It's 0-0 after two periods, but man, has there been plenty of action. Both goaltenders have been amazing.
Rockford's Jesse Bennefield received a slashing major and a game misconduct, and the Komets' Mario Larocque recieved an instigation penalty for retaliating. UHL President Richard Brosal is in attendance tonight and the league is going to review whether the instigation penalty was the proper call since Larocque could argue that he was simply defending himself from the slash. I'll let you know what I hear.
Another highlight was a beautiful hip check by Mike Dombkiewicz. Haven't seen one of those lately and it was perfectly executed.
Great game to watch so far.
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Where did you play hockey at Chuck? What position? It sounds as if you were one rowdy type of a player and even though the jersey may have come off some 20-30 years ago that chip is still firmly attached to your shoulder.
Kumbaya..............
I think this all comes down to a simple difference.
Komets organization,players,coaches CLASS
Rockford players, coach NO CLASS
People sitting in the stands throwing things on the ice NOT TRUE KOMET FANS and an embarrasment to the Komet organization and the city of Fort Wayne.
And as to the level of discourse on the blog...no just because everyone here is a fan of the Komets does not mean you have to "get along". But a level of respect should be maintained. This is not ITB
or one of the other flame boards. This is maintained by a professional sportswriter working for a cash strapped newspaper who could pull the plug on this place at the snap of a finger if they think this blog reflects badly on their business.
Just something to keep in mind.
Oh Tony why do you try to make sense of everything? Haven't you given up on that?! haha!! Sorry I had to be sarcastic. I just have a couple of comments. #1) How can people still bash or complain about KSP? He is playing some tremendous hockey. #2) I looked around at the crowd after the Larocque fight and the Morency fight and everyone was cheering. Thats funny because then some people come on here and complain about Mario doing the wrong thing or just complaining about fighting in general. Does anyone disagree that wasn't exciting? #3) I am not sure what everyone's obsession with Kiyaga is. Is he improving? Yes. Is he a good team guy? Yes. Is he one of our top 6 d-men? I don't think so....yet. You can have all the stats you want to back you up but I have one question...Does anyone know how much ice time he has logged during those stats that Blake provided? Has he had more ice time then the other 5 or 6 d-men? #4) Does anyone wonder if our team would be better if we had a true #1 line..such as Ruid, Rudenko, and Goneau? I am just curious as to what that would like that. I'm not saying by any means we should change up the lines or pull a puhalski (sorry had to) and change them every 5 minutes. I am just curious as to if we would score more goals. Anyways thats all I have for now. Feel free to bash me all you want. I can take it and back up my points.
Arthur gets a regular shift and sometimes some PK time depending on if the Ks are coming off a power play or a long stretch of PKs. He gets the same amount of ice time as whomever he is partnered with that night pretty much.
I just want to reitterate what I am saying about Kiyaga. I am not saying he isn't a good player by any means but I don't think he is one of the top 6 we have at this moment in time. He seems to have been learning and improving. He also seems to be very coachable and I think that is a main reason he plays. I am coach of a different sport and it means more if a kid is coachable and easier to give him more playing time because of that. Kiyaga is going to be a good hockey player by the end of the season, you can bet on that. He just isn't quite there yet.
Lol sorry JC. I just want it to stay fun here.
On the fights, you know what made it great? Remember how I said that players "know" when the time is right? Those fights just "fit" in the moment and the flow of the game. It wasn't planned or a case where a guy went looking to swing at everyone on the ice. Two guys came together and it just happened. Those are the fights that are truly a "part of the game"
Exactly right on the perfect time for the fights. Both of those fights had meaning to them. I can't stand when 2 guys just drop the gloves and hold onto each other and then pat each other on the back as to say well done. I really hope Rockford doesn't go to the AHL. We are gaining a true rivalry with them and thats what the UHL needs more of.
Agreed! The past about three seasons have really put a rivalry between Ft Wayne and Rockford. What proves it is that it doesn't matter how many new players are brought in on both sides, or even bringing in a new coach, both teams just build a natural rivalry. Last few seasons the best Komet games have been those against Rockford. Hands down.
You guys think the rivalry is on now, wait until you read tomorrow's column. Oh, it's on, all right!
I too liked the game Saturday night. It was just awesome. I think it was about time that the Roc gave some of his weight around. He needs to start using his physical side along with his scoring talent. I think Kiyaga is a good player. Taking a lot of criticism. He is young and has made a few mistakes. The one goal that he put in wasn't his fault. He was skating backwards to protect frenchy and when he started to turn around the puck hit his skate and went in. I think if he would score a goal it would help him tremendously.
About the game Friday night I am a fan that was sitting near the scoop guys. My husband and myself heard the guy talk about Frenchy. Consider the source on how he handle himself. On Saturdays game we were sitting in lower arena in the same section. After the game we wanted to say something to him about how Frenchy played. Those kind of people I feel aren't true fans. If you didn't like the way the players played then keep it to yourself. Like the guy he was just rude.
All I can say I hope we play and win the championship. In my whole entire hockey fan I haven't seen one. This year I hope I get my dream.
Just a few thoughts on this weekends games... K's looked lethargic in warm-ups and thats how they played the game...QC is improved; but even playing thier best game it almost wasnt enough against us playing our worst... I think Laroque sent a message this weekend, he was sticking up for teammates, the goalie, and himself... Now if he can do that and stay away from the misconduct penalties so that he can still contribute offensively that would be great. Kiyaga is playing better... My dad and I were walking out Sat. nite and we both said that this was his best weekend even though his playing time was down fri. nite... I would say however that I would still dress Honkanen before Kiyaga at this point in the season; but he is improving... There are very few guys that can make a face off fight good in this league and two of them went Sat. nite...good fight... Just a few thoughts...
Hit, good thoughts, I like reading them; but you might wanna think about just passing up the bait that scoops is tossing your way....he's just trying to get your goat...
Caveman is terrible, he is the laziest person on the ice. Saturday he was slow skating and made several terrible passes. Watch him when he skates back to get the puck in our defensive zone, he skates like he is out for a stroll, no rushing to get things done. I think we should bench him for a few games and let him rethink why he is here. Watch him in 2 weeks when the guys come back from the road trip, he is just plain lazy out there. Several times on Saturday I commented that they shouldnt pass to him and when they did he either let the pass out of the zone or turned it over...let him sit and figure out if he really wants to be here and if he really even wants to play.
Funny how all of a sudden Domber is now one of the worst d-men on the team, where as when the Komets first acquired him, people thought he was as good as gold. Not to mention all the praise he got for his play in the playoffs last year. Could this be why he's been on 6 different teams in three years???
Could it be Marc-Andre Fleury to start for the East in the this year's All-Satr game???
He apparently is leading the east in goaltender votes, which is a shock to me wiht the likes of Martin Brodeur in the same division.
I think that the real Domber is coming out. He played hard in the playoffs last year, but I see a lot of things happening now. He doesn't skate as hard and seems to blame his teammates a lot when goals are scored.
Why all the bashing? This is incredible. I think everyone is used to last year when we actually did have a few players who were awful, yet kept on board. I saw them play, I had my opinions and I worried when I saw them skate out on the ice. I dont have that feeling at all this year. Stop searching for something to complain about and enjoy the team we have this year. The only thing I am worried about is that Bingham is setting a high standard for himself in his first year. If he doesnt top it next year, can you imagine what this board will look like then......
I think most of us want , shut outs every night, the Komets to score 15-20 goals, And Komets beating down every one on the opposition. If that's not happening then there's something wrong. Or that could just be me.
wwhen you are paid to play then fans do expect you to at least put out the effort and when they dont i as a fan will say so. not intended to be mean or bashing. my point about helping guy didnt mean someone comming down and fighting the snake, i was just amazed that no one even came down to at least be there in case thesnake tried something. dont need people putting words int o my mouth. played college hockey back in the days before shields were mandatory so yes it was a while ago but positioning, strategies and teamwork dont change! i was a right winger and most of the time was a dman. translation, i was a pretty lousy skater!!
Domber has hit a few bad games. Everyone does. Domber played great for us last season and early this season. Fans in Fort Wayne always look for someone to throw under the bus. It seems to always be a defenseman and a power forward....
Nobody is throwing Domber under the bus, only stating observations on his play as of late.
I hope not JM. I'll agree it looks like Domber has had a few off games, but like i sad before everyone goes through that. I think its way too early to jump on anyone on this team yet as being a weak link.
Off subject.....I just realized the other day that Rudenko is from the same country Borat is from. I wonder if Larry could play the 'very nice' sound clip after Rudenko scores a goal. Would that be inappropriate? As long as Rudenko would be cool with it, I think that would great.
domber is slow and it really shows big time against fast skating teams , against muskegon he stuck out like a sore thumb, he does move the puck up ice well though. as for kiyaga, i think the kid has gotten better, he really isnt hurting the team at all and from what i hear he is a good kid that works hard and willing to learn,, the new d-man coughed up the puck sat for a goal, didnt anyone witness that? also frenchy is without a doubt one of the top goalies in the league but i wouldnt mind seeing the kid get a game once in awhile, if
they have absolutely no confidence in him them maybe its time to bring in another back up.
Read tomorrow's story Edward and you'll have a better understanding on the goaltending situation.
domber is slow and it really shows big time against fast skating teams , against muskegon he stuck out like a sore thumb, he does move the puck up ice well though. as for kiyaga, i think the kid has gotten better, he really isnt hurting the team at all and from what i hear he is a good kid that works hard and willing to learn,, the new d-man coughed up the puck sat for a goal, didnt anyone witness that? also frenchy is without a doubt one of the top goalies in the league but i wouldnt mind seeing the kid get a game once in awhile, if
they have absolutely no confidence in him them maybe its time to bring in another back up.
The board has too many trolls. I am not all for holding hands and agreeing on everything. Debates are actually quite interesting and you can see (maybe) a different perspective if you are just a little open minded. But there are few too many people who post bulls*** just for the sake of posting it.
Scoops is preaching about being open-minded.... hahahahaha...
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2
A hungry man will find no doughnuts while ransacking a cops trash; but finds comfort in the fact that junk food reigns supreme...
Gibberish 12:4
Sorry couldnt resist....
Of my own stupidity I think I just opened a huge can of worms. Delete, delete, delete!