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Courtesy Former Komets player Mason Baptista has been an assistant coach on the international stage for China's women's and men's hockey teams. 

Success for Baptista, former Komets player, continues on international stage

Mason Baptista, a former Komets forward, was enthusiastic about his coaching future in February after a memorable experience at the...

May 16, 2022 8:40 pm

Jones brothers Katie Fyfe | The Journal Gazette: Twin brothers Kellen Jones, left, and Connor Jones have announced their retirements after one season with the Komets.

Jones brothers retire after 1 season with K’s

Connor Jones and Kellen Jones, 31-year-old twin brothers who were integral parts of this Komets season, announced their retirements on...

May 13, 2022 2:13 pm

Josh Gales | Special to The Journal Gazette Komets head coach Ben Boudreau, top left, and assistant Oliver Legault, top right, look as the Komets lose 4-2 to the Wheeling Nailers in Game 2 of the Central Division semifinals. 

Will Komets, Boudreau remain together? Early signs point to yes

One of the biggest questions facing the Komets as they enter the offseason is whether or not coach Ben Boudreau will return, as his...

May 5, 2022 9:50 pm

Josh Gales | Special to The Journal Gazette Komets player Will Graber, left, is on stage at the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center as his jersey is auctioned off by broadcaster Shane Albahrani on Thursday. The proceeds of the annual auction, $29,400, benefit local charities. Graber was the ECHL's leading scorer and MVP during the regular season, and his jersey sold for $1,500.

K's jersey auction: Szydlowski's, Petruzzelli's sell for most

The Komets held their end-of-season jersey auction and the Komets raised $29,400 for local charities. Here's how much each jersey sold...

May 5, 2022 9:50 pm

Komets schedule

Verbatim: Komets release 2022-23 schedule

The Fort Wayne Komets issued this news release today:

May 5, 2022 3:09 pm

Mike Moore | The Journal Gazette Komets goalie Samuel Harvey stopped 31 of 34 shots and fans chanted his name even after losing in appreciation of his efforts.

Harvey joins AHL team, after K's ousted

Goaltender Samuel Harvey is joining the American Hockey League's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, multiple sources said, after the Komets...

May 4, 2022 8:30 pm

Josh Gales | Special to The Journal Gazette Forward Shawn Szydlowski looks to make a play April 26 at Memorial Coliseum against the Wheeling Nailers. 

Szydlowski mulls retirement, 1 of many offseason questions for Komets

Shawn Szydlowski has played for the Komets since 2013, making him the longest-tenured player on the roster. It’s very possible,...

May 4, 2022 7:00 pm

Mike Moore | The Journal Gazette Komets forward Mark Rassell celebrates after scoring Tuesday’s first goal against Wheeling at Memorial Coliseum.  

Top 10 moments of Komets' 70th season

The Komets' 70th season, which came to a close with Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Wheeling Nailers in Game 7 of the Central Division...

May 4, 2022 5:40 pm

Josh Gales | Special to The Journal Gazette The Komets' Anthony Petruzzelli shakes hands with the Wheeling Nailers' Matt Foley after the series ended Tuesday night at Memorial Coliseum. (Josh Gales)

Komets' 70th season ends in OT of Game 7

The Komets’ 70th season – and their attempt to defend their Kelly Cup championship – came to an end Tuesday...

May 4, 2022 12:20 am

Mike Moore | The Journal Gazette Komets forward Will Graber pressures Nailers forward Félix Paré Tuesday in the first period at Memorial Coliseum.  

Komets' season ends on Quercia's OT goal

Matthew Quercia’s goal 6:30 into overtime of Game 7 propelled the Wheeling Nailers past the Komets 3-2 and into the Central...

May 3, 2022 10:50 pm

  • Game 7, here we come: Boudens' OT goal forces decisive game for K's
  • Boudens' goal sends Komets to a Game 7
  • Komets' Szydlowski suspended 1 game by ECHL
  • 'Tough 1 to take': Komets fall 3-2 to Nailers amid controversial officiating
  • K's fall 3-2, must win twice at home to advance
  • Rassell right into Komets lore with OT goal, tying series at 2
  • Komets' McIvor day-to-day with injury
  • Rassell's OT goal lifts K's to 4-3 victory, tying series
  • ECHL fines Wheeling players
  • Boudens' impact for K's: Like the engine powering the train
  • Komets, showing no panic, upend Nailers 4-1 in Game 3
  • Komets' offense comes alive for 4-1 victory in Game 3
  • Boudens rejoins K's; Hodgman retires
  • 'Belief is still pretty high' for Komets, down 2-0 in series
  • History lesson: K's have twice won series after losing Games 1, 2 at Coliseum
  • 'No choice but to respond': Komets lose again, trail series 2-0
  • K's lose again, in 2-0 series hole
  • 'Reset and refocus:' K's look to rebound after 1-0 loss to open playoffs
  • Komets fall 1-0 in playoff opener
  • Will Graber, who almost wasn't a Komet, wins ECHL MVP
  • Brassard wins Goaltender of the Year; local hockey notes
  • Look at the stats: Winning Game 1 huge for Komets
  • Utah's D'Astous Defenseman of the Year
  • Atlanta's Pyle: ECHL Coach of the Year
  • Wall, Boudrias left off Komets' playoff roster
  • Iowa's Bennett: Rookie of the Year
  • Komets' Graber wraps up ECHL's scoring title; playoff schedule unveiled
  • Setting the tone: K's get 5-0 victory over Nailers, 1st-round opponent
  • K's wallop Nailers 5-0; teams to meet in postseason
  • Nothing vanilla about it: Komets defeat Nailers 2-1
  • Cooper, Tolkinen score in 2-1 Komets victory
  • Galbraith, who played for K's in 2005-06, dies at 42
  • Graber makes First Team All-ECHL; other notes
  • Komets' Harvey left off All-Rookie Team
  • K's sign playmaking forward amid day of moves
  • Komets bring in another UNB player
  • Momentum vs. health: What's important for K's in final 2 games?
  • Komets, locked into 2nd place, fall 2-1 to Wings and lose Boudrias to injury
  • K's fall 2-1 to Wings, lose Boudrias to injury
  • 'Pretty powerful': K's nab 5-4 victory, home ice for 1st round of playoffs