IHL 2 Fort Wayne Komets

K's ring in 2007 with four games in five nights

Published on January 2, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Fort Wayne Komets News Release


Fort Wayne, IN --- The Komets will begin the new year skating 4 games in 5 nights starting with a visit at Elmira Wednesday, Jan. 3. It's the Komets 5th and final meeting of the season as they lead the series 3-1-0. The Komets won a penalty-riddled 5-3 affair in the last match at Elmira Dec. 9. In the last meeting between the two teams, the Komets doubled-up the Jackals 4-2 on Fort Wayne ice Dec. 22. Wednesday's game at Elmira starts at 7:05pm and will not be broadcast on Fort Wayne radio.

The Komets continue on the road at Port Huron Friday with a 7:30pm start. It's the second of 6 meetings this season. The Komets shutout the Flags in their first meeting of the season Nov. 4 at Fort Wayne 6-0. Port Huron is 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.


Saturday the Komets faceoff against the Mallards at Quad City at 8pm Fort Wayne time. The Komets lead the series 3-1-0. Saturday's game is the 3rd of 6 at Quad City and the 5th of 11 meetings this season.

Sunday the Komets return home to host the Flint Generals at 5pm. It's the 3rd meeting of the season between the Komets and Generals with the Komets winning the first 2 meetings. Currently the Generals are riding a 4-game losing streak going into the week's play. Flint hosts Elmira in a home double-header Friday and Saturday before traveling to Fort Wayne Sunday.

Tickets for all 2006-07 Komet home games are on sale at the Memorial Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com . Fans may call the Komet office for ticket information at (260) 483-0011 or make inquiries via e-mail at komets@komets.com . Ticket information is also available at www.komets.com .

UHL All Star Coach Pat Bingham....Komet head coach Pat Bingham has clinched the nod as Western Conference All-Star team coach. Former Komet Bruce Ramsay, now head coach of the Muskegon Fury, will coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars. The UHL All-Star coaches were chosen according to the best point-percentage in each conference at the end of games played Dec. 31.


Fort Wayne will host the 2007 All-Star Gala Wednesday, Jan. 17 beginning with a player's skills competition at 7pm. Tickets are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office. Fans can also charge by phone at 260-424-1811.
-UHL Standings-

Sunday skate with the Komets.....fans are encouraged to bring their skates to the game this Sunday when the Komets host the Flint Generals at 5pm. Following all remaining Sunday games during the regular season, Komet fans can enjoy a free skate, courtesy of Wendy's.

KOMET GAMES THIS WEEKEND
Wednesday, Jan. 3.....Komets at Elmira Jackals, 7:05pm (no Fort Wayne radio)
Friday, Jan. 5.....Komets at Port Huron Flags, 7:30pm (WOWO Radio AM 1190)
Saturday, Jan. 6.....Komets at Quad City, 8:00pm (WKJG Radio AM 1380)
Sunday, Jan. 7.....Flint Generals at Komets, 5pm (WOWO Radio AM 1190)
All games broadcast on radio are also webcast free at www.komets.com Comcast KometCast.
-2006-07 Komet schedule-

KOMET PRACTICE PLANNER
No practices on Fort Wayne ice this week (Jan. 1-8)
Tuesday, Jan. 9.....10am-11:30am at McMillen Ice Arena
Wednesday, Jan. 10.....10am-11am at McMillen Ice Arena
Friday, Jan. 12.....10am-11am at the Coliseum
Sunday, Jan. 14.....10am-11am at the Coliseum

Komet Hockey on WOWO.....most of the Komet games are broadcast on WOWO Radio AM 1190 this year with Bob Chase at the Fort Wayne microphone for his 54th consecutive season. Again this year, some games will be aired on WKJG/ESPN Radio AM 1380 as an alternative when conflicts occur. All games broadcast will also be available via the internet at Comcast KometCast at www.komets.com .

Komets.com.....the official website of the Fort Wayne Komets is www.komets.com . In addition to featuring the webcasting of free live Komet game radio, Komets.com also provides fans and media with up-to-date teamstats, news, interactive fan features and information as well as real-time scoring via the UHL and Pointstreak. Scoring of all Komet games can be viewed as it happens at Komets.com.

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