Komets Host Quad City Friday; Three Games Slated For Week 16
Published on January 25, 2010 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release
Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets only had one game scheduled last week, a 1-0 setback at Muskegon Friday. It was the first Fort Wayne regulation loss in 10 games and most Komet streaks were ended including a six-game win streak. P.C. Drouin had a six-game point streak and four-game goal scoring streak snapped. Konstantin Shafranov ended a five-game point streak while Colin Chaulk and Leo Thomas each had three-game point streaks halted. Goalie Tim Haun continues with a seven-game unbeaten streak (6-0-0-1) and five-game win streak going into week 16 and the Komets maintain a five-game home win string.
The Komets get back into action with three games slated for week 16. The week starts with a trip to Port Huron Tuesday for a 7pm faceoff. The Icehawks (27-9-0-3) are in a first-place battle with Muskegon, trailing the Lumberjacks by two points and leading the third-place Komets (23-12-0-2) by nine points. Port Huron is 3-1-0-1 in their last five games after winning their last two outings. Tuesday's game is the third of five meetings at McMorran Arena where the Komets are winless so far this season.
The Komets return home to host the Quad City Mallards Friday at 8pm after an 11-day home break for the Circus at the Coliseum. The Komets grounded the Mallards in their last home game before the Circus 5-3 and lead the series 6-0-0-1. The Mallards host Flint Wednesday before making their fifth of eight trips to Fort Wayne Friday.
The Komets complete the week with a return trip to Port Huron Sunday for a 5pm matinee.
Drouin, Thomas and Icy at Verizon Saturday.....with no game slated again for this Saturday, Komets P.C. Drouin and Leo Thomas will make an appearance at the Verizon Plus store on Coldwater Road, in the Jo Ann Fabrics Shopping Center, Saturday, Jan. 23 from 1pm-3pm. Icy the eagle will also be on hand to greet Komet fans while learning all of the newest technology available through Verizon.
Book Signings at Komet Kuarters Saturday.....Kaleigh Schrock and Matt Syroczynski will join Bob Chase and Blake Sebring at Komet Kuarters, on Coliseum Blvd. by Carlos O'Kelly's, Saturday from 1pm-3pm. Fans will have a chance to stop by and meet Schrock and Syroczynski while having books penned by Chase and Sebring signed. Copies of Bob Chase's "Live From Radio Rinkside" and Sebring's "Legends of The Komets" and "Tales of The Komets" will also be available.
Friday night Marathon Nights.....Friday nights are Marathon Nights at Komet home games. Fans can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer with two fill-ups when the Komets host the Quad City Mallards this Friday, Jan. 29 at 8pm. Fill Up Cards are available at participating Marathon stations.
Great Komet tickets.......Still plenty of great seats available for all upcoming Komet home games. Tickets are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Single game ticket prices for 2009-10 remain the same as last season, ranging from $8.00 to $20.00 for seniors and adults and starting at $6.00 for children. The Komets offer discounts on group tickets sold at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way. For more information visit the Komet office, call 260-483-0011 or visit the Komets' website at www.komets.com.
Radio rink-side......follow the Komets radio-rinkside with Bob Chase, in his 57th consecutive season calling Komet action on WOWO Radio AM 1190. The Komet broadcast can also be heard worldwide at www.komets.com at Comcast KometCast.
Komets.com.....the official website of the Fort Wayne Komets is www.komets.com. In addition to featuring free webcasting of live Komet game radio, Komets.com also provides fans and media with up-to-date team stats, news, interactive fan features and information. Fans can also follow all Komet games with real-time scoring via the IHL and Pointstreak by clicking the Scoreboard at Komets.com.
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