Kalamazoo Growlers Sign Three Pitchers: Bryce Brassfield, August Richie and Tyson Noel

May 8, 2024 - Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signings of three Arizona community college pitchers Tyson Noel, August Richie, and Bryce Brassfield. August Richie, the 6-foot-2 inch, 170-pound right-handed pitcher is a freshman at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. A native of Tucson, Richie recently announced his commitment to the University of Virginia halfway through his stellar year with the Aztecs. Heading into the NJCAA DI Districts, Richie has 18 appearances and h... Full Story

Three-Year Kalamazoo Growler Ryan Dykstra Wins GLIAC Player of the Week

May 8, 2024 - Kalamazoo, Mich. - Three-year Kalamazoo Growler and current Grand Valley State outfielder Ryan Dykstra was named the GLIAC Player of the Week on Tuesday, May 7. Across five games against rival Davenport, Dykstra hit .565 (13-23) with a double, triple, and a pair of home runs culminating in a 1.557 OPS. Dykstra had three or more hits in three games and drove in 13 RBI including a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th in game three of the series. Just a month away from his third season w... Full Story

Growlers Sign Three More Arms to the Pitching Staff

May 2, 2024 - Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signings of University of Indianapolis pitcher Dawson Gabe, Huntington University pitcher Tyler Papenbock, and the re-signing of Utah Tech right-hander Dakoda West. Dakoda West, a 6-foot-3-inch sophomore from Orem, Utah opened up the 2023 campaign as part of the Growlers' starting rotation before moving to a long-relief role. Appearing in nine games, West held a 1-2 record across 17.1 innings striking out 20 batters. Across two seas... Full Story

2018 Growler Joey Loperfido Set to Become 9th Alum to Make Major League Debut

April 29, 2024 - Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Houston Astros have selected the contract from Triple-A Sugar Land of 2018 Kalamazoo Growler Joey Loeprfido. Set to debut in Houston's upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, the Astros No. 6 prospect will become the ninth former Growler to make their major league debut. Loperfido joined the Growlers following his dominant freshman season at Duke. A Perfect-Game All-American out of high school, the power lefty would continue to live up to high expectations in h... Full Story

• 2018 Growler Joey Loperfido Set to Become 9th Alum to Make Major League Debut - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) April 29
• K-Wings Fight, Fall Short to Walleye in Game 4 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 26
• Kalamazoo Growlers Sign Washington Outfielder Braeden Terry - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) April 25
• K-Wings Fall to Walleye in Game 3 at Home - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 24
• K-Wings' Lemieux Called Up, Sign Michigan Tech's Pietila - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 24
• K-Wings' Lindhorst Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 24
• K-Wings Weekly: Kalamazoo Seeks Playoff Home Cookin' Wednesday & Friday - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 22
• K-Wings Fall in Game 2 Against Walleye - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 20
• K-Wings Drop OT Game 1 to Walleye - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 19
• Kalamazoo Growlers Sign Three Local K-Zoo Products - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) April 18
• K-Wings Announce 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs Roster - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 16
• K-Wings Tap Wolverine, Sign Rookie Defenseman Steve Holtz - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 15
• K-Wings Weekly: Kalamazoo Clinches Playoff Berth, Takes Points in Three Straight - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 15
• K-Wings Clinch Playoff Berth, Fall to Fuel in OT - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 13
• K-Wings Handle Heartlanders, 5-1 - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 12
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April 26	ECHL	Toledo 4 at Kalamazoo 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
April 24	ECHL	Toledo 6 at Kalamazoo 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
April 20	ECHL	Kalamazoo 2 at Toledo 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
April 19	ECHL	Kalamazoo 2 at Toledo 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final (OT)
April 13	ECHL	Kalamazoo 2 at Indy 3	Final (OT)
April 12	ECHL	Kalamazoo 5 at Iowa 1	Final
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• The other barn: Kalamazoo's Wings Event Center - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 27)
• Stars and stats: Game 4 of the 2024 Central Division semifinals - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 27)
• Walleye double up Kalamazoo 4-2 in Game 4, sweep the Wings in first-round playoff series - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 27)
• Stars and stats: Game 3 of the 2024 Central Division semifinals - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 25)
• Walleye dig out of early hole, roar back for 6-2 win over Kalamazoo to put Wings on brink of elimination - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 25)
• Goaltenders exceling for both Toledo and Kalamazoo in first-round series - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 24)
• Up 2-0, Walleye look to continue their roll at Kalamazoo - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 23)
• Photo Gallery: Toledo Walleye extend series lead against K-Wings - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 21)
• Craggs hat trick powers Walleye to 2-0 series lead over Kalamazoo - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 21)
• Walleye, K-Wings playing NHL-style format in opening-round playoff series - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 20)
• Photo Gallery: Toledo Walleye opens series against Kalamazoo - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 20)
• Stars and stats: Game 1 of the 2024 Central Division semifinals - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 20)
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