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Here's what Colin said

By Blake Sebring — Thu, 07/06/2006 - 11:27am — Tailing the Komets

Updated 4:02 p.m. with David Franke's reaction below.

The Komets gave him permission to look around after meeting with him in May and saying the second year of his contract would be invalid. A European agent put his name out and HC Alleghe called and began negotiations. Chaulk said the team greatly reminds him of the Komets in that it's a small town that is used to winning.

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Chaulk signs with Hockey Club Allghe

By Blake Sebring — Thu, 07/06/2006 - 7:02am — Tailing the Komets

UPDATE: 12:05 p.m.: Just talked to Colin briefly. Said he signed yesterday for one year. More details to come later.

HC Alleghe is located in Italy.

Colin is in Toronto, and I'll let you know when I talk to him.

Here's the official announcement:

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Coaching decision pushed back and more

By Blake Sebring — Wed, 07/05/2006 - 3:47pm — Tailing the Komets

More details

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/14974173.htm

The Komets announced late Wednesday that they are pushing back the announcement of the next coach until Monday. The Franke brothers say the candidates are so equal that they want more time to think about it, talk to Pat Bingham and John Marks one more time and to check on references. Both coaches say they are continuing to work on recruiting anyway.

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Komets schedule

By Blake Sebring — Wed, 07/05/2006 - 12:13pm — Tailing the Komets
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Talked to David Franke today

By Blake Sebring — Tue, 07/04/2006 - 3:04pm — Tailing the Komets

He said he hasn't made up his mind yet, and that both candidates interviewed very well. An announcement will be made Thursday.

There's a lot to think about: Will one of them be here longer than the other would? Which form of recruiting is better, attracting players or attracting NHL affiliations? What about personality style? Which would communicate better with the fans? How about players from last year?

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Yzerman retires

By Blake Sebring — Tue, 07/04/2006 - 9:43am — Tailing the Komets

This is a really sad day for me because Steve Yzerman is my hockey hero.

I had been a hockey fan in the 1970s when the games were on NBC. I still remember Bobby Orr almost single-handedly beating Bernie Parent and the Flyers with slap shots off the faceoff on a power play.

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Here you go

By Blake Sebring — Sat, 07/01/2006 - 8:43am — Tailing the Komets
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Have a great weekend

By Blake Sebring — Fri, 06/30/2006 - 1:30pm — Tailing the Komets

I know I will. Looks like the weather is going to be awesome!

Coming tomorrow I've got some in-depth features on John Marks and Pat Bingham dealing with what kind of coaches Komets' fans can expect depending on who gets the job. I'm more convinced than ever that the Komets can't go wrong with. Everybody: fans, management, players, seem to love both of these guys.

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MDA auction bump

By Blake Sebring — Thu, 06/29/2006 - 7:01pm — Tailing the Komets

OK folks. Email address BALLZANDSTRIKES@AOL.COM Start submitting bids.
I will update bid amounts here at least once a day. Bidding ends 9 PM
Sunday.
Item # 1 Kevin St Pierre autographed official game puck Starting bid $10  Shipping $5
Item # 2 2005-06 team signed Orange Collar Tee shirt. Starting bid $10 Shipping $5
Item # 3 4 tickets to any game next season plus a brand new Orange Komets hat. Starting bid $10 Shipping $5
Email me if you need a picture of what you are bidding on.
Terms:

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Au revoir P.C.

By Blake Sebring — Thu, 06/29/2006 - 10:05am — Tailing the Komets

Forward P.C. Drouin just told me he is leaving the Komets play in Morzine, France. After a short visit to France, his wife Michelle will remain in Fort Wayne and continue to teach at IPFW. The couple recently bought a home in Fort Wayne.

"It just seemed like a good thing,'' Drouin said. "It's good money, and obviously it's a French-speaking area.''

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You asked for it

By Blake Sebring — Wed, 06/28/2006 - 6:40pm — Tailing the Komets

OK, here we go. Favorite stories from sitting in the stands from over the years. Let 'er rip.

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Passing the Torch

By Blake Sebring — Wed, 06/28/2006 - 7:47am — Tailing the Komets

I just saw where the Boston Bruins fired coach. The PERFECT replacement would be John Torchetti who lives in Boston, speaks Boston, IS Boston. I'll bet he knows as much or more about the Bruins' players as the team's current management because he watches every game.

He'd also be perfect because the city is down on the team, the star players such as Thornton and Samsonov have left and they are desperate for a winner. Don't those circumstances sound awfully familiar?

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MDA auction

By Blake Sebring — Tue, 06/27/2006 - 11:26am — Tailing the Komets

OK folks. Email address BALLZANDSTRIKES@AOL.COM Start submitting bids.
I will update bid amounts here at least once a day. Bidding ends 9 PM
Sunday.
Item # 1 Kevin St Pierre autographed official game puck Starting bid $10  Shipping $5
Item # 2 2005-06 team signed Orange Collar Tee shirt. Starting bid $10 Shipping $5
Item # 3 4 tickets to any game next season plus a brand new Orange Komets hat. Starting bid $10 Shipping $5
Email me if you need a picture of what you are bidding on.
Terms:

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This may be asking for trouble

By Blake Sebring — Mon, 06/26/2006 - 7:15pm — Tailing the Komets

Coaching candidate interviews are this week. There are only two candidates, Pat Bingham and John Marks. So here's the deal: What would you ask one of these coaches in the interview?

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We need a new topic here

By Blake Sebring — Sun, 06/25/2006 - 12:20pm — Tailing the Komets

So, what do you replace hockey with in the summer?

Me? I sleep once in a while and also have a somewhat normal (ha!) life as long as the team isn't looking for a new coach. Sometimes I even get two whole days off in a row. Then I get bored real easy.

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Message from Mark

By Blake Sebring — Fri, 06/23/2006 - 9:12am — Tailing the Komets

I have $610 in donations as of today. With more on the way with an Auction by
Tony E.

See, despite what some people say, this blog actually IS good for something. Thanks to all who participated. Blake

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Coaching connundrum

By Blake Sebring — Thu, 06/22/2006 - 8:00pm — Tailing the Komets

So who do you think should be the Komets' next coach and why, Pat Bingham or John Marks? If you've been following closely, and I know you have, you know quite a bit about them. Which do you like?

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Coaching search news

By Blake Sebring — Wed, 06/21/2006 - 8:24pm — Tailing the Komets
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Notes on the meeting

By Blake Sebring — Wed, 06/21/2006 - 6:30pm — Tailing the Komets

Just got off the phone with David Franke and he's feeling very good about the meetings.

``I think the direction that this league is going to take in the future will totally be from a geographic standpoint,'' he said. ``For the first time since I've been involved in this business (back to the mid-1980s) georgraphy has been decided upon as the main factor in the league's make-up. I think we're going to be a lot stronger in the future.''

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Meetings are complete

By Blake Sebring — Wed, 06/21/2006 - 4:57pm — Tailing the Komets

LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO--- The United Hockey League (UHL) Board of Governors concluded their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Representatives from each of the ten (10) Member Clubs met to discuss multiple operational topics. The following items were approved and will take effect for the 2006-07 UHL season.

* The ten UHL teams will be split into two conferences
Eastern Conference
Elmira Jackals
Flint Generals
Kalamazoo Wings
Muskegon Fury
Port Huron Flags

Western Conference

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