Future of hockey, figure skating in Kalamazoo uncertain with rink's closure

Future of hockey, figure skating in Kalamazoo uncertain with rink's closure

A long-standing chapter for the Kalamazoo ice sports community came to a close on September 12, 2025, with the shutdown of Wings West. For many area families who have built memories at the rink, the closure is more than just the end of a facilityits the loss of a home.No family understands the impact better than the Budiwarman family.Im actually born and raised in Kalamazoo. I grew up skating here, said Connie Budiwarman.VIDEO: Future of hockey,…