Komets move into three-way tie for first place
Published on November 17, 2008 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release
Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets moved into a three-way first-place tie in the IHL with Muskegon and Port Huron after the fifth week of play winning one of three games. After 11 games the Komets stand at 7-4-0-0 for 14 points.
The Komets started week five with a 3-1 victory at Flint before suffering their first home loss of the season to Muskegon Friday 5-4, ending a three-game home win string. Saturday the Komets were turned back at Kalamazoo 6-2 giving the Wings their first win in three meeting this season over Fort Wayne.
Leading the IHL: The Komets enter the sixth week of 2008-09 leading the league with 54 goals scored for an IHL best 4.91 per game average. The Komets also have the IHL's top power play unit with a 23.1% power play efficiency rating. Left wing P.C. Drouin and enter Mathieu Curadeau each lead with 11 goals while center Colin Chaulk leads with 16 assists including a league-best seven power play assists. Defenseman Kevin Bertram has a league-high plus/minus of +11. Center Rick Varone leads IHL rookies with six goals, eight assists and 14 points. Guy Dupuis tops defensemen with 13 assists and 17 points along with 39 shots.
O'Connor in the fold.....the Komets welcomed rookie forward Sean O'Connor to the lineup last week. O'Connor completed his first three games with the Komets collecting his first pro goal Friday against Muskegon and dished an assist Saturday in Kalamazoo for a two-game point streak.
Defenseman Kevin Bertram also has points in his last two games (1 goal, 2 assists) while center Colin Chaulk had his league-high eight-game point streak (3 goals, 16 assists) snapped Saturday at Kalamazoo.
Leaders of the week: Week five leaders were left wing P.C. Drouin with four goals, including two power play tallies, and five points. Defenseman Guy Dupuis passed a team-high five assists for the week.
Aiming for 500: Komet head coach Al Sims registered his 499th coaching career win Thursday with a 3-1 victory at Flint. Sims will have a chance to reach 500 when the Komets host Port Huron Friday night at 8:00.
Leading at the gate: The Komets drew a crowd of 8,332 fans for Friday night's home game against Muskegon. Fort Wayne leads all pro minor leagues with a per game average attendance of 8,919 after four home games.
Komets home for two this weekend
Streaking Hawks here Friday.....for the first time this season the Komets will host a home doubleheader weekend. Friday the hot Port Huron Icehawks visit for an 8pm faceoff. The co-leading Hawks completed last week on a roll of 5 straight wins. Port Huron hasn't lost a match since Nov. 1 at Flint 3-1. Port Huron starts the week after a 4-3 shootout win at Flint last Saturday night, the first shootout in the IHL this season. Friday's tilt will be the second meeting of 15 this season. The Komets spoiled Port Huron's home and season opener Oct. 17 6-2 in the only previous meeting. The Icehawks will host Kalamazoo Tuesday night before making their first trip of the season to Fort Wayne Friday.
Wings visit Saturday....the Komets will entertain the Kalamazoo Wings Saturday at 7:30pm. The Komets will have a chance to avenge a 6-2 setback at Kalamazoo last Saturday. It will be the second of eight Kalamazoo visits and the fourth of 16 meetings this season. The Wings won both games played last week and will put their two-game win streak at risk with a visit to Port Huron Tuesday. Kalamazoo will host Bloomington Friday before traveling to Fort Wayne Saturday.
Used Cell Phone Collection Saturday.....The Komets in conjunction with the O'Daniel Automotive Group will be collecting your no-longer-used cell phones at the game this Saturday night. All cell phones donated will benefit the Disabled Amercian Veterans of Allen County.
Fill 'er Up and SAVE! Again this season the Komets have teamed with Marathon for big savings at the ticket office. With every two fill-ups fans can cash in on a "buy one, get one free" ticket offer honored at all Komet Friday night games. Marathon/Komet fill up cards are available at all participating Marathons in the local area. Fill 'er Up for Komet savings!
Tickets.....tickets for all 2008-09 Komet home games are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com. The Komets offer discounts on group tickets sold at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way in Fort Wayne. Season tickets also continue to be on sale. For more information visit the Komet office, or the Komets' website at www.komets.com, or call 260-483-0011.
KOMETS PLANNER
Komet games this week
Friday, Nov. 21.....Port Huron Icehawks at Komets, 8pm, WOWO AM 1190
Saturday, Nov. 22.....Kalamazoo Wings at Komets, 7:30pm, WOWO AM 1190
All games broadcast on radio are webcast free at www.Komets.com Comcast KometCast
Komet practice schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 18.....10am-noon at McMillen Ice Arena
Wednesday, Nov. 19.....10am-noon at McMillen Ice Arena
Thursday, Nov. 20.....10am-noon at McMillen Ice Arena
Friday, Nov. 21.....10am-11am at the coliseum
Saturday, Nov. 22.....no practice on ice
Sunday, Nov. 23....no practice on ice
Monday, Nov. 24.....10am-noon at the coliseum
Komets Schedule
Komet Hockey On The Web and Air.....most Komet games will be broadcast on WOWO Radio AM 1190 this year with Bob Chase at the Fort Wayne microphone for his 56th consecutive season. Some games will be aired on WKJG/ESPN Radio AM 1380 as an alternative when conflicts occur. All games aired on radio will also be available free on the internet at Comcast KometCast at www.komets.com. Fans can follow the official scoring of all Komet games this season by clicking on the "Scoreboard" at www.komets.com.
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.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from November 17, 2008
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- Kalamazoo's Jason Tapp Skates Away With Weekly Award - Kalamazoo Wings
- K-Wings Weekly - Kalamazoo Wings
- Icehawks Enter Week With Share Of First Place - Port Huron Icehawks
- Lincourt Rookie Of Week - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- IHL Announces Weekly Honors For Week Five - IHL 2
- Icehawks Fly To Five Straight - IHL 2
- Komets move into three-way tie for first place - Fort Wayne Komets
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