DeAngelis Stays with Komets; K's D-Man of the Year Returns for Third Season
July 27, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release
Fort Wayne, IN -- The Komets announced Wednesday that Fort Wayne's 2010-11 Defenseman of the Year Frankie DeAngelis has agreed to terms and will be returning to the lineup for the third consecutive season.
DeAngelis, 26, made his pro debut in Fort Wayne appearing in 73 games during 2009-10 after completing three season with American International in the NCAA from 2003-2009. DeAngelis led Fort Wayne defensemen in 2009-10 with 32 assists and topped all IHL defensemen with plus-31. DeAngelis was a member of the 2009-10 IHL All-Rookie Team and earned the Komets' Most Improved Player for the year.
The defenseman led the Komets last season with 33 assists and 44 points (three-way tie) and led in plus/minus with +11 (three-way tie) in 54 games en route to earning the distinction of Fort Wayne's Defenseman of the Year. DeAngelis also represented the Komets as a member of the 2011 CHL All-Star Team.
"With the signing of Franke DeAngelis we are bringing back one of our go-to guys," Komet general manager David Franke said. "Frankie and Jamie Milam will add a lot of offense to the team when five-on-five and especially on the power play." The Woodbridge, Ontario native also led the Komets during the 2011 playoffs with nine assists and 10 points appearing in all eight post-season games. "Frankie is a solid individual and a team player," Franke added. "We are fortunate to get him back in Fort Wayne for another season. Frankie will also attend an AHL training camp in September."
The Komets' preseason roster reaches 13 players with the addition of DeAngelis.
Fort Wayne Komets preseason roster as of July 27, 2011
No. Forwards Pos S Ht Wt Place of Birth Birthdate 2010-11 Team GP G A Pts PIM
1 22 Danny Lapointe C L 6-2 184 Victoria, BC 9/10/84 Ruijters, Netherlands 24 16 13 29 71
Fort Wayne, CHL 36 6 10 16 22
2 41 Brett Smith C L 5-8 180 Guelph, Ont 8/31/81 Bossier-Shreveport, CHL 57 20 35 55 60
3 61 Chris Auger C L 5-10 180 Bellville, Ont 12/16/87 Mississippi, CHL 42 14 11 25 29
4 71 P.C. Drouin LW L 6-2 200 St. Lambert, Que 4/22/74 Fort Wayne, IHL 61 14 30 44 55
5 79 Kaleigh Schrock RW R 5-11 180 Fort Wayne, IN 10/17/84 Fort Wayne, IHL 60 15 10 25 142
6 91 Colin Chaulk C L 6-0 199 Toronto, Ont 1/7/77 Fort Wayne, IHL 39 10 30 40 51
7 -- Todd McIlrath F L 5-9 185 Livonia, MI 2/27/86 Battle Creek, AAHL 8 6 11 17 29
8 -- Tom Mele F L 6-0 186 Bronx, NY 2/23/86 American Int'l, NCAA 33 10 9 19 25
9 -- Jordy Trottier F R 5-11 180 Bozeman, MT 11/5/88 Bentley Univ, AHA 21 0 3 3 10
No. Defense Pos S Ht Wt Place of Birth Birthdate 2010-11 Team GP G A Pts PIM
10 14 Frankie DeAngelis D L 5-10 185 Woodbridge, Ont 2/15/85 Fort Wayne, CHL 54 11 33 44 46
11 72 Craig Cescon D L 6-2 195 Mississauga, Ont 8/18/86 Flint, IHL 60 1 5 6 174
12 -- Jamie Milam D R 6-0 200 Lake Orion, MI 5/13/84 Bossier-Shreveport, CHL 66 17 31 48 26
No. Goaltenders Pos C Ht Wt Place of Birth Birthdate 2010-11 Team GP Ave W L T/SL
13 33 Nick Boucher G L 5-11 175 Leduc, Alb 12/29/80 Fort Wayne, IHL 42 2.96 18 15 6
Graham returns as assistant coach -- Komet general manager David Franke also announced Wednesday that Gary Graham will be returning behind the bench as assistant to head coach Al Sims. "Gary is a very valuable person in our hockey operations staff," Franke said. "Gary is a hard working and dedicated assistant coach for Al and is liked and respected by the players." Graham will be serving his fourth consecutive season as an assistant on the Komets' coaching staff.
Exhibition game dates announced -- The eight-time champion Komets will skate two exhibition games prior to the opening of the 2011-12 regular season. Both tune-ups will be against the Dayton Gems with the first preseason tilt scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14 at Hara Arena in Dayton at 7:30pm. The Komets will reciprocate by hosting Dayton Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5pm at the Memorial Coliseum. The Komets' 60th anniversary season home opener will be Saturday, Oct. 22 with the opponent yet to be determined.
Komet 2011-12 Season Tickets on sale - Season tickets for the 60th anniversary season of Komet Hockey in Fort Wayne are on sale at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way. For more information visit the Komet office, call 260-483-0011 or click here. Many 60th anniversary events and promotions are planned for an unforgettable season. There will be recognition of past Komets throughout the season with special ceremonies, autograph sessions and presentations planned. New members will be inducted into The Komet Hall of Fame along with exciting new endeavors both live and on the coliseum video board throughout the season. Caution: Fans should watch out in particular for the return of Captain Komet.
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