Returning to North American after a season in Europe is right winger Jan Jas. A native of Presov, Slovakia, Jas split last season in Italy with Valpellice and Pontebba.

A skilled two-way player, fans of the K-Wings will remember Jas from the 2006-07 season when he played for the Flint Generals. As a member of the Generals Jas averaged a point-a-night, notching 46 points (15 goals and 31 assists) in 43 games.

"Jan is a player that can fit on one of our top two lines," said General Manager Wade Welsh. "He caught our eye back in the 2006-07 season, especially during the playoffs when we battled Flint in the first round."

A 10-year pro, Jas has played the majority of his career in the Central Hockey League/Western Professional Hockey League.

Adding veteran leadership to the blue line, the K-Wings have signed Rod Aldoff. An offensive-minded defenseman, Aldoff has registered 366 points (93 goals and 273 assists) in 603 games in his career.

Last season in Bloomington, Aldoff registered 19 points (4 goals and 15 assists) in only 42 games and was tied for third among all PrairieThunder players in plus/minus with a +6. While a majority of his 13-year career has been spent in North America, Aldoff has also played in the top European leagues.

"Aldoff is a character guy that will be a leader on and off the ice," said Welsh. "What we (K-Wings) like about him is his capability to play all facets of his position."

Before turning pro 13 years ago, Aldoff was a four-year standout in college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Increasing the size of the defense, the K-Wings have re-signed Jordan Little. A physical defenseman, Little is a four-year pro who, in his inaugural year in Kalamazoo, racked up 117 minutes in penalties and 10 points (3 goals and 7 assists).

"We expect Jordan to play with a lot of grit and passion this season," said Welsh. "With his size and strength, there is no reason why he can't be one of the more physical defensemen in our league."

Prior to coming to Kalamazoo, Little played in the Central Hockey League with the Rocky Mountain Rage and saw action in four games with the Edmonton Roadrunners of the American Hockey League.

Kalamazoo's third addition to the blue line is Casey Handrahan. A solid defenseman, Handrahan brings championship experience to Kalamazoo. As he was a member of the K-Wings 2006 Colonial Cup team.

"He (Handrahan) has improved in all areas of his game since he left Kalamazoo back in 2006-07," said Welsh. "Casey is familiar with our organization and the systems Coach Bootland plans to implement, so his transition should be smooth."

A three-year pro, Handrahan played the past two seasons in Bloomington and also had a call-up last year with the Peoria Rivermen.

Before turning pro, Handrahan played four seasons of collegiate hockey at Niagara University, where he was a teammate of current K-Wing forward Justin Cross.