Komets Announce End of Season Awards; Marino Named MVP
March 30, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release
Fort Wayne, IN ---The Komets announced their End-of-Season Player Awards Saturday night following the regular season home finale against the Kalamazoo Wings at the Memorial Coliseum. The awards were presented as follows: Bud Gallmeier Memorial Trophy/Community Service Award, for community service and dedication to the game of hockey in memory of long-time Komet beat writer Bud Gallmeier: Charlie Effinger
The Wiegmann Family "True Komet" Award, exemplifying team spirit and a positive attitude on and off the ice: Brett Smith
The NOB Brick Award, for the Stonewall Defensive Forward of the season: J.M. Rizk
The Mr. Hustle Award, in honor of the memory of Cliff and Jean Fell, Jim and William Fell, and Pat Curtis, long-time Komet fans. The award considers a player's personal statistics (goals, assists and on-ice hits at home) and overall up-tempo style of game: Brandon Marino
The Unsung Hero Award, the Komets' 5/30 award in tribute to Komet Hall-of-Famers Robbie Irons and Terry Pembroke, given t the player whose hard work, dedication to his teammates and love of the game is in the true spirit of Komet legends Robbie Irons and Terry Pembroke: Brett Smith
The Komet Kuarters Most Improved Player Award: Ryan Hegarty
The Komet Defenseman of the Year Award: Tyler Butler
The Komet Rookie of the Year Award: Matt Firman
The Komet Most Valuable Player Award, known as the Foss Folk Memorial Trophy sponsored by the Folk family and voted on by the Komet players themselves: Brandon Marino
End of Season Party and Jersey Auction-The Komets will hold the annual End of Season Party and Jersey Auction Tuesday, April 2, in the Appleseed Room of the Memorial Coliseum. Doors open at 6:30pm and the jersey auction starts at 7pm. Game worn player jerseys will be auctioned to the highest bidders.
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