Fedorek returns to K-Wings

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that rookie defenseman Connor Fedorek has been signed to a contract for the 2023-24 season.

Fedorek enters his first full pro season after appearing in 11 games for Kalamazoo in 2022-23. The 24-year-old Bethel Park, Pennsylvania native had four points (1g-3a) and nine penalty minutes for the club last year.

The 24-year-old joined the K-Wings after four years of NCAA hockey with two schools. He first suited up in 67 games with Ferris State, totaling eight points (1g-7a) and 32 penalty minutes throughout three seasons (2019-22) before transferring to Utica College in 2022-23, where he recorded 25 points (4g-21a).