Komets

Not a big deal you say? For some folks it is. Komets fans Kedrick, 9, and Drake Sosenheimer,10, are in Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital recuperating from brain surgery, and their little brother Hunter, 8, tagged along.

First, here's video highlights of the game March 22 against Bloomington from Otto Boschet and the gang.

Second, there's a story about Michael Franke's opinions on the economic turmoil in the minors right now, and....

Third, there's today's story about Hodgman's signing.

This ought to help you get fired up.

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Turner Cup Most Valuable Player Justin Hodgman is on his way to Fort Wayne and will be in the lineup Wednesday night against Muskegon. Komets General Manager David Franke said nothing has been signed yet, but Hodgman said, ``I'm on my way, and I can't wait to sign the papers."

Hodgman said he had been talking contract with Rockford of the AHL, but that fell through, so he decided to return to Fort Wayne. He must play the last six regular-season games to be eligible for the playoffs.

Why is he coming back?

You can read here about Guy Dupuis approaching the marks of Eddie Long and Terry Pembroke for all-time games played in a Komets uniform. You can also see an interview with Guy here.

You can read it here. This is something the IHL should leave all kinds of alone for at least a year. This city needs a total fresh start in hockey, and going in there next year would be a huge mistake.

March 22, 2009 - Fort Wayne Komets defenseman Brian Boulay takes a puck to the side of his head n a Bloomington Prairie Thunder shot is deflected late in the third period of the Komets' 4-2 win on Sunday at Memorial Coliseum.

Photo by Chad Ryan.

Some very interesting notes this week from Komets PR man Chuck Bailey.

* The Komets were 13-1-1 in March after going 13-0-1 in March last year... Nick Boucher has reached his career high in wins, Guy Dupuis and David Hukalo in goals. P.C. Drouin needs one goal to break his career high.

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Komets General Manager David Franke said the center has been cleared to play Wednesday after getting his bell run Sunday in Flint. No other players are dealing with any major injuries that would keep them out of the lineup, Franke said.