KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets, announced the signing of rookie forwards Daniel D’Amico and Coale Norris.
D’Amico, 21, comes to Kalamazoo after a standout Junior career with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League from 2017-22), amassing 173 points (88g-85a) and 173 penalty minutes in 254 career games. The Etobicoke, Ontario native was the Spitfires alternate captain last season and helped lead the team to within one win of the OHL championship, scoring 21 points (11g-10a) in 25 playoff games off the heels of a 58-point regular season (32g-26a).
Norris, 25, returns to his home state for his rookie season, following a collegiate career that led him to Ferris State University (2017-21) and Bowling Green State University (2021-22). Combined, Norris recorded 82 points (41g-41a) and added 148 penalty minutes in 155 career games.