Michael Franke:
``This wasn't a horse race. This is the guy right here. He knows the Komet way, and he understands what needs to be done in the ECHL.
``We have done a tremendous amount of scouting since Feb. 1 in the ECHL and the AHL, and we feel that we are totally prepared moving into the 2013-14 season.
Charlie Effinger, Daniel Maggio, Scott Kishel, Nick Wheeler, Mathieu Gagnon, Jeremy Gates, Tyler Butler, Jamie Milam, Eric Giosa, Matt Firman, Jean-Michel Rizk, John Dunbar, Chris Auger, Mike Hoban, Brandon Marino, Matt Syroczynski, Thomas Beauregard, Kaleigh Schrock, Brett Smith and Colin Chaulk
Doesn't mean much other than other ECHL teams cannot negotiate with them until July.
You can order the book at www.amauth.com
``A tribute to those who serve''
May 25 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parkview North Family Park, 11109 Parkview Plaza Dr.
Fun, music, information, displays and resources. Bring your family and invite your friends. Active-duty military, veterans and first responders.
Sponsored by: Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day, www.armad.net, FedEx and Parkview Regional Medical Center.
``Let's Ham it up for the troops!''
The charity that helps support H.O.P.E. house for animals run by Rob Laird's wife Madeliene is scheduled for Sunday, June 16 at Orchard Ridge Country Club. Sign up in teams of two or four at www.hope-for-animals.org/putts-for-mutts or by calling 420-7729 extt. 110
This is too bad because Dunner put in a lot of long hours for the team going above and beyond to keep players happy. He's a class act. Wonder if he'll survive getting weekends off? LOL.
