know about the 2027 Outdoor Game, including FAQs, groups and suite information - Click HERE.
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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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