Komets streak to five straight wins
December 6, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release
Fort Wayne, IN --- The Komets swept all 4 games played for the week to extend their winning streak to 5 games. Fort Wayne gained 8 points in the UHLs Western Conference and improved to 15-7-1. The Komets enter week 9 of the 2004-05 campaign trailing first-place Rockford by a slim 2-point margin.
Wednesday the Komets corralled the conference rival IceHogs in Rockford 5-0 in the first of 2 shutouts for the week. Goaltender Kevin St. Pierre earned his first shutout of the season stopping 38 Rockford shots. It was the veteran netminders 12th UHL shutout and the 21st of his career. Chris Grenville notched a pair for the 3rd time this season while Dan Stewart, Troy Neumeier and Sean Venedam each added markers.
Friday the Komets wrenched the Mechanics in Motor City 7-1 in the first ever meeting between the two teams. Stewart registered his first 2-goal outing of the season. Adding tallies were David Hukalo, Colin Chaulk, P.C. Drouin, Steve Rodberg and Venedam. Defenseman Jason Kean passed a pair of helpers and goalie St. Pierre registered the win making 30 saves.
The Komets traveled to Muskegon Saturday night and upended the defending Colonial Cup Champs 1-0 in a shootout for the second shutout of the week and 4th straight win over the Fury this season. Goaltender Tyler Masters stopped 24 shots in regulation for his first pro shutout. After a scoreless game in regulation, Komets Rodberg and Chaulk each scored in the extra frame for the win.
Sunday the Komets returned to Fort Wayne and doubled-up the visiting Flint Generals 6-3 for the Komets 5th straight home win. Rookie defenseman Kean registered his first pro 5-point game scoring a goal and adding 4 assists. Keans 5 points ties the record of points scored in a UHL game by a Komet. Rookie Jonathan Goodwin registered his first pro 2-goal performance and added an assist for a 3-point night. Tom Nemeth, Tom Nelson and Venedam each contributed goals in the win and goaltender St. Pierre registered his 7th straight win stopping 26 of 29 Flint shots.
This week the Komets have another 4 games slated. Tuesday the Komets are in Kansas City for an 8pm (Fort Wayne time) faceoff against the Outlaws. This game was originally scheduled for a noon start as part of a team promotion in Kansas City but was later changed to an 8pm (Fort Wayne time) start. Friday the Komets begin another 3-game weekend hosting the Motor City Mechanics for the first time at 8pm. Saturday the Komets travel to Missouri to face the River Otters at 8:05pm (Fort Wayne time). Sunday the Komets return to Fort Wayne to skate against the Elmira Jackals at 5pm.
Tickets for all upcoming Komet home games are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Group tickets and discounts are also available by calling the Komet office at (260) 483-0011.
Komet games this week:
Tuesday, Dec. 7 ..at Kansas City, 8pm Fort Wayne time (No Fort Wayne radio)
Friday, Dec. 10 ..Motor City Mechanics at Fort Wayne, 8pm (Radio: WOWO AM 1190)
Saturday, Dec. 11 ..at Missouri River Otters, 8:05pm Fort Wayne time (Radio: WOWO AM 1190)
Sunday, Dec. 12 ..Elmira Jackals at Fort Wayne, 5pm (Radio: WKJG AM 1380)
Komet games Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week will be webcast at www.komets.com at Comcast KometCast. Tuesdays Komet game at Kansas City will be webcast at www.kansascityoutlaws.com. Fans can also follow the boxscore of the game by clicking on the U-Ticker logo link at www.komets.com.
Komet practice planner:
Thursday, Dec. 9 ..10am-11:30am McMillen Ice Arena
Friday, Dec. 10 ..10am-11am at the coliseum
Tuesday, Dec. 14 ..9am-10am at the coliseum
Komet leaders: Colin Chaulk 20 assists, 31 points ..Chris Grenville 13 goals, 3 power play goals, 100 shots ..Troy Neumeier +15 .Jeff Worlton 79 penalty minutes.
Milestones .. Tom Nemeth (D) appeared in his 700th career game Saturday, 12/4 at Muskegon and has played 99 UHL career games ..defenseman Rob Guinn has skated 298 career games ..(Career stats represent all stats registered during regular season games).
Komets Player of the Week: Rookie defenseman Jason Kean, 4gp, 1g, 6a, 7pts, +4
Komets Goaltender of the Week: Kevin St. Pierre, 3gp, 3-0-0, 1 shutout, 4ga, 1.33 gaa, 94/98, .959 spct.
Streaking Chaulk ..Komet center Colin Chaulk has passed assists in the last 5 straight home games (8a) and has been whistled for penalty minutes in 8 straight road games (21 minutes).
Marathon Night Friday.....this Friday night is the 4th Marathon Night of the season. Komet fans can get Fill Up cards at any participating Marathon location around the Fort Wayne area for "buy one, get one free" ticket offers good for any Friday night Komet home game this year.
Skate with the Komets Sunday ..its another Sunday post-game Wendys Family Skate with the Komets this Sunday, Dec. 12, after the Komets take on the Elmira Jackals at 5pm. Fans can bring their skates and take advantage of the free skate after the game.
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International Hockey League 2 Stories from December 6, 2004
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- Trashers maintain first place in UHL's toughest division - Danbury Trashers
- Beacon review - Port Huron Flags
- Komets streak to five straight wins - Fort Wayne Komets
- Jackals Earn Three Points In Home Stand Shootouts - Elmira Jackals
- Mechanics Earn Point and Collect Teddy Bears - Motor City Mechanics
- Fury earn four of six points for week - Muskegon Lumberjacks
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