Fort Wayne, IN – The Komets took two tough losses last weekend but still earned three points in the standings after a win at Kalamazoo on Sunday. This week, the Komets host Toledo on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., then entertain the Cincinnati Cyclones on Sunday, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Tickets for all regular season home games are on sale now at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum ticket office and at komets.com. 

ECHL STANDINGS

Last week’s results 

Fri. 11/6 vs BLM 5-4 SOL

Sat. 11/7 @ TOL 6-4 L

Sun. 11/8 @ KAL 3-1 W

About last week – 

The Komets came out firing against Bloomington at the Coliseum on Friday but couldn't hold off the visitors. 

Josh Davies lit the lamp twice, while captain Alex Alerardi scored his first of the season and Hunter Johannes scored his fifth goal in seven games to put the Komets up 4-0 after the first period, chasing Bloomington's starting goaltender Issac Poulter after 10 shots.

In the second period, Bloomington chipped away at the Komets' lead with two goals to cut the deficit to 4-2.

The Bison continued their comeback in the third period, netting a goal at 15:10, and then, with relief goaltender Alex Worthington pulled for the extra skater, Bloomington’s Deni Goure found the back of the net with just over a minute to play, sending the game to overtime.

Neither team scored in the extra frame, so the match was settled in a shootout, where Goure struck again, giving Bloomington the 5-4 win as the Komets failed to score on three shootout tries. The Komets were outshot 51-32, and Eemil Vinni took the loss.

GAME SHEET

The Komets visited Toledo for the first time this season on Saturday and were dropped by the Walleye.

In the first period, the Walleye took the lead with a Reilly Funk goal at 4:06. Funk was handed a five-minute major penalty for charging at 14:22, and Drake Rymsha tied it at 15:58.

The Komets gave up a power-play goal and a short-handed goal to fall behind 3-1 in the second period. The home team added to the lead with Chris Terry's goal at 8:13, but the Komets weren’t deterred when Jack Kopacka scored at 8:54, with assists to the Hults brothers, to cut the deficit in half. Hunter Johannas found the back of the net at 10:10 to pull the Komets within one.

In the final frame, after a Walleye goal was wiped off the scoreboard due to goaltender interference, Toledo scored their fifth of the night on a power play at 12:50. The Komets continued to claw their way back as Johannas scored again at 16:00 on a power play, with another pair of assists going to the Hults brothers, but with goaltender Evan Cormier on the bench for the extra skater in the final minutes, the Walleye found the back of the net to make it 6-4 final.

GAME SHEET

The Komets rolled into Kalamazoo for the first time on Sunday and came away with a 3-1 win.

After a scoreless first period, Fort Wayne’s Josh Davies broke the scoring drought on a short-handed breakaway at 19:02 of the second period to put the Komets up 1-0.

In the third period, the Wings tied it at 4:27. Jake Kopacka restored the lead for the Komets when the puck bounced off goaltender Mitchell Weeks' shoulder at 18:15. Right after the ensuing faceoff, defenseman Simon Despres was called for slashing, giving the Wings the man advantage. With Weeks pulled for an extra skater, Patrick Guzzo scored a shorthanded empty-net goal to give the Komets the victory. Goaltender Eemil Vinni made 37 saves. 

GAME SHEET

Komet leaders—

Points: 8 – Hunter Johannes

Goals: 7 – Hunter Johannes

Assists: 5 – Cody Morgan, Patrick Guzzo

Power Play Goals: 1 – Jonny Tychonick, Hunter Johannes, Mitch Hults

Short-Handed Goals: 1 – Josh Davies, Patrick Guzzo

Game Winning Goals: 2 – Jack Kopacka

Shots: 35 – Hunter Johannes

PIM: 26 – Josh Davies

Plus/Minus: +5 – Jonny Tychonick

Home Points: 6 – Hunter Johannes

Home Goals: 5 – Hunter Johannes

Home Assists: 5 – Patrick Guzzo

Road Points: 5 – Mitch Hults, Jack Kopacka

Road Goals: 3 – Jack Kopacka

Road Assists: 4 – Cole Hults, Mitch Hults

Goaltenders

Appearances: 5 – Eemil Vinni

Wins: 2 – Eemil Vinni

Saves: 164 – Eemil Vinni

Goals against: 6 – Evan Cormier

Shutouts:

Icing the puck –   The last time the Komets scored four unanswered goals to start in the first period was December 14, 2024, in an 8-2 win at Allen. The last time the Komets allowed five unanswered goals was in a 10-8 loss versus Kalamazoo on January 16, 2019. The last time the Komets had two shorthanded goals in a game was a loss versus Wheeling on April 1, 2026. With Simon Despres playing in Sunday's matchup, he is the 141st player to suit up for the Komets after playing in the NHL. Josh Davies has three goals in the last three games, and rookie Eemil Vinni made 83 saves over his two starts last weekend.

Upcoming Promotions

Saturday, November 14 – Don't miss Komet Kon from 1:00-6:00 p.m. in the Memorial Coliseum Expo Hall, then he anniversary celebration continues at 7:30 p.m. when the Komets battle Toledo. The game will feature a special on-ice presentation honoring the Komets greats in attendance.

Kids Seat FREE Night:  Receive a FREE Kids ticket courtesy of Lutheran Health Network and Aunt Millie's with the purchase of any regular-priced adult ticket!  Visit the Memorial Coliseum Ticket Office or click the link below to take advantage of this offer.

Sunday, November 15 - The 75th Anniversary Fan Fest continues into Sunday's game as the Komets face off against the Cyclones.  Be in your seats early for a special Komets Hall of Fame  Induction, with details on the selected inductees announced soon!

Meijer Family Nights + Post Game Skate:  Visit the Memorial Coliseum Ticket Office or click below and get 4 Upper Arena Tickets for just $60! Also, bring your skates to go out on the ice after the game!

Komet hockey on WXKE — Fans can follow the action with Shane Albahrani broadcasting play-by-play on 96.3 WKXE. Game broadcasts are also streamed live at Komets.com. 

Get Komet Tickets — Tickets are available for all Komet home games at the Memorial Coliseum ticket office and Ticketmaster.com.