Komets announce trade completions

Fort Wayne, IN-- The Fort Wayne Komets announced Thursday their completions of trades involving future considerations made during the 2018-19 season.

The Komets have dealt the rights to Cam Knight (D) to Tulsa to complete the Aug. 28, 2018 trade for Garrett Ladd (F).

The Komets have dealt the rights to Mason Baptista (F) to Greenville for the Feb. 20, 2019 trade for Sean Flanagan (D).The Komets have dealt the rights to Marco Roy (F) to Idaho for the Oct. 16, 2018 trade for Justin Kea (F). Jeff King (D) was also sent to Idaho as part of the trade at the time.

Also, the Komets announced Thursday that Olivier Legault has been named an assistant coach to head coach Ben Boudreau.  "Olivier Legault has proven his knowledge of the game is excellent," Komets general manager David Franke said. "He brings the Komet way to our team which began when he played for the Komets.  Olivier relates well to the players and will have an expanded role under Coach Boudreau."

Legault will be entering his fourth consecutive season as an assistant coach with the Komets.  The Chibougamau, Quebec native made his pro debut with the Komets during 2007-08 and was on board for Fort Wayne championships as a player in 2008 and 2009. 

The Komets will open the 2019-20 campaign on Saturday, Oct. 12 when the Kalamazoo Wings visit for a 7:35pm faceoff on Sweetwater Ice at the Memorial Coliseum.

Season tickets for 2019-20 are on sale now at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way.  Single game tickets will go on sale in September.  For more information visit Komets.com or call 260-483-0011.