Komets Deal Thomas Frazee to Evansville for Center Matt Lowry
January 27, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release
Fort Wayne, IN-- The Komets announced Tuesday that forward Thomas Frazee has been traded to the Evansville IceMen for center Matt Lowry.
Lowry, 26, was in his second season with Evansville, skating in all 41 games to date scoring seven goals and ranking third with 25 points while serving 58 penalty minutes.
Last year the center ranked third on the IceMen with 16 goals and added 23 assists for 39 points in 53 games. Lowry also skated 19 AHL games with Bridgeport dishing two assists. Prior to turning pro the Neepawa, Manitoba native logged four years of juniors play in the WHL skating stints with Medicine Hat and Brandon, winning the 2007 WHL Championship with Medicine Hat. Lowry took a break from the pros and spent two years at the University of Manitoba (CIS) where he appeared in 56 games totaling 16 goals and 41 points.
Frazee, 24, began the season with the Komets and scored 12 goals, 21 points and 24 penalty minutes in 38 games.
The Komets return home this week for a double-header Friday and Saturday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The Komets will host the Elmira Jackals (21-16-5, 47 points) Friday at 8pm. Saturday division rival Toledo (27-6-5, 59 points) will be in town for what could be a battle for first place in the Eastern Conference.
Pink the Rink Weekend -- This weekend will feature the fourth annual "Pink the Rink" nights as the Komets and the Vera Bradley Foundation team to fight breast cancer and promote awareness for early detection and treatment. The Komets will wear special jerseys that will be sold during a silent auction during Friday's game against the Elmira Jackals and Saturday's match against the Toledo Walleye. Net proceeds will be donated to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
OmniSource Season Ticket Recycling Night Friday -- Friday night season ticket holders have a chance to exchange their unused season tickets from previous games of the season for tickets to see the Komets face the Elmira Jackals at 8:00, compliments of OmniSource.
Friday night Marathon Nights -- The Komets continue to provide affordable ticket options this year with the Marathon Fill-Up Card for all Friday night games during the regular season. Fans can earn a buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer with the purchase of three fill-ups at any participating Marathon location. Save with your Marathon Fill-Up Card at this Friday night's Komet home game against the Elmira Jackals.
Komets Ticket information -- Komets tickets may be purchased at the Coliseum Ticket Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Discounted Group Tickets are also on sale for all Komet home games at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way. For more information on Komet single game tickets and group tickets, call 260-483-0011 or visit www.komets.com or call 260-483-0011.
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