Cox returns to K-Wings

Action photo of Ryan Cox of the Kalamazoo Wings

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that forward Ryan Cox has signed a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Cox tallied 22 points (9g-13a) while skating in all 72 games for Kalamazoo last season.

The 27-year-old started his pro hockey career out of Niagara University with the Toledo Walleye in 2022–23, potting 11 points (5g-6a) in 12 games. In 2023-24, he split time between the Orlando Solar Bears and Reading Royals, totaling 26 points (14g-12a) in 58 games between the two teams.

Before turning professional, Cox skated five seasons for Niagara, registering 69 points (35g-34a) in 152 games. In his senior year, he totaled 28 points (14g-14a), helping the Purple Eagles to their best record (19–18–3) since 2012–13.