Nagle returns to Komet net

Fort Wayne, IN-- The Komets announced Thursday that goaltender Pat Nagle will be returning to the Fort Wayne lineup after a brief stint with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.

Nagle, 27, started the season with Fort Wayne posting a 17-4-1 record, 2.42 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage and one shutout in 22 appearances. Nagle was loaned to Grand Rapids Jan. 12 and backstopped his first AHL win Jan. 23 against the Utica Comets 5-1. It was the netminder's only start during his brief stint with the Griffins.In his last Fort Wayne start Jan. 11, Nagle extended his ECHL winning streak to three games with a 4-3 victory at Gwinnett making 37 saves on 40 shots. The Bloomfield, Michigan native is in his fourth pro season and first with the Komets.The Komets will travel to Kalamazoo Friday for a 7:30pm faceoff at Wings Stadium. Saturday the Komets return to Fort Wayne to complete a home-and-home series against the Wings at 7:30pm. Sunday the Komets will welcome the Evansville IceMen at 5pm. KIDS SEAT FREE Sunday-- The Komets will feature another Kids Seat Free Night when Evansville visits Sunday, courtesy Aunt Millie's, Parkview Health and the Komets. Any child under the age of 12 can see the game for free with a full-priced adult ticket purchase. Don't forget your skates Sunday. Fans are invited to take advantage of a free postgame skate Sunday courtesy Wendy's.

Komets Ticket information-- Komets tickets may be purchased at the Coliseum Ticket Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Discounted Group Tickets are also on sale for all Komet home games at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way. For more information on Komet single game tickets and group tickets, call 260-483-0011 or visit www.komets.com or call 260-483-0011.