You can watch it here where we talk about injuries, Colin Chaulk's return, and Colin Lister's place in Komets history.
You can watch it here where we talk about injuries, Colin Chaulk's return, and Colin Lister's place in Komets history.
Winger Justin Chwedoruk, who is playing this season in Denmark, said he'd be very interested in returning to the Komets if his team does not make the playoffs.
``I loved my time in Fort Wayne and if we don't make the playoffs, which is unfortunately a big possibility, I would be very happy to come back to Fort Wayne if the opportunity arises,'' Chwedoruk said.
Yes, Konstantin Shafranov was skating today for the first time this season at the optional skate.
``We'll see how it goes for the next week or two and see how he feels about it,'' Komets general manager David Franke said. ``We'll see what our roster situation is at that time, too.''
My guess, it's going to take a lot longer than two weeks for Shaffy to get back into game shape even though he takes care of himself really well. He's still got the best hands on the team.
These are the jerseys Arizona wore on New Year's Eve. Really? Nobody had a second thought that maybe this wasn't the greatest idea?
Viewing will be 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at McComb's on Lakeside. Funeral is 11 a.m. Wedneday at First Assembly on Washington Center, with calling starting at 10 a.m.
More later.
* Komets rallied from a 3-0 first-period deficit to win 4-3 in a shootout and break a six-game road losing streak.
* Komets coach Al Sims said Artem Podshendyalov's injury is ``very minor.'' Frankie DeAngelis also got dinged when he was skated over as he tried to block a shot in the third period. The most-serious injury might be a shoulder for Brandon Warner.
* Nick Boucher did not get hurt or injured, and he was the back-up goaltender after he got pulled in the first period.
* Guy Dupuis had his 400th career assist as a Komet, and Mathieu Curadeau scored his 101st career pro goal.
You can read about his extraordinary life here.
I am reopening the blog so folks can comment on Colin's life if they wish.
Services are pending but currently the family hopes to have viewing on Monday and the funeral on Tuesday.
Goals by Neil Musselwhite and Frankie DeAngelis. Artem Podshendylov can move! Looks like the third period from the other night has carried over so far.
I was a little afraid this might happen.
He won't be here until Monday because of illness in the family. Start the conspiracy theories, but this is legit. Their daughters have been sick for a week and the family even delayed Christmas.
That means his first game will be Jan. 7 against Evansville.
