Evansville soon to hear hockey pitches

Komets

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

K’s goalie hangs up pads

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

Komets’ Coach Sims reaches end of shift

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

EVANSVILLE – Officials say three hockey leagues or teams have shown interest in having a team play at the new arena being built in downtown Evansville.

Arena project director John Kish said he expected the three organizations to make formal presentations Wednesday to an advisory committee that will recommend a pick.

The Evansville Courier & Press reports that planners want a hockey team to help add to the number of events in the 11,000-seat arena that is expected to be open late next year.

Ron Geary says the prospect of playing in the new arena made it possible for the Evansville IceMen team he owns to become part of the Central Hockey League starting this season. The CHL includes the Fort Wayne Komets.