IHL 2 Fort Wayne Komets

Komets make more player moves

Published on December 13, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release


Fort Wayne, IN --- The Komets announced today that they have added 2 rookies to the roster while giving up 2 rookies in trade. Winger Michael Wiggins and defenseman Josh VanderBreggen have been traded to Roanoke for defenseman Matt Kenny. Kenny, 25, made his professional debut this season with the Vipers skating 19 games and scoring 2 goals while accumulating 13 penalty minutes.

Wiggins completed 4 seasons at the University of Wisconsin-Superior NCAA last year and appeared in 6 games with the Komets at the end of the regular season. In 22 games this season the rookie skater scored 3 goals and 9 points with 10 penalty minutes. VanderBreggen appeared in 7 games with the Komets over the last 2 weeks (0 pts, 21 pim) after starting the year with Richmond (8 gp, 0 pts, 6 pim).

The Komets also announced today that they have acquired first year defenseman Justin Laverdiere off waivers from Elmira. Laverdiere, 22, made his pro debut with the Jackals this season registering 1 goal, 3 points and 7 penalty minutes in 11 games. Laverdiere practiced with the Komets today and may see action this weekend when the Komets host Adirondack Friday night at 8:00.

Komet roster changes over the last 2 weeks (descending order): Justin Laverdiere (F) added to roster, Matt Kenny (D) added to roster, Michael Wiggins (F) traded to Roanoke, Josh VanderBreggen (D) traded to Roanoke, Andrew Luciuk (C) added to roster, Todd Nowicki (F) released, Kelly Miller (F) added to roster, Matt Hunter (F) added to roster, Dustin Virag (F) traded to Kalamazoo, Todd Nowicki (F) added to roster, Kevin Kurk (G) added to roster, Zach Sikich (G) released, Andrew Bozoian (D) added to roster, Josh VanderBreggen (D) added to roster, Shawn Smith (D) released, Damir Brujic (D) released.

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