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July 10, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN - Komets co-owner Bill Franke died in Fort Wayne on July 10 at the age of 85. He leaves behind a lasting legacy with the team.
After the Komets relocated to Albany, New York, in 1990, Bill and his brothers Steve, Michael, David, and Richard quickly acted to keep professional hockey in Fort Wayne. They acquired the Flint franchise of the International Hockey League, restoring the sport to the city. Under their leadership, the Komets competed in five leagues and won seven championships. For 36 years, Bill was... Full Story
July 7, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets announced today that forward Jack Gorniak has re-signed for the 2026-27 season. Rookie forward Thomas Sinclair will also return next season. The Komets now have seven players under contract for 2026-27.
Gorniak, 26, missed the 2025-26 season due to a training camp injury. A fourth-round pick by Montreal in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, he has played two seasons with the Komets, recording 27 goals, 32 assists, and 59 points in 135 games. He previously played five seasons at the University of Wiscons... Full Story
June 24, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets announced today that head coach Ben Boudreau has signed five players for the upcoming season. Veteran captain Alex Aleardi will return for his third season, joined by returning forward Matt Miller and defenseman Reece Harsch. Rookie forwards Riley Wallack and Cody Morgan have also signed.
Aleardi, 33, has played 473 professional games in the AHL and ECHL. He has served as captain in his hometown for the past two seasons, recording consecutive 46-point seasons over 137 games with the Komets.
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June 19, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN- The Komets announced today that Ben Boudreau will return to Fort Wayne for his second stint with the team after leading the Komets to a Kelly Cup championship in 2021.
Boudreau, 41, spent two years with the Komets as an assistant before being promoted before the 2019 season. He returns to the Komets as the 7th-winningest coach in franchise history with a record of 134-96-27 in three seasons at the helm.
"It takes someone to leave Fort Wayne to truly appreciate how great this organization is," Boudreau s... Full Story
The Fort Wayne Komets are a minor league hockey team. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, they are a member of the ECHL.
Fort Wayne Komets News
Komets Co-Owner Bill Franke Passes Away
July 10, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN - Komets co-owner Bill Franke died in Fort Wayne on July 10 at the age of 85. He leaves behind a lasting legacy with the team.
After the Komets relocated to Albany, New York, in 1990, Bill and his brothers Steve, Michael, David, and Richard quickly acted to keep professional hockey in Fort Wayne. They acquired the Flint franchise of the International Hockey League, restoring the sport to the city. Under their leadership, the Komets competed in five leagues and won seven championships. For 36 years, Bill was... Full StoryMore Fort Wayne Komets stories below
Komets Continue Signings with a Flash
July 7, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets announced today that forward Jack Gorniak has re-signed for the 2026-27 season. Rookie forward Thomas Sinclair will also return next season. The Komets now have seven players under contract for 2026-27.
Gorniak, 26, missed the 2025-26 season due to a training camp injury. A fourth-round pick by Montreal in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, he has played two seasons with the Komets, recording 27 goals, 32 assists, and 59 points in 135 games. He previously played five seasons at the University of Wiscons... Full StoryKomets Start Signing Season
June 24, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets announced today that head coach Ben Boudreau has signed five players for the upcoming season. Veteran captain Alex Aleardi will return for his third season, joined by returning forward Matt Miller and defenseman Reece Harsch. Rookie forwards Riley Wallack and Cody Morgan have also signed.
Aleardi, 33, has played 473 professional games in the AHL and ECHL. He has served as captain in his hometown for the past two seasons, recording consecutive 46-point seasons over 137 games with the Komets.
... Full StoryKomets Bring Back Kelly Cup Winning Coach
June 19, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN- The Komets announced today that Ben Boudreau will return to Fort Wayne for his second stint with the team after leading the Komets to a Kelly Cup championship in 2021.
Boudreau, 41, spent two years with the Komets as an assistant before being promoted before the 2019 season. He returns to the Komets as the 7th-winningest coach in franchise history with a record of 134-96-27 in three seasons at the helm.
"It takes someone to leave Fort Wayne to truly appreciate how great this organization is," Boudreau s... Full StoryFort Wayne Komets News
- Komets Co-Owner Bill Franke Passes Away - July 10, 2026
- Komets Continue Signings with a Flash - July 7, 2026
- Komets Start Signing Season - June 24, 2026
- Komets Bring Back Kelly Cup Winning Coach - June 19, 2026
- Komets' Next Head Coach Arrives Tomorrow - June 18, 2026
- Kallechy Chooses Not to Return to Komets - June 11, 2026
- Season Ends with 4-3 Overtime Loss to Kansas City - June 2, 2026
- Komets Extend Series with 4-1 Win - May 31, 2026
- Komets' Rally Falls Short - May 26, 2026
- Komets Fall 6-4 in Game 3 - May 26, 2026
- Komets Even Series - May 23, 2026
- Komets Fall in Series Opener - May 22, 2026
- Komets Win Series - May 19, 2026
- Komets Can Close out Series at Home - May 18, 2026
- Toledo Forces Game 6 - May 16, 2026
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Fort Wayne Komets Minor League Hockey
League: ECHLHome: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Affiliation: Edmonton Oilers
Website: Fort Wayne Komets site
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| Tue., Jun 2 | L | Fort Wayne 3 at Kansas City 4 (Playoff Gm. 6) | Final (OT) |
| Sun., May 31 | W | Kansas City 1 at Fort Wayne 4 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Tue., May 26 | L | Kansas City 4 at Fort Wayne 2 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | L | Kansas City 6 at Fort Wayne 4 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., May 23 | W | Fort Wayne 4 at Kansas City 3 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Fri., May 22 | L | Fort Wayne 1 at Kansas City 5 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
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- Matt Copponi signs with AHL's Toronto Marlies - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 11)
- Komets co-owner Bill Franke dies at 85 - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 10)
- Komets offseason tracker: Updates on latest moves - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 9)
- Komets extend qualifying offers to six players - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 8)
- Komets offseason tracker: Updates on latest moves - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 8)
- Komets bring back forwards Gorniak, Sinclair - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 8)
- Komets offseason tracker: Updates on latest moves - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 30)
- Security a priority for TinCaps, Fort Wayne FC ahead of Independence Day - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 30)
- Aleardi, Miller among first signings for Boudreau, Komets - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 25)
- Boudreau wrote a letter, now authors new chapter with Komets - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 23)
- Ice Chips: Komets complete future considerations trades - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 21)
- Former Komets coach Ben Boudreau returns to lead team again - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 19)
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