Does anybody have or know of someone who has a Sports Illustrated collection that would include an issue from May 27, 1967>
Does anybody have or know of someone who has a Sports Illustrated collection that would include an issue from May 27, 1967>
It's a two-year deal, which is interesting.
The elevation of the Evansville IceMen franchise to the newly-created IHL / CHL Super League has gained even more form and stature today as the league's newest member prepares for its premiere in the 2010-11 pro hockey season.
David Franke said there will be a new third jersey this season, and it will be a home jersey which will debut on opening night. They are going to wear last year's black, red and white jerseys on the road mostly, and the new jersey will split time with the traditional home white jersey.
There's no news yet on a third exhibition game, but it won't be with Cincinnati. It also won't be with Kalamazoo.
The Komets are planning on being on the road for 15 hotel nights this year. Last year they were o
I don't know if I've talked to anybody all summer who was more fired up about coming to Fort Wayne than Olivier Legaut, and that's saying something considering how excited Mathieu Curadeau and Craig Cescon were.
``Once you've played in Fort Wayne, you always want to play there,'' Legault said. ``I'm so excited, I've got goose bumps sitting here thinking about what opening night is going to be like. It's going to be like my first pro game all over again.''
The Komets announced Wednesday that Olivier Legault has been added to the 2010-11 preseason roster.
Legault, 23, will be entering his fourth pro season after appearing in 16 regular season games with Kalamazoo of the ECHL last season (0 pts, 55 pim).
You can watch one of the best parts of Miracle here.
Thanks to Harley for reminding me of it. Maybe it's because I've talked to Steve Salvucci and Mark Wells so much about it, but I just think it's a cool movie. Kurt Russell should have been nominated for his performance.
Yeah, I'm going to watch it again sometime this weekend.
Most of you who have been on here a while know how I (and Justin also) feel about this kind of thing.
First story is about members of the media asking players for autographs.
Second is a column by Dan Le Batard on the state of the sports media now.
Now that he's gone, we can talk about him all we want. LOL.
Where does Colin Chaulk rank among all-time Komets? Of, if you would prefer, by his era of Komets?
He played 461 games as a Komet and ranks sixth in career points. I'd say it's possible he's the best all-around forward the Komets have
Players' personal lives are completely off-limits. The only way that will change is if the players themselves choose to comment upon them, but it has to come from them first. Any rumors, innuendo, hearsay or second-hand information, whatever, about their personal lives will be removed. If that doesn't work, the posters themselves will be removed. I'm not going to open the paper up to potential libel or other possible legal problems because of posts. It's not worth it, and it's really no one else's business.
...this guy is one of the ultimate Komets fans I've ever met.
Rob Nolan is signing is Missouri, according to David Franke, who said he's signing for the same money the Komets offered but wanted to be the No. 1 goaltender. Tyler Sims is also about to sign with Tulsa so he won't be in the Fort Wayne mix.
As for what the Komets are looking for to fill their two roster holes, Franke said it's still a back-up/co-No. 1 goaltender and an enforcer.
``We'll be patient. We've got a lot of time. We're checking out some young kids. It's not an emergenchy that we get it done immediately.''
I've also heard Evansville does have players under contract but has not announced them yet. Supposedly they are close to naming a coach, too.
Colin and Jillian and the girls leave Fort Wayne tomorrow for Toronto on their way to Italy.
Thanks for everything you did on and off the ice for so many, Colin. You are a great player to watch, an even better coach and example for everyone of every age level, and most importantly a great father and friend. You guys will always be a part of Fort Wayne because, basically, we're not giving you up. God bless and take care.
David Franke certainly could have said that more tactfully.
So could some of the bloggers who said THE EXACT SAME THING FOR MOST OF THE SEASON. Some of you are being hypocritical about the whole situation considering how you cried about how the Komets needed a heavyweight, someone bigger to take on Goulet and some of the rest. All year Stayzer wasn't good enough or Mac wasn't big enough or whatever for you. Now you're getting exactly what you wanted, and some of the same people are still crying.
Pretty bush all the way around.
Komets general manager David Franke said today he's basically looking to fill two more roster spots and that's it. He wants to find another goaltender and a big, tough forward. There's no limit on the amount of players a team can bring to camp, but Franke said he sees no reason to bring in more than 24 or 25 players.
Got an email from Nick Boucher in Australia tonight:
Hi Blake,
There are some reasons why the Komets have 10 defensemen under contract already.
1. This is an Al Sims-coached team.
2. This is an Al Sims-coached team.
3. Last year the Komets played four rookies on the blueline all year -- and got away with it. This year, that probably won't be as much of an option in what is a supposedly quicker CHL. (I'll believe it when I see it.) The Komets are serious about defending a title and trying to win another one and know they'll need depth on the blue line. As has been pointed out, some of these guys can also play forward in a pinch.
