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Unveiled during a press conference this afternoon, Bootland becomes the 20th Head Coach, not including interim coaches, in K-Wings history.

“Priding ourselves on the ability to promote within, Nick, who is a proven leader on and off the ice, lead us to a championship as a player and we feel he will do the same as our Head Coach,” said General Manager Wade Welsh. “We (K-Wings) wanted someone that not only knows what it takes to win in this league, but what it knows what means to be a member of the K-Wings.”

Perhaps the greatest captain in K-Wings’ history, Bootland has played the past four seasons in Kalamazoo. The team captain for the past three seasons, Bootland wasn’t only a vocal leader, but he led by example. By wearing the “C” for the past three seasons, Bootland joined Ron Wilson, Scott Robinson and Derrick Smith as the only member of the K-Wings to earn the honor in three straight seasons.

During the K-Wings championship season three seasons ago, Bootland played a vital role in bringing Kalamazoo its first professional hockey championship in 26 years. Bootland earned the UHL’s Most Valuable Player Award in the playoffs by registering 16 points (10 goals, 6 assists) in just 13 contests.

“Getting behind the bench and coaching is something I have thought of doing for the past several years and to get that opportunity here in Kalamazoo is a dream come true,” said Bootland. “Kalamazoo is my family’s home and the K-Wings have been like a second family to us. I look forward to the challenge and relish in the opportunity to guide the franchise back to the pinnacle of minor league hockey.”

The native of Etobicoke, Ontario embarks on his new chapter of his hockey career after concluding a stellar 10-year playing career, in which he played 718 games.




Nick Bootland Professional Playing Statistics
YEAR
TEAM
LEAGUE
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
1998-1999
Hershey Bears
AHL
62
3
6
9
122
1999-2000
Hershey Bears
AHL
59
5
13
18
108
2000-2001
Hershey Bears
AHL
71
6
8
14
110
2001-2002
Cincinnati Cyclones
ECHL
60
25
30
55
102
2001-2002
Cleveland Barons
AHL
19
2
3
5
15
2002-2003
Hershey Bears
AHL
16
1
0
1
10
2002-2003
Cincinnati Cyclones
ECHL
54
19
24
43
114
2003-2004
Columbus Stars
UHL
34
21
17
38
17
2003-2004
Cleveland Barons
AHL
25
5
4
9
16
2003-2004
Kalamazoo Wings
UHL
17
6
9
15
47
2004-2005
Cleveland Barons
AHL
76
7
9
16
92
2005-2006
Kalamazoo Wings
UHL
76
39
39
78
133
2006-2007
Kalamazoo Wings
UHL
75
40
45
85
94
2007-2008
Kalamazoo Wings
IHL
73
46
36
82
71
CAREER TOTALS
718
225
243
468
1053

 


Nick Bootland Professional Playing Statistics - Playoffs
YEAR
TEAM
LEAGUE
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
1999-2000
Hershey Bears
AHL
14
2
2
4
26
2000-2001
Hershey Bears
AHL
12
1
3
4
2
2001-2002
Cincinnati Cyclones
ECHL
3
0
1
1
11
2002-2003
Cincinnati Cyclones
ECHL
15
10
7
17
10
2003-2004
Cleveland Barons
AHL
9
1
2
3
17
2005-2006
Kalamazoo Wings
UHL
13
10
6
16
16
2006-2007
Kalamazoo Wings
UHL
20
12
9
21
27
CAREER TOTALS
87
36
30
66
109


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