CHL Fort Wayne Komets

Komets Ride Win Streak to Six Games; Return Home

December 5, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release


Fort Wayne, IN -- The Komets improved to 11-5-0 and 22 points with a sweep of a two-game set at Rapid City Friday and Saturday for week seven of the 2011-12 campaign. Fort Wayne trails first-place Evansville by a point in the battle to the top of the Turner Conference entering the season's eighth week. The Komets extended their win streak to a CHL season-high six games. The Komets also pushed their road win streak to a CHL season-high six games.

The Komets completed their season series against Rapid City, taking the series 4-1-0.

Komets of the week --

- Nick Boucher (10-3-0) won both games played at Rapid City for the week to extend his win streak to five games and remains unbeaten in six road appearances (6-0). Boucher stopped 54 of 57 shots for a 1.50 goals-against average and .947 save percentage for the week and completes week seven with a CHL-best 2.25 goals-against average after 14 games. Boucher earned third star mention Friday and second star Saturday.

- Right wing Bobby Chaumont scored a goal in each game at Rapid City, including the game winner Saturday, to extend his goal-scoring streak to a current CHL-high four games (4 goals).

- Center Colin Chaulk recorded his second three-point game of the season Friday at Rapid City scoring the game-winning goal and adding two assists. Chaulk was awarded first star for his effort in Friday's 3-2 win at Rapid City.

- Komet defenseman Brent Henley contributed a goal and an assist while posting a +2 in the Komets' 3-1 win at Rapid City Saturday to earn first-star of the game honors. After 11 games with the Komets, the defenseman has two goals, five points and a plus/minus of +11 along with 43 penalty minutes.

Milestones --

- Veteran center Colin Chaulk's assist on Chris Auger's goal Friday at Rapid City was his 500th all-time Fort Wayne career assist (regular season and playoffs).

- Rookie left winger Stephon Thorne contributed to the Komets' 3-1 win at Rapid City Saturday with his first career goal, a short-handed effort, for the first goal of the game.

Taking a shot -The Komets were awarded their first penalty shot of the season Saturday at Rapid City at 12:08 of the third period. Skater Artem Podshendyalov missed his attempt against Rush goaltender Danny Battochio. It was Podshendyalov's second career penalty shot. He was awarded a shot last season against Dayton's Jeff Jakaitis Jan. 1, 2011 in which Jakaitis made the save.

GAMES THIS WEEK

Komets skate at Bloomington Friday -- The Komets will travel to Bloomington Friday to face the Blaze at 8:05pm ET. It will be the Komets first of five visits to the U.S. Cellular Coliseum this season and the second meeting of the year after the Komets' 3-1 Thanksgiving home win over the Blaze earlier. Bloomington (3-12-2, 8 points) is idle this week until they host the Komets Friday. The Blaze are coming off two road losses from last weekend but have won their last two home games.

IceMen visit Saturday -- The Komets return for their first home game since Thanksgiving (15 days) when Evansville visits for a 7:30pm faceoff Saturday. It's the fifth meeting of the season with the series knotted at 2-2. The Komets upended the IceMen 5-2 in the last meeting at Evansville Nov. 17. Evansville (11-4-1, 23 points) enters the week edging the Komets by a point for first place in the Turner Conference. The IceMen will host Dayton Friday before traveling to Fort Wayne Saturday.

Komets welcome Gems Sunday -- The Komets will host their second of five Sunday matinees when Dayton visits this Sunday at 5pm. It's Dayton's second of seven visits this year. The Komets crushed the Gems 5-2 at Hara Arena Nov. 26 in the last meeting to take a 2-1-0 series lead. Dayton (8-6-4, 20 points) enters the week in third place of the Turner Conference, trailing the Komets by two points and first-place Evansville by three. The Gems finished last week with a split of a two-game series at Missouri and are 6-2-1 in their last nine outings. Dayton skates at Evansville Friday and hosts Quad City Saturday before making the trip to Fort Wayne Sunday.

Applebee's Tip-A-Komet for Make-A-Wish Tuesday -- The Komets invite fans to join them for dinner at Applebee's on North Clinton Street, located by the Coliseum, this Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The entire Komet team will be waiting tables for the evening and all tips benefit Applebee's Make-A-Wish fundraising. Get dinner at Applebee's Tuesday with a Komet serving as your waiter to benefit Make-A-Wish! For more information call 260-483-0011.

Operation Komet Kare Package starts Saturday -- Komet fans can support our troops by bringing donations such as books, magazines, DVD's, snacks, T-Shirts, soap, socks and other gift items to the next three Komet home games beginning this Saturday when the Komets host Evansville at 7:30pm. Operation Komet Kare Package continues at Sunday's home game against Dayton at 5pm and again Saturday, Dec. 17 when Evansville visits at 7:30pm. For more information on types of items to donate please call the Komet office at 260-483-0011.

Hottest Ticket In Town -- Tickets for all 60th Anniversary Komet home games are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at TicketMaster. The Komets offer discounts on group tickets sold at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way. For more ticket information visit the Komet office, call 260-483-0011 or visit the Komets' website at www.komets.com.

INC Soundoff with the Komets Monday nights -- The Komets, along with I ndiana's News Center and title sponsor PHP, present a live weekly televised sports program on Monday nights at 7:30 on WPTA TV 21 Alive. The show is televised live from Wrigley Field Bar and Grill each week throughout the 2011-12 season with INC's Tommy Schoegler as host. Komet players and personnel will serve as co-hosts during the half-hour program. The show will also feature highlights, interviews, call-ins and special segments. TONIGHT, Dec. 5, forwards Tom Mele and Kaleigh Schrock will be special guests.

60th Anniversary Komet Hockey on WOWO -- The Komets and WOWO Radio News-Talk 1190 AM have partnered once again for 2011-12. Broadcaster Bob Chase will call the action for his 59th consecutive season radio-rinkside. All games broadcast on radio, home and away, can be heard online at Xfinity KometCast. Most games will be broadcast on WOWO Radio News-Talk 1190 AM with ESPN Radio AM 1380 as an alternative when scheduling conflicts occur.

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