Szydlowski snags second straight MVP

Fort Wayne, IN ---The Komets announced their End-of-Season Player Awards Saturday night following the regular season home finale 3-2 overtime win against the Indy Fuel at the Memorial Coliseum. The awards were presented as follows:

• Bud Gallmeier Memorial Trophy/Community Service Award, for community service and dedication to the game of hockey in memory of long-time Komet beat writer Bud Gallmeier. Winner: Cody Sol• The Wiegmann Family “True Komet” Award, exemplifying team spirit and a positive attitude on and off the ice.Winner: Mike Embach (Third consecutive year)• The Komet Kuarters Most Improved Player Award. Winner: Kyle Thomas• The Mr. Hustle Award, in honor of the memory of Cliff and Jean Fell, Jim and William Fell, and Pat Curtis, long-time Komet fans. The award considers a player’s personal statistics (goals, assists and on-ice hits at home) and overall up-tempo style of game. Winner: Kyle Thomas

• The Unsung Hero Award, the Komets’ 5/30 award in tribute to Komet Hall-of-Famers Robbie Irons and the late Terry Pembroke, given to the player whose hard work, dedication to his teammates and love of the game is in the true spirit of Komet legends Robbie Irons and Terry Pembroke. Winner: Jamie Schaafsma• The NOB Brick Award, for the Stonewall Defensive Forward of the season. Winner: Shawn Szydlowski• The Komet Defenseman of the Year Award. Winner: Jordon Southorn• The Komet Rookie of the Year Award. Winner: Kyle Thomas• The Komet Most Valuable Player Award, known as the Foss Folk Memorial Trophy sponsored by the Folk family and voted on by the Komet players themselves. Winner: Shawn Szydlowski (Second consecutive year)