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Sam Ftorek (D)

Kalamazoo Wings

Biography

Continuing the trend of returning players is Ftorek, who will hit the ice for his fourth season with the K-Wings. The 15-year veteran has worn a captain’s letter in each of his three seasons in Kalamazoo and helped the K-Wings capture three straight North Division titles. Anchoring the K-Wings defense last season, Ftorek was the K-Wings most prolific blue liner recording 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) in 63 games A staple in the ECHL, Ftorek has spent half of his career in the Premiere ‘AA’ Hockey League. Coming from an excellent pedigree, Ftorek is the son of Robbie Ftorek, who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings (2), Quebec Nordiques (3) and New York Rangers (3). The elder Ftorek also possesses an impressive coaching resume with 21 years experience, 10 of which was in the NHL.