
Komet Nick Boucher Snags CHL Goalie of the Month
January 5, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release
Fort Wayne, IN -- The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced Thursday that Fort Wayne Komet goaltender Nick Boucher has been named the Sher-Wood/CHL Goaltender of the Month for December, 2011.
Boucher, 31, appeared in 12 of 14 Komet games during December leading CHL goalies with a 10-1-1 record, 2.04 goals-against average and .930 save percentage. During the month the veteran netminder made 321 saves on 345 shots faced and posted two shutouts. Boucher finished the month riding a seven-game unbeaten string (7-0-1) and five-game win streak.
Boucher completed December leading CHL goaltenders overall with an 18-4-1 record, 2.21 goals-against average and three shutouts in 24 games played.
The Leduc, Alberta native is serving his fifth straight season with the Komets and ninth as a pro. Boucher also was named CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Dec. 11.
Boucher will be the starting goaltender for the 2012 CHL All-Star Game. He and teammate Brett Smith will represent Fort Wayne at the CHL All-Star Game in Prescott Valley, Arizona next Wednesday, Jan. 11, when the CHL All-Stars play the Arizona Sundogs.
KOMETS HOME FOR TWO THIS WEEKEND
DAYTON GEMS VISIT FRIDAY AND SUNDAY
The Komets and Gems (11-13-6, 28 points) will meet for three games in three nights this weekend when Dayton visits Fort Wayne Friday at 8pm. It will be the first Fort Wayne Friday night home game since Nov. 18. The Komets will travel to Dayton Saturday for a 7pm faceoff at Hara Arena and then the two teams will return to Fort Wayne for a 5pm matinee Sunday at the Memorial Coliseum.
Komet spaceman jersey auction is underway --
The Komets' game worn 60th anniversary spaceman jerseys are up for auction online now.
Fans can place bids until 11am Jan. 14, but individual auctions may last longer if the bidding is active. See bidding instructions and bid now by clicking here.
Bobblehead Giveaway Sunday -- Hey Komet bobblehead collectors! Get your tickets early for this Sunday's game against the Dayton Gems. 1,000 Colin Chaulk Bobblehead dolls will be given away to the first 1,000 fans thru the turnstiles.
Faceoff Sunday is 5pm, doors open at 4pm!
Hottest Ticket In Town -- Tickets for all 60th Anniversary Komet home games are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at TicketMaster. The Komets offer discounts on group tickets sold at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way. For more ticket information visit the Komet office, call 260-483-0011 or visit the Komets' website at www.komets.com.
INC Soundoff with the Komets Monday nights -- The Komets, along with I ndiana's News Center and title sponsor PHP, present a live weekly televised sports program on Monday nights at 7:30 on WPTA TV 21 Alive. The show is televised live from Wrigley Field Bar and Grill each week throughout the 2011-12 season with INC's Tommy Schoegler as host. Komet players and personnel will serve as co-hosts during the half-hour program. The show will also feature highlights, interviews, call-ins and special segments.
60th Anniversary Komet Hockey on WOWO -- The Komets and WOWO Radio News-Talk 1190 AM have partnered once again for 2011-12. Broadcaster Bob Chase will call the action for his 59th consecutive season radio-rinkside. All games broadcast on radio, home and away, can be heard online at Xfinity KometCast. Most games will be broadcast on WOWO Radio News-Talk 1190 AM with ESPN Radio AM 1380 as an alternative when scheduling conflicts occur.
Komets.com -- The official website for the Fort Wayne Komets is www.komets.com. In addition to live gamecasts, the Komets' home on the web also features news, stats, interactive fan features and information as well as real-time scoring via the CHL and Pointstreak.
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- Dayton Gems Host Beer League Exhibition Game Saturday - Dayton Gems
- Komet Nick Boucher Snags CHL Goalie of the Month - Fort Wayne Komets
- Fort Wayne's Nick Boucher Named Sher-Wood/CHL Goaltender of the Month - CHL
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