Author Archives: Jim McKinney

K Wings lose lead at end of game, drop overtime decision to Komets
FT WAYNE IN (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (31-29-1-0) took a 4-2 lead into the final minutes of the third period, but the Fort Wayne Komets (34-20-6-1) tied the game and won it in overtime on Sat...
Jim McKinney Mar 27, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth

One vehicle accident in Calhoun County kills one, injures two
MARSHALL MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun County authorities continue to investigate a one vehicle accident Friday that claimed the life of an eight year old boy. Deputies were called to the area of Struwin ...
Jim McKinney Mar 26, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
K Wings falter on the road, drop points to rival Wheeling
WHEELING WVA (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (31-29-0-0) battled in the first, but fell behind in the second period for good and lost to the Wheeling Nailers (32-28-2-0) on Friday at WesBanco Arena...
Jim McKinney Mar 26, 2022

K Wings lose to Cincinnati in Education Day game, look to rebound at Wheeling on Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (31-28-0-0) fell behind early, weren't able to crack the score sheet and lost to the Cincinnati Cyclones (32-26-3-0) in the Education Day game on Wedne...
Jim McKinney Mar 23, 2022 K Wings lose to Indy in OT, clinch playoff berth

Three juveniles in custody after pursuit of stolen vehicle in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A stolen vehicle report escalated into a high speed pursuit and multiple charges against three juveniles Tuesday afternoon. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety investigat...
Jim McKinney Mar 22, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo wins 4th straight; once again, edging Wheeling 7-6 in overtime
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (31-27-0-0) scored a whole bunch of goals early, fell behind in the second, and came back to beat the Wheeling Nailers (31-5-2-0) in overtime Sunday at...
Jim McKinney Mar 21, 2022

K Wings win in overtime, take second straight from Iowa, 5-4
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (30-27-0-0) killed off six penalties, including one in overtime, and beat the Iowa Heartlanders (26-25-7-1) Saturday at Wings Event Center, 5-4. Kyle B...
Jim McKinney Mar 20, 2022 K Wings win third straight, defeat Iowa in OT, 5-4
Kalamazoo puts on a show in the 39th annual Green Ice game and beats Iowa, 5-4.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (29-27-0-0) fought back twice, took the lead for good in the second period and rode the Matheson Iacopelli hat trick to beat the Iowa Heartlanders (26-...
Jim McKinney Mar 19, 2022

K Wings provide a lesson in hockey on Education Day, earn a road win in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI OH (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (28-27-0-0) dug deep, jumping on the backs of Matheson Iacopelli and Trevor Gorsuch in the third, on their way to beating the Cincinnati Cyclones (30-2...
Jim McKinney Mar 16, 2022 K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0 in Cincinnati

K wings mount comeback against Iowa, fall short
CORALVILLE IA (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Wings (27-27-0-0) fought off serious adversity twice in this hockey game, but in the end the Iowa Heartlanders (26-24-6-1) skated away with the win on Saturd...
Jim McKinney Mar 13, 2022 K Wings shut out Cyclones 3-0 in Cincinnati




