Komets general manager David Franke still believes he will have a coach in place by June 1, though he declined to get into specifics about potential candidates – with one exception.Tuesday It truly is the end of an era for the Komets.Coach Al Sims and captain Colin Chaulk retired, and now so has the goaltender who backstopped them to four championships between 2008 and 2012.Tuesday Al Sims, 60, who guided the Komets to five championships between 1993 and 2012 with a stint coaching the NHL’s San Jose Sharks in between, retired Monday as the winningest coach in the francise’s 61-season history.May 14, 2013 Port Huron scored twice in the third period to rally and beat the Komets 4-3 in Game 3 of the IHL semifinals Sunday at Memorial Coliseum.
Brandon Naurato scored the go-ahead goal on a power play at 14:37 of the third period as the Icehawks grabbed a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Port Huron had three power-play goals.
Game 4 is Wednesday at Port Huron.
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