The Fort Wayne Komets hung on as long as they could Tuesday morning before losing 5-2 at Muskegon. The Komets trailed 3-2 going into the third period despite out-shooting the Lumberjacks 28-19 but gave up two goals in the last five minutes.
“We played well, especially the first two periods,” Komets coach Al Sims said. “We're still struggling to score obviously.”
We're still not to the halfway point of the season, so how remarkable would it be if somehow the Komets recover from all these injuries and all the adversity and still have a strong second half? This would become one of the most amazing Komets seasons of all time. I think it would be even more historical than the way they won the cup last year. You may think I'm nuts -- OK, more nuts than usual -- but I still believe that is a possibility with this team provided everyone can get healthy, which is not a given, but it's also more likely than not.
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We're getting very close now to both of these being ready for the public. The cover to Bob's book is done by Andy Nichols and the cover to the Legends book is a photo by Aaron Suozzi, formerly of The News-Sentinel. My hope is to have the Legends book out within the next two weeks, and Bob's book out two weeks after that. Thanks for all of your patience.
The Komets, Senator Richard Lugar and the ISTA Foundation for Improvement of Education are asking fans to bring new or gently used books for ages infants through fifth grade to the games Friday and Sunday. Books will benefit Reach Out and Read as well as local schools.
From a Muskegon press release: This Tuesday morning, the Lumberjacks will host their fourth annual Education Day game at Walker Arena. It's a 10:30 duel with Fort Wayne as the Muskegon organization has schools from all over the community be its guests for a key, critical game in the league standings for both clubs.
The Komets are leaving Monday afternoon for the game.
Talked to Colin again today and he's feeling better, but he needs at least one more surgery to make four. He said he feels like they have it under control now.
That even with his recent struggles at home, Nick Boucher still has t
