Defenseman Jaden Shields, goaltender Dylan Myskiw and forward Jason Brancheau join Kalamazoo for the 2024-25 season.
The Kalamazoo Wings’ 50th anniversary roster continues to take shape with the addition of three more players this week.
The club announced the signings of rookie defenseman Jaden Shields (SPC), rookie goaltender Dylan Myskiw (PTO) and rookie forward Jason Brancheau (SPC) to contracts for the upcoming ECHL season.
The 24-year-old Shields is coming off a 39-point (11-28-39) season for Adrian College (NCAA-III) in 32 games as an alternate captain. The Royal Oak, MI native then signed with Tulsa and made his professional debut, notching three assists in three games with one playoff appearance for the Oilers.
“Being a Michigan native, I am absolutely thrilled to join the K-Wings,” Shields said. “I have heard nothing but great things about Wings Event Center and the support from the community. I’m very excited to play in front of an electric crowd all season.”
The 5-foot-10, 176-pound rookie blueliner played four seasons at Adrian (2020-24), helping the Bulldogs win a National Championship in 2021-22. He scored 121 points (24-97-121) in 110 games in his collegiate career.
“Jaden Shields is an elusive defenseman,” said Joel Martin, Kalamazoo Wings head coach and director of hockey operations. “He’s a good puck mover and put up good numbers at Adrian from the back end.”
Myskiw, 25, is a 6-foot-1, 174-pound, Winnipeg, MB native who suited up in 21 games at the University of Western Ontario (USports) in 2023-24, posting a 3.74 goals against average and .896 save percentage.
The rookie netminder appeared in 48 games in three seasons (2021-24) at Western Ontario, finishing his collegiate career with a 3.31 goals against average and .902 SV%.
“Dylan Myskiw is a sound goalie with good technique,” Martin said. “He battles in the net and makes the first save.”
Brancheau, 25, served as alternate captain for Ferris State University in 2023-24. He finished the season with nine goals and eight assists in 35 games.
“I’m really excited to join the Kalamazoo Wings and be part of such a storied organization,” Brancheau said. “The fans here are known for their passion and dedication, and I can’t wait to play in front of them and contribute to the team’s success on the ice.”
The rookie suited up in 108 games throughout his collegiate career at Ferris, notching 46 points (23-23-46), including leading the Bulldogs in goals in 2022-23 with 13.
The 5-foot-8, 154-pound Brancheau plays a fast-paced game and isn’t afraid to hit the hard areas. He will make his professional debut in his first game with the K-Wings.
Kalamazoo will kick off its 50th anniversary season at home on Saturday, October 19 against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:00 Pm ET at Wings Event Center.