Author Archives: Jim McKinney

K Wings fall to Nailers, head to Iowa for three straight games
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (10-9-1-0) were unable to match the offensive production from the Wheeling Nailers (11-10-0-0) on Marvel Night at Wings Event Center Saturday, losing 5...
Jim McKinney Dec 11, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth
Teddy Bear Toss is a success, and K Wings win in OT
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (10-8-1-0) withstood everything the Toledo Walleye (7-10-1-1) had to offer, and came out on top in an overtime victory after an emotional tribute to Ke...
Jim McKinney Dec 10, 2022

Former K Wing great Kevin Schamehorn passes away at 66
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kevin Schamehorn, who spent almost eight seasons as a member of the Kalamazoo Wings, has died at the age of 66. Schamehorn had battled prostate cancer for four years, and w...
Jim McKinney Dec 09, 2022 K Wings honor Kevin Schamehorn, edge Toledo in OT on Teddy Bear Toss night

K Wings pour on the offense, overwhelm Toledo 6-1 in Education Day contest
TOLEDO, OH (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (9-8-1-0) scored early and often to beat the Toledo Walleye (7-10-0-1) by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday at Huntington Center. The offensive outburst was led...
Jim McKinney Dec 07, 2022 K Wings defeat Toledo 6-1 on Wednesday
K Wings lose 4-1 to Florida; head to Toledo Wednesday for Education Day game
ESTERO, FL (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (8-8-1-0) battled the reigning Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades (11-3-2-1) on Saturday but came up on the short end of a 4-1 final at Hertz Arena. Th...
Jim McKinney Dec 04, 2022

K Wings battle, pick up overtime win at Orlando
ORLANDO FL (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (8-7-1-0) traded blows all evening with the Orlando Solar Bears (5-8-3-1) before notching the game-winner in overtime for a 4-3 win on Thursday in Orlando...
Jim McKinney Dec 02, 2022 K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0 in Cincinnati

K Wings drop road contest to Florida, 3-0
ESTERO FL (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (7-7-1-0) went to battle with Florida (10-3-2-1), holding the Everblades to one goal through almost 55 minutes, but fell in the end at Hertz Arena on Wedne...
Jim McKinney Dec 01, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth

K Wings' winning streak ends, Indy prevails 3-2 at Wings Event Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (7-6-1-0) battled until the end Sunday, but ultimately fell by a score of 3-2 versus the Indy Fuel (10-5-1-0) at Wings Event Center. Chad Nychuk (2) go...
Jim McKinney Nov 28, 2022 K Wings earn 3-2 OT win over Wheeling (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Wings)

K Wings extend winning streak, beat Indy 4-2
INDIANAPOLIS IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (7-5-1-0) won their fourth game in a row, third straight in comeback fashion, and Justin Taylor became the K-Wings all-time goal scorer in a 4-2 vict...
Jim McKinney Nov 27, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth

K Wings defeat Wheeling, win third straight game
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (6-5-1-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, poured in three second period goals and cruised to a 4-1 win ove...
Jim McKinney Nov 26, 2022 K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0 in Cincinnati




