
Komet's Kurk UHL Goaltender of the Week
April 17, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release
Fort Wayne, IN --- The United Hockey League announced today that Komet goaltender Kevin Kurk has been named the UHL Goaltender of the Week for the period ending Sunday, April 16.
Kurk, 25, won both appearances of the week stopping the visiting Muskegon Fury Friday night 5-2 making 23 saves on 25 shots and turning back the Tarry Cup Champion Kalamazoo Wings Saturday night in Fort Wayne 4-3 blocking 23 of 26 shots. For the week Kurk posted a 2.50 goals-against average stopping 46 of 51 shots for a .902 save percentage and extended his unbeaten (in regulation) streak to 9 games (7-0-2).
Kurk finished the month of April with a 3-0-1 record in 4 games played and posted a 2.00 goals-against average and collected 95 shots on 103 shots for a .922 save percentage for the month.
The Orchard Park, New York native completed the season with a 9-4-2 mark, 2.50 goals-against average and .910 save percentage after appearing in 18 games.
• Discuss this story on the International Hockey League 2 message board...
International Hockey League 2 Stories from April 17, 2006
- Kalamazoo Wings capture Tarry Cup - IHL 2
- Komet's Kurk UHL Goaltender of the Week - Fort Wayne Komets
- Kalamazoo Wings week in review - Kalamazoo Wings
- Tarry Cup champions set destination Colonial Cup Friday - Kalamazoo Wings
- Hogs announce first round playoff schedule - Rockford IceHogs
- Komets face Hogs in first round - Fort Wayne Komets
- Richmond's Oliveira and Fort Wayne's Kurk earn weekly honors - IHL 2
- Mallards Headed to Danbury to Begin Playoffs - Quad City Mallards
- Mechanics clinch first playoff berth - Motor City Mechanics
- Afr Announces New General Manager For Team and Arena - Elmira Jackals
- Generals announce press conference - Flint Generals
- Fury announce first round playoff schedule - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- First Round Playoff Dates are set - Motor City Mechanics
- Mallards and Trashers Set First Round Schedule - Quad City Mallards
- Trashers begin playoffs Friday at home - Danbury Trashers
- Trashers host Quad City Friday and Saturday - Danbury Trashers
- Rockford closes out regular season taking three of four points - Rockford IceHogs
- Frostbite Open Playoffs on Friday - Adirondack Frostbite
- Adirondack Frostbite Weekly - Adirondack Frostbite
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Fort Wayne Komets Stories
- Komets Win Game Seven 4-1 to Advance to Next Round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs
- Komets Force Game Seven with 6-1 Win over Heartlanders
- Komets Face Elimination After 5-2 Loss at Iowa
- Fort Wayne's Garver Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Equipment Manager of the Year
- Komets Fall in Double OT 3-2

