What league does Fort Wayne Komets play in?

Fort Wayne Komets play in the ECHL.

When was Fort Wayne Komets founded?

Fort Wayne Komets was founded in 1952 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA, USA.

Where is Fort Wayne Komets based?

Fort Wayne Komets is based in Fort Wayne, IN, USA.

Who is the head coach of Fort Wayne Komets?

The head coach of Fort Wayne Komets is Al Sims.

Who is the captain of Fort Wayne Komets?

The captain of Fort Wayne Komets is Colin Chaulk.

What arena does Fort Wayne Komets play in?

Fort Wayne Komets play their home games at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN, USA.

Who is the general manager of Fort Wayne Komets?

The general manager of Fort Wayne Komets is David Franke.

What are the team colors of Fort Wayne Komets?

The team colors of Fort Wayne Komets are Black + Orange.

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2011-2012 Fort Wayne Komets Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Kevin Beech (G)	39	1986	London, ON, CAN	6'4"	168	L
	#33	Nick Boucher (G)	45	1980	Leduc, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	#34	Gerry Festa (G)	42	1984	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#35	Alex Kangas (G)	39	1987	Rochester, MN, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#1	Larkin Saalfrank (G)	35	1991	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#1	Tyler Sims (G)	40	1985	Berlin, GER	6'1"	190	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#14	Frankie DeAngelis (D)	41	1985	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#43	Brent Henley (D)	45	1980	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'7"	249	R
	#34	Tristin Llewellyn (D)	37	1989	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	6'1"	179	L
	#7	Jamie Lovell (D)	43	1982	Elora, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#9	Daniel Maggio (D/RW)	35	1991	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'2"	192	R
	#60	Jamie Milam (D)	42	1984	Lake Orion, MI, USA	6'0"	201	R
	#39	T.J. Miller (D)	39	1986	Placentia, CA, USA	6'4"	209	L
	#23	Bryant Molle (D)	38	1987	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'3"	220	L
	#4	Dustin Molle (D)	40	1985	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'2"	212	L
	#8	David Starenky (D)	40	1985	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	225	L
FORWARDS
	#61	Chris Auger (C/LW)	38	1987	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'10"	176	L
	#21	Jesse Bennefield (RW)	44	1981	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#91	Colin Chaulk (C)"C"	49	1977	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#15	Bobby Chaumont (RW)	41	1984	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#22	Dan Lapointe (C)	41	1984	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#10	Tommy Mele (C/LW)	40	1986	Bronx, NY, USA	6'0"	176	L
	#55	Artyom Podshendyalov (LW)	36	1989	Yakutsk, RUS	5'9"	187	L
	#64	Jean-Michel Rizk (RW)	40	1986	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#55	Derek Roehl (F/D)	38	1988	Clinton Township, MI, USA	5'11"	183	L
	#79	Kaleigh Schrock (F)	41	1984	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#41	Brett Smith (C)"A"	44	1981	Guelph, ON, CAN	5'8"	174	L
	#44	Leo Thomas (F)	44	1981	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	194	R
	#29	Stephon Thorne (LW)	36	1990	Mississauga, ON, CAN	5'11"	168	L
	#22	Mike Vaskivuo (LW)	40	1986	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	198	L

Position: G: 4, D: 9, F: 13Av Age: 26.54 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2011-2012 Fort Wayne Komets Staff

Head CoachAl Sims
Asst. CoachGary Graham
General ManagerDavid Franke
Athletic TrainerShawn Dundon
BroadcasterBob Chase
Dir. of CommunicationsChuck Bailey
Equipment ManagerMark Bradtmueller
Equipment ManagerJoe Franke
Equipment ManagerAaron Franke
Ex. VP of Hockey OperationsScott Sproat
Franchise OwnerDavid Franke
Franchise OwnerMichael Franke
Franchise OwnerStephen Franke
Franchise OwnerScott Sproat
Head ScoutPeter South
PresidentMichael Franke

Team Staff History

2011-2012 Fort Wayne Komets Captains

"C"

Colin Chaulk

"A"

Brett Smith

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Fort Wayne Komets Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Black + Orange
Town: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Map
Founded: 1952

2011-2012 Fort Wayne Komets Roster Facts

Nationalities

17 players
11 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Fort Wayne Komets: 2 391 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 6 GP
KHL: 4 GP
AHL: 146 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Bakersfield Condors (AHL)
Edmonton Oilers (NHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Capacity: 10 500
Construction Year: 1952

Fort Wayne Komets Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
06/03/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Kansas City Mavericks	Fort Wayne Komets	4 - 3 (OT 61:04)	ECHL
05/31/2026 09:05 PM UTC	Fort Wayne Komets	Kansas City Mavericks	4 - 1	ECHL
05/26/2026 11:35 PM UTC	Fort Wayne Komets	Kansas City Mavericks	2 - 4	ECHL
05/25/2026 11:35 PM UTC	Fort Wayne Komets	Kansas City Mavericks	4 - 6	ECHL
05/23/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Kansas City Mavericks	Fort Wayne Komets	3 - 4	ECHL

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Olivier LeBlanc (D)

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Victor Hadfield (D)

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Fort Wayne Komets History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	ECHL	72	45	17	-	-	10	250	189	100	1.39	1	Conference Final loss
2024-2025	ECHL	72	41	22	-	-	9	229	193	91	1.26	2	Division Final loss
2023-2024	ECHL	72	35	30	-	-	7	224	226	77	1.07	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	34	31	-	-	7	267	273	75	1.04	4	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	ECHL	72	40	25	-	-	7	267	225	87	1.21	2	Division Semifinal loss
2020-2021	ECHL	51	29	17	-	-	5	170	136	63	1.24	3	Champion
2019-2020	ECHL	62	31	23	-	-	8	218	220	70	1.13	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	36	26	-	-	10	233	248	82	1.14	3	Division Semifinal loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	46	20	-	-	6	290	216	98	1.36	2	Conference Final loss
2016-2017	ECHL	72	45	19	-	-	8	264	210	98	1.36	2	Division Final loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	40	23	-	-	9	240	200	89	1.24	1	Conference Final loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	48	18	-	-	6	251	200	102	1.42	2	Division Final loss
2013-2014	ECHL	72	36	24	-	-	12	215	215	84	1.17	3	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	33	35	-	-	4	205	246	70	0.97	4	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	CHL	66	40	19	-	-	7	228	187	87	1.32	1	Champion
2010-2011	CHL	66	31	27	-	-	8	187	204	70	1.06	6	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	UHL	76	50	21	-	-	5	263	183	105	1.38	2	Champion
2008-2009	IHL2	76	46	18	-	-	12	288	213	104	1.37	1	Champion
2007-2008	IHL2	76	56	12	-	-	8	280	186	120	1.58	1	Champion
2006-2007	UHL	76	51	21	-	-	4	263	187	106	1.39	1	Conference Final loss
2005-2006	UHL	76	44	26	-	-	6	258	206	94	1.24	2	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	UHL	80	51	24	-	-	5	274	211	107	1.34	1	Final loss
2003-2004	UHL	76	53	17	-	-	6	281	180	112	1.47	1	Conference Final loss
2002-2003	UHL	76	44	21	-	-	11	249	191	99	1.3	1	Champion
2001-2002	UHL	74	37	24	-	-	13	227	215	87	1.18	5	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	UHL	74	42	26	-	-	6	261	253	90	1.22	1	Conference Final loss
1999-2000	UHL	74	40	27	-	-	7	281	251	87	1.18	4	Semifinal loss
1998-1999	IHL	82	33	33	-	-	16	250	280	82	1	5	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	IHL	82	47	29	-	-	6	270	243	100	1.22	2	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	IHL	82	28	47	-	-	7	223	318	63	0.77	9	Did not make playoffs

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