Matczak Lands in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL, two-time defending North Division Champions and reigning Eastern Conference Champions and affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders and American Hockey League’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, announced the signing of former Yale defensemen Mike Matczak. Per team policy, the terms of the contract will be undisclosed.
Entering his first full season as a professional, Matczak is coming to Kalamazoo after spending the past four seasons playing for Yale.
Matczak recorded 39 points (8 goals, 31 assists) in 114 games with the Bulldogs and ranked in the top three amongst his team’s defensemen in three of his four years at Yale.
“Matczak is a steady defenseman that can also help us offensively,” said Nick Bootland, director of hockey operations and head coach. “Mike had a great collegiate career and as a result got to play several games last year in the AHL.”
After completing his collegiate career, Matczak received his first taste of the pro ranks by playing four games late last year with the AHL’s Adirondack Phantoms.
