KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The gloves came off, the sticks thrown aside, and a riot ensued. But it wasn’t a fight, it was a celebration. The Alaska Aces defeated the Kalamazoo Wings 5-3 on Saturday night in Game Five of the … Continue reading
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Alaska scores five in first, take 3-1 series lead
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – According to many rumors, tomorrow might be the end of the world. For the Kalamazoo Wings, this rumor plays a symbolic role after losing Game Four of the best-of-seven Kelly Cup Finals series. The 7-5 loss to … Continue reading
Kalamazoo ends Alaska’s post-season unbeaten streak
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings breathed a sigh of relief, becoming the first team to put a crack in the hitherto invincible armor of the Alaska Aces, winning 4-1 on Wednesday night. The Aces were 10-0 in the postseason … Continue reading
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Alaska Aces preview
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Over 3500 miles separate Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan from Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. The Kalamazoo Wings plan to make the trip – along with the four-hour time difference – to face off in the Kelly … Continue reading
Kalamazoo headed to Kelly Cup Finals
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Ask alternate captain Sam Ftorek and he’ll tell you that his Kalamazoo Wings found their identity against the Wheeling Nailers in the Eastern Conference Finals. “We’re not an overly skilled team. We’re a blue collar team. We … Continue reading
Kalamazoo scores four in first, beats Wheeling
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Justin Taylor cut through center ice, pulling down an airborne pass from linemate Kory Karlander while splitting through flat-footed defensemen. With nothing but clear ice between him and Wheeling Nailer’s goaltender Peter Delmas, Taylor feigned a shot … Continue reading