Nichol, Mackey join K-Wings

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that forwards Ted Nichol and Ian Mackey have signed contracts for the 2024-25 season.

Nichol, 27, played 34 games last year for Kalamazoo, scoring five points (4g-1a), while adding one assist in three playoff games. The second-year pro played 15 games for Florida in 2022-23 in his pro debut, recording three points (1g-2a).

Prior to turning pro, he spent five seasons at the University of Guelph, suiting up in 76 games and scoring 41 points (16g-25a).

Mackey, 27, played 28 games for South Carolina last season, scoring five points (1g-4a). The native of Tower Lakes, Illnois has totaled nin points (3g-6a) in 52 career ECHHL games with South Carolina, Atlanta, Savannah, Kansas City and Fort Wayne. In 2021-22, Mackey split time between the HC Flyers and IFK Hallsberg in Finland Division 2, totaling 12 points (9g-3a).

Prior to turning pro, Mackey played collegiately at Simon Fraser University, appearing in 40 games over two seasons and scoring 14 points (6g-8a).