ECHL Fort Wayne Komets

Komets Add Pair of Netminders to Roster

March 21, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release


Fort Wayne, IN --- The Komets announced today that goaltenders Matt Grogan and Kevin Murdock have agreed to terms and both are expected to be in the lineup tonight when the Komets host the Gwinnett Gladiators at 8pm.

Grogan, 25, recently completed a four-year college career with the University of Connecticut in the NCAA (AHA). The Gilbert, Arizona native was named the NCAA (AHA) Goaltender of the Year last season during his junior year posting a 1.93 goals-against average and .937 save percentage in 23 games while leading all netminders with an AHA best .738 winning percentage. In addition, Grogan was selected to the NCAA (AHA) Third All-Conference Team. Grogan finished his collegiate stint with the Huskies this season appearing in a career year high 26 games and registering a 2.47 goals-against average and .923 save percentage. Prior to college hockey Grogan skated two seasons of juniors with Bismarck of the NAHL from 2007 to 2009.

Murdock, 23, finished a three-year stint with Lake Superior State this year posting an overall CCHA career goals-against average of 2.94 during his stay with the Lakers. Murdock appeared in two years of juniors with the Lincoln Stars of the USHL where he led league goalies with 2.24 goals-against average and .920 save percentage during 2008-09 and was named a USHL All-Star.

Player moves today-- Larkin Saalfrank (G) has been released as emergency backup goaltender. Kenton Miller (F) and Jace Coyle (D) have been placed on reserve. Kaleigh Schrock (F) and Chris Auger (F) have been activated from reserve.

Busy weekend-- The Komets will be home for two games this weekend starting with the Gladiators tonight at 8:00. Saturday the Komets kickoff a home-and-home series when they welcome the Kalamazoo Wings for a 7:30pm faceoff. Sunday the Komets face the Wings at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo at 3pm.

Prior to Sunday's match at Kalamazoo, there will be a legends game between former Komets and Wings. Among those expected to be in the Komet legends lineup are Ron Leef, Doug Rigler, Brian McKee, Kelly Miller, John Hilworth, Jimmy Logan, Kevin Bertram, Konstantin Shafranov, Kelly Hurd, Steve Fletcher, Olivier Legault and Adam Lewis. The legends game is slated for a 1pm start.

Tip-A-Komet Tuesday at Applebee's-- The Komets invite all fans to another Tip-A-Komet benefit at Applebee's North Clinton location by the Coliseum Tuesday, March 25, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Fans have a chance to be served dinner by a Komet player as the entire team will be on-hand for the special night at Applebee's. Tips benefit Applebee's Vera Bradley Foundation fundraising efforts. For more information fans can call the Komet office at 260-483-0011.

Hottest Ticket In Town-- Komet single game tickets are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com. For ticket information and special savings on Komet Group Ticket packages, visit www.komets.com or call the Komet office at 260-483-0011.

Komet hockey on WOWO and Xfinity KometCast-- The legendary Bob Chase is celebrating his 61st consecutive season behind the Komet microphone for most games this season. Komet games are broadcast on WOWO Radio AM 1190 and FM 92.3. All broadcasts, home and away, can also be heard worldwide at www.komets.com at Xfinity KometCast.

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