Kalamazoo Wings announce 2014-15 opening night roster, captains
By @MichaelCaples –
The Kalamazoo Wings announced today their 2014-15 opening night roster, along with who will be in charge of leading the ECHL club on the ice this season.
Jean Bourbeau will be wearing the ‘C’ for the K-Wings when they start their season against the Elmira Jackals on Friday, Oct. 17. Meanwhile, 17-year veteran Sam Flotek and Traverse City native Eric Kattelus will resume their roles as assistant captains for Kalamazoo.
There are only two Michigan natives currently on the K- Wings’ roster – Kattelus and Sault Ste. Marie native Ray Kaunisto.
Kalamazoo Wings 2014-15 Roster
| # | Player | Position | Shoots | Height | Weight | DOB | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Munroe | G | R | 6-2 | 194 | Jan 20, 1982 | Moose Jaw, SK |
| 4 | Sacha Guimond | D | L | 6-2 | 190 | Mar 28, 1991 | Ville-Marie, QC, Canada |
| 7 | Dane Fox | F | R | 6-1 | 190 | Oct 13, 1993 | Chatham, ON, Canada |
| 8 | Sam Ftorek | D | R | 6-1 | 185 | Nov 30, 1974 | Phoenix, AZ, United States |
| 11 | Derrick Pallis | D | L | 6-1 | 185 | Sep 28, 1989 | Medfield, MA, United States |
| 12 | Alexandre Mallet | F | R | 6-2 | 200 | May 22, 1992 | Montreal, QC, Canada |
| 13 | Josh Brittain | F | L | 6-5 | 233 | Jan 3, 1990 | Milton, ON, Canada |
| 14 | Ben Wilson | D | R | 6-0 | 180 | Mar 26, 1991 | Woodstock, ON, Canada |
| 15 | Eric Kattelus | F | L | 6-1 | 195 | May 22, 1987 | Traverse City, MI, United States |
| 16 | Colin Murray | F | R | 6-4 | 208 | Nov 6, 1989 | Oshawa, ON, Canada |
| 17 | Ray Kaunisto | C | L | 6-4 | 190 | Feb 7, 1987 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States |
| 18 | Curtis Valk | C | R | 5-9 | 170 | Feb 8, 1993 | Medcine Hat, AB, Canada |
| 20 | Jean Bourbeau | F | R | 6-0 | 200 | Dec 13, 1983 | Bonnyville, AB, Canada |
| 21 | Lane Scheidl | LW | R | 5-11 | 192 | Jan 14, 1992 | Saskatoon, SK, Canada |
| 23 | Ludwig Blomstrand | LW | L | 6-1 | 198 | Mar 8, 1993 | Uppsala, Sweden |
| 25 | Zach McCullough | D | R | 6-2 | 200 | Aug 15, 1987 | Barrie, ON, Canada |
| 28 | Isaac Macleod | D | R | 6-5 | 210 | Feb 2, 1992 | Nelson, BC, Canada |
| 44 | Joe Sova | D | L | 6-3 | 200 | May 8, 1988 | Berwyn, IL, United States |
| 49 | Joel Martin | G | R | 6-2 | 200 | Oct 8, 1982 | Fort Worth, TX, United States |
| 84 | Matt Caria | C | L | 6-0 | 187 | Aug 16, 1988 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada |
| 93 | Justin Taylor | C | L | 5-10 | 180 | Feb 8, 1989 | Mindemoya, ON, Canada |