IHL 2 Fort Wayne Komets

Komets improve pace over last season

Published on February 9, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release


Fort Wayne, IN --- The Komets completed week 16 of the 2003-04 campaign with a 30-13-4 record, bettering their record by 3 wins after 47 games played last season.

The Komets started the week with a 3-2 shootout loss at Richmond for the Komet's first setback in 9 games tying the UHL season-high winning streak at 8, also set by Richmond (10/24/03-11/14/03). David-Alexandre Beauregard and Adam Lewis each scored regulation goals for the Komets while goalie Kevin St. Pierre took the "SOL" stopping 26 of 28 shots in regulation. St. Pierre's winning streak was stopped, setting a new Komet record of 10 consecutive wins by a goaltender in a UHL season. The shootout took 13 rounds to complete, also a new Fort Wayne record for number of shootout rounds in a UHL game.

Thursday the Komets posted their 30th win of the season dominating the Beacons in Port Huron 5-1 to remain unbeaten in regulation 14 straight games. St. Pierre picked up his 25th win of the season making 21 saves while Dustin Virag, Ryan Severson, Seasn Venedam, Kelly Perrault and Colin Chaulk each scored for the Komets.

Friday in Muskegon the Komets dropped a 6-4 decision to the Fury. St. Pierre started the game and allowed 4 goals on 18 shots. Kelly Shields registered the loss making 13 saves on 14 shots in 27:11 of relief. Bobby Stewart notched a pair while Venedam and Lewis each added tallies. It was the Komets first regulation loss in 15 outings.

Saturday the Komets finally returned home to face the visiting Flint Generals in front of a crowd of 10,507 for the third sell-out of the season. The Generals doubled-up the Komets 4-2 in the match as St. Pierre posted his first regulation loss in 14 appearances stopping 15 of 18 shots. Danny Stewart and Virag each scored for the Komets in the game.

This week the Komets are off until they host Kalamazoo Friday at 8pm, travel to Missouri Saturday for an 8:30pm start (Fort Wayne time) and return home for a Sunday match at 5pm against the Richmond RiverDogs.

Still plenty of good seats remain on sale for all Komet home games remaining. Tickets can be purchased at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Komet games this week:
Friday, Feb. 13.....at Komets vs Kalamazoo Wings, 8:05pm (Radio: WOWO AM 1190)
Saturday, Feb. 14.....Komets at Missouri River Otters, 8:30pm Fort Wayne time (Radio: WOWO AM 1190)
Sunday, Feb. 15.....at Komets vs Richmond RiverDogs, 5:05pm (Radio: WOWO AM 1190)
All games this week will be webcast via Comcast KometCast at www.komets.com.

Komet practices this week:
Monday, Feb. 9 10am-11:30am at the coliseum
Tuesday, Feb. 10 10am-11:30am at the coliseum
Wednesday, Feb. 11 10am-11:30am at the coliseum
Thursday, Feb. 12 10am-11:30am at the coliseum
Friday, Feb. 13 10am-11am at the coliseum
Tuesday, Feb. 17 10:30am-noon at the McMillen Ice Arena

Komet leaders: Colin Chaulk 60 points, 42 assists.....David-Alexandre Beauregard 25 goals, 10 power play goals, 5 game winning goals.....Kevin Schmidt +34 (league high).....Kevin Kotyluk 213 penalty minutes....Kelly Perrault 169 shots.....Kevin St. Pierre (league-high) 2.07 goals-against average and .922 save percentage.

Komet streaks: defenseman Kelly Perrault is riding a 5-game point streak (1-8=9) and 6-game road point streak (10 pts).....Sean Venedam has a 3-game point streak (2-4=6).....Dustin Virag has points in 3 straight games (2-1=3).....defenseman Kevin Schmidt has skated in 209 consecutive games (+81) and has not missed a regular season or playoff game since his first game with the Komets Oct. 12, 2001, at New Haven.

Milestones: winger David-Alexandre Beauregard has registered 199 career UHL goals going into games this week.

Komets of the week: POTW: Defenseman Kelly Perrault, 4gp, 1g, 5a, 6pts, +3. GOTW: Kevin St. Pierre, 4gp, 1-1-1, 210:21, 10ga, 2.85 ave., 76/86, .884 spct.

Topping the UHL: Komet defense is stingiest allowing only 120 goals in 47 games for a 2.55 goals-against average per game.....defenseman Kevin Schmidt leads with +34.....Kevin St. Pierre leads UHL goalies with 2.07 average and .922 save percentage.....defenseman Steve Rodberg leads rookies with +16.....Kelly Perrault leads defensemen with 16 goals, 39 assists and 55 points (also with 7 ppg, 28 pp pts, 169 shots).

Marathon Night Friday.....this Friday night is Marathon Night again as the Komets host the Kalamazoo Wings. As part of Old Time Komet Hockey night, Friday night Komet games start at 8pm and Komet fans can get Fill Up cards at any participating Marathon location around the Fort Wayne area for "buy one, get one free" ticket offers.

Got tickets.....tickets for all Komet home games are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Komets.com.....the Komet's official home on the internet is www.komets.com. Updated Komet news and information as well as stats, schedules, upcoming events, Comcast KometCast and more can be found at the Komet's website www.komets.com.

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