TEXAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Wings West, a popular indoor ice rink complex near Kalamazoo that was shuttered last month, is being taken over by a Maryland-based company that promised to have it back open for the 2026-2027 season.
Black Bear Sports Group, which owns and operates dozens of ice arenas across the country, said in a Tuesday release that one of its affiliates is taking over operations of Wings West.
“Wings West has long been a vibrant hub for the local ice sports community,” Black Bear Founder an CEO Murry N. Gunty said in a statement. “We’re proud to protect that legacy while making the investments needed to strengthen its future. Our goal is to make sure every skater, coach, and fan in Kalamazoo has a high-quality place to call home.”
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