IHL 2 Fort Wayne Komets

Komets meet UHL trade deadline with rookie pick up

Published on March 18, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release


Fort Wayne, IN — The Komets announced this afternoon that they have acquired rookie winger Cole Bassett from the Missouri River Otters for cash and a fourth round North American Amateur Draft pick just prior to the UHL's trade deadline of 3pm today.

Bassett, 22, skated 4 years with Minnesota St. University in the NCAA from 1999-2004. Upon completion of his collegiate play the left winger skated stints with Quad City (2/8/04-3/7/04, 7gp, 0pts, 4pim) and Missouri (3/13/04-4/10/04, 13gp, 2g, 6a, 6pim) last season.

Bassett has appeared in 36 games this season with Missouri netting 8 goals and 12 points while accumulating 12 penalty minutes. Bassett is expected to report to Fort Wayne early next week.




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