Hults signs with K-Wings

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced the signing of forwardMitch Hultsfor the 2020-21 season.

Hults agreed to terms with the K-Wings after playing on an American Hockey League contract with the Stockton Heat in 2019-20. The Stoughton, Wisconsin native had two assists in 12 games for the Heat, and added 28 points (10g-18a) in 28 ECHL games with the Kansas City Mavericks.

The 25-year-old has 61 points (18g-43a) in 73 career ECHL games spent with the Mavericks, Orlando Solar Bears and Utah Grizzlies. Hults also has 35 points (12g-13a) in 82 career AHL games spent between the Heat, Syracuse Crunch and San Diego Gulls.

Hults spent two seasons at Lake Superior State University, posting 54 points (20g-34a) in 76 games for the Lakers. He was named to the All-WCHA Second Team in 2016-17 as a sophomore, before turning pro.