Coach Al Sims and captain Colin Chaulk retired, and now so has the goaltender who backstopped them to four championships between 2008 and 2012.Just heard that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. bridge will be adorned with orange, white and black lights this weekend to celebrate the Komets, who open the season Friday against the Kalamazoo Wings.
Speaking of Friday, make sure you buy the paper. We will have an extensive preview section you will not want to miss.
You can see a preview of it in this story about the Komets' defensive corps:
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20121011/SPORTS0601/310119986
And I neglected to post this story before:
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20121010/SPORTS0601/310109936
Also, the Toledo Walleye, in conjunction with the ECHL, have announced plans for the first-ever outdoor game in league history during the 2014-15 season. The opponent and exact date were not disclosed.
For 10 days at the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015, downtown Toledo will host an event to be known as ProMedica Toledo Hospital presents the Toledo Walleye Winterfest 2014. The outdoor game at Fifth Third Field is part of the festival.
"The Toledo Walleye are thrilled to host this unprecedented outdoor event," said Joe Napoli, president and general manager of the Walleye, in a statement.
"Our fans have been clamoring for an outdoor hockey game and the Toledo Walleye Winterfest is the perfect way to showcase old-school hockey while also featuring other winter sports and events," Napoli said.
