KALAMAZOO, Mich - The Kalamazoo Wings announced that they have submitted a letter to the International Hockey League to withdraw from the league. The move was characterized as voluntary. 

Kalamazoo has seen 35 years of hockey with a long and storied history. 

The club announced that after considering its history and performing substantial due diligence, that the franchise decided to exercise its right to voluntarily withdrawal from the IHL, per league bylaws.

In the press release from the Wings’ offices the statement left many questions. 

“The K-Wings commend the IHL’s Board of Governors, front office and member clubs for their valiant efforts to create stability in the league; however, while struggling with this decision, it was the K-Wings’ commitment to our individual and corporate season ticket holders, loyal fans, corporate partners and the southwest Michigan community that mandated our efforts to enhance the franchise’s ability to follow through with the inherent promise we make to our fans for affordable family entertainment,” the press release stated. 

The release concluded by stating that the club is looking forward to competing in its 36^th season and an announcement will be forthcoming. 

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