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Kalamazoo Wings Event Center Closes, New Arena Planned
9/4/2025
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Story summary
- The Kalamazoo Wings Event Center will close in Spring 2028, as confirmed by the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association.
- Wings West ice arena will close on September 12 due to ice plant failure, affecting local youth sports.
- Discover Kalamazoo's CEO stresses the importance of a strategic plan to address economic impacts and maintain events.
- A new downtown arena is being built to support local hockey teams and events.
