CHL Fort Wayne Komets

Komets Sign Defenseman Simon Mangos; Roster Grows by Three

Published on August 3, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release


Fort Wayne, IN -- The Komets announced Wednesday that three more players have agreed to terms and have been added to the preseason roster.

Defenseman Simon Mangos and forwards Adam Krug and Shane Heffernan have inked agreements and will be in the Komet camp when it opens on Monday, Oct. 10.

Mangos, 31, will be joining fellow 2011 CHL champion Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Brett Smith and Jamie Milam in the Fort Wayne lineup. Mangos and Smith were also teammates for four years at Ferris State University prior to turning pro in 2004. The Cambridge, Ontario native led CHL defensemen in the 2011 playoffs with four goals and 15 points in 21 games. Mangos posted five goals and 32 points last year in regular season play and registered a career year in 2009-10 with 33 assists and 45 points in 63 games with Bossier-Shreveport.

"Simon was a very important player for Bossier-Shreveport last year," Komet general manager David Franke said. "He is a veteran defenseman who can skate very well, move the puck and provide some offense. With Simon's signing to go along with Bossier-Shreveport teammate Jamie Milam and Komet All-Star Frankie DeAngelis, we have a trio that amassed over 120 points last season in the CHL." Mangos will be entering his eighth pro season and fourth CHL campaign.

Krug, 28, will be starting his fourth year as a pro after leading the Nijmegen Devils in Holland last season with 51 assists and 81 points in 40 European league games. Krug added four goals and 15 points in seven playoff games with Nijmegen. The Livonia, Michigan native is a brother of Matt Krug who appeared in three regular season games with Fort Wayne last year and all eight of the Komets' playoff games.

Heffernan, 23, skated AAHL stints during 2008-09 and 2009-10 with Chi-Town, Chicago and Evansville. The Kitchener, Ontario native was the AAHL's scoring champion during 2008-09 posting 34 goals and 91 points in 38 games, splitting the season between Chi-Town and Evansville. Last year the forward appeared in 36 games with Tonsberg of Norway posting 24 goals and 25 assists for 49 points to rank fourth in scoring with Tonsberg.

The Komets' preseason roster reaches 16 players with the addition of Mangos, Krug and Heffernan including 11 forwards, four defensemen and one goaltender.

Fort Wayne Komets preseason roster as of Aug. 3, 2011

No. Forwards Pos S Ht Wt Place of Birth Birthdate 2010-11 Team GP G A Pts PIM

1 22 Danny Lapointe C L 6-2 184 Victoria, BC 9/10/84 Ruijters, Netherlands 24 16 13 29 71

Fort Wayne, CHL 36 6 10 16 22

2 41 Brett Smith C L 5-8 180 Guelph, Ont 8/31/81 Bossier-Shreveport, CHL 57 20 35 55 60

3 61 Chris Auger C L 5-10 180 Bellville, Ont 12/16/87 Mississippi, CHL 42 14 11 25 29

4 71 P.C. Drouin LW L 6-2 200 St. Lambert, Que 4/22/74 Fort Wayne, IHL 61 14 30 44 55

5 79 Kaleigh Schrock RW R 5-11 180 Fort Wayne, IN 10/17/84 Fort Wayne, IHL 60 15 10 25 142

6 91 Colin Chaulk C L 6-0 199 Toronto, Ont 1/7/77 Fort Wayne, IHL 39 10 30 40 51

7 -- Todd McIlrath F L 5-9 185 Livonia, MI 2/27/86 Battle Creek, AAHL 8 6 11 17 29

8 -- Tom Mele F L 6-0 186 Bronx, NY 2/23/86 American Int ‚¬â„¢l, NCAA 33 10 9 19 25

9 -- Jordy Trottier F R 5-11 180 Bozeman, MT 11/5/88 Bentley Univ, AHA 21 0 3 3 10

10 -- Adam Krug F R 5-11 170 Livonia, MI 6/6/83 Nijmegen, Holland 40 25 43 68 82

11 -- Shane Heffernan F L 5-10 184 Kitchener, Ont 9/28/87 Tonsberg, Norway 36 24 25 49 45

No. Defense Pos S Ht Wt Place of Birth Birthdate 2010-11 Team GP G A Pts PIM

12 14 Frankie DeAngelis D L 5-10 185 Woodbridge, Ont 2/15/85 Fort Wayne, CHL 54 11 33 44 46

13 72 Craig Cescon D L 6-2 195 Mississauga, Ont 8/18/86 Flint, IHL 60 1 5 6 174

14 -- Jamie Milam D R 6-0 200 Lake Orion, MI 5/13/84 Bossier-Shreveport, CHL 66 17 31 48 26

15 -- Simon Mangos D R 5-10 203 Cambridge, Ont 2/15/80 Bossier-Shreveport, CHL 61 5 27 32 24

No. Goaltenders Pos C Ht Wt Place of Birth Birthdate 2010-11 Team GP Ave W L T/SL

16 33 Nick Boucher G L 5-11 175 Leduc, Alb 12/29/80 Fort Wayne, IHL 42 2.96 18 15 6

Simon Mangos, Defense, Born Feb 15 1980, Cambridge, ONT, Ht 5.10, Wt 203, Shoots R

Fans invited to Guy Dupuis retirement celebration -- Komet fans looking for a way to show Guy Dupuis their appreciation for his years of great hockey, community service and memories can join the Guy Dupuis Retirement Celebration Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 6pm-9pm at Vince's Restaurant, 10460 Maysville Road. The event is open to all Komet and Guy Dupuis fans. Dupuis will be available for pictures, autographs and conversation.

Exhibition game dates announced -- The eight-time champion Komets will skate two exhibition games prior to the opening of the 2011-12 regular season. Both tune-ups will be against the Dayton Gems with the first preseason tilt scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14 at Hara Arena in Dayton at 7:30pm. The Komets will reciprocate by hosting Dayton Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5pm at the Memorial Coliseum. The Komets' 60th anniversary season home opener will be Saturday, Oct. 22 with the opponent yet to be determined.

Komet 2011-12 Season Tickets on sale -- Season tickets for the 60th anniversary season of Komet Hockey in Fort Wayne are on sale at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way. For more information visit the Komet office, call 260-483-0011 or click here. Many 60th anniversary events and promotions are planned for an unforgettable season. There will be recognition of past Komets throughout the season with special ceremonies, autograph sessions and presentations planned. New members will be inducted into The Komet Hall of Fame along with exciting new endeavors both live and on the coliseum video board throughout the season. Caution: Fans should watch out in particular for the return of Captain Komet.

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