K-Wings agree to terms with Young

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that forward Colton Young has signed a contract for the 2025–26 season.Action photo of Colton Young

Young posted 25 points (12g-13a) in 40 games with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits last season, before landing with Norfolk at the 2025 ECHL Trade Deadline. The 27-year-old added six points (2g-4a) in 11 games down the stretch for the Admirals.

The Calgary, Alberta native broke into the professional ranks with Greenville in 2022-23, scoring four points (1g-3a) in four games. In the 2023-24 season, Young posted 16 points (6g-10a) for the Swamp Rabbits in 39 games while adding four points (2g-2a) in 19 games with Ontario of the American Hockey League.

Prior to turning pro, Young played four seasons at Colgate University, totaling 82 points (34g-48a) in 134 games. Young, an alternate captain for his senior campaign, also notched a goal in the ECAC Championship Game against Harvard en route to victory in March 2023. He finished his senior season with 28 points (11g-17a) while skating in all 40 games for the Raiders.