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 Dave Farrish.

Who is the captain of Fort Wayne Komets?

The captain of Fort Wayne Komets is Robin Bawa.

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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1996-1997

1996-1997 Season

Fort Wayne Komets were 28-47-7 in the 1996-97 IHL season with 63 points, 9th in the Eastern Conference and 19th overall.

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1996-1997 Fort Wayne Komets Roster

Fort Wayne Komets — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Tim Cheveldae (G)	58	1968	Melville, SK, CAN	5'10"	194	L
		David Goverde (G)	56	1970	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	209	L
		Patrick Mazzoli (G)	56	1970	Markham, ON, CAN	5'9"	187	R
		Paul Taylor (G)	55	1971	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	-
		Mike Torchia (G)	54	1972	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	225	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Shawn Cronin (D)	63	1963	Joliet, IL, USA	6'2"	209	L
		Guy Dupuis (D)	56	1970	Moncton, NB, CAN	6'2"	198	R
		Shawn Evans (D)	61	1965	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'3"	190	L
		Shannon Finn (D)	54	1972	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Sean Gagnon (D)	53	1973	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'2"	216	L
		Liam Garvey (D)	53	1973	Chicago Heights, IL, USA	5'11"	187	L
		Paul Koch (D)	55	1971	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'3"	220	L
		Mike Kolenda (D)	54	1972	Grand Rapids, MI, USA	6'0"	190	L
		Yuri Krivokhizha (D)	58	1968	Minsk, BLR	6'5"	209	L
		Marc Laniel (D)	58	1968	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Brad Layzell (D)	54	1972	Beaconsfield, QC, CAN	6'3"	190	L
		Kevin MacDonald (D)"C"	60	1966	Prescott, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Oleg Mikulchik (D)	62	1964	Borisov, BLR	6'2"	201	R
		Dwight Parrish (D)	54	1972	Southfield, MI, USA	5'11"	194	R
		Grant Richison (D)	59	1967	Detroit, MI, USA	6'2"	205	L
		Jacque Rodrigue (D)	55	1971	Nashua, NH, USA	6'0"	190	L
		Sergei Stas (D/LW)	52	1974	Minsk, BLR	6'0"	181	L
		Chris Tok (D)	53	1973	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	6'2"	205	L
		Nikolai Tsulygin (D)	51	1975	Ufa, RUS	6'3"	225	R
FORWARDS
	#12	Peter Ambroziak (LW/RW)	55	1971	Kanata, ON, CAN	6'0"	192	L
		Robin Bawa (RW)"C"	60	1966	Duncan, BC, CAN	6'2"	214	R
		Andy Bezeau (LW)	56	1970	Saint John, NB, CAN	5'9"	190	L
		Robin Bouchard (RW)	53	1973	Saguenay, QC, CAN	5'9"	176	R
		Paul Broten (RW)	61	1965	Roseau, MN, USA	5'11"	187	R
		Keli Corpse (C)	52	1974	London, ON, CAN	5'11"	176	L
		Dan Currie (LW)	58	1968	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Lee Davidson (C)	58	1968	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	179	L
		Craig Duncanson (LW)"C"	59	1967	Lively, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		John Emmons (C)	52	1974	San Jose, CA, USA	6'0"	183	L
		Brian Farrell (LW)	54	1972	Hartford, CT, USA	6'1"	205	L
		Todd Harkins (C)	58	1968	Cleveland, OH, USA	6'3"	209	R
		Sébastien Laplante (LW)	55	1971	Cap-Rouge, QC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		John LeBlanc (RW/LW)	62	1964	Campbellton, NB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Éric Lecompte (LW)	51	1975	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'5"	190	L
		Forbes MacPherson (C)	54	1972	Charlottetown, PE, CAN	5'10"	179	L
		Sal Manganaro (RW)	53	1972	Boston, MA, USA	5'11"	185	R
		Jeff McLean (C)	57	1969	Port Moody, BC, CAN	5'10"	190	L
		Rob Murphy (C)	57	1969	Gatineau, QC, CAN	6'3"	205	L
		Mikhail Nemirovsky (RW)	52	1974	Odesa, UKR	5'11"	196	L
		Igor Nikulin (RW)	54	1972	Cherepovets, RUS	6'0"	198	L
		Carlin Nordstrom (RW)	53	1973	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	214	R
		Ryan Savoia (C)	53	1973	Thorold, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Brian Shantz (C)	56	1970	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Glenn Stewart (LW)	56	1970	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	192	L
		Paul Willett (C)	57	1969	Maria, QC, CAN	6'0"	174	R
		Ross Wilson (RW)	57	1969	The Pas, MB, CAN	6'3"	209	R
		Ravil Yakubov (C)	56	1970	Moskva, RUS	5'10"	185	L
Position: G: 3, D: 14, F: 24Av Age: 27.27 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Fort Wayne Komets Staff

Head CoachDave Farrish
Head CoachJohn Torchetti
Asst. CoachDerek Ray
General ManagerDavid Franke
Asst. Equipment ManagerClint Reif
Athletic TrainerJoe Franke
BroadcasterBob Chase
BroadcasterTim Hoke
Dir. of CommunicationsChuck Bailey
Dir. of Player DevelopmentDave Farrish
Franchise OwnerDavid Franke
Franchise OwnerMichael Franke
Franchise OwnerStephen Franke
PresidentMichael Franke

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Fort Wayne Komets Captains

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Team Captaincy History

1996-1997 Fort Wayne Komets Demographics

Fort Wayne Komets Facts

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

1996-1997 Fort Wayne Komets Roster Facts

Nationalities

33 players
13 players
3 players
3 players

Experience

Fort Wayne Komets: 2 970 GP
NHL: 1 429 GP
WC: 21 GP
AHL: 4 082 GP
DEL: 5 GP
NL: 8 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

Fort Wayne Komets — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/20/2026 07:00 PM GMT-6	Bloomington Bison	Fort Wayne Komets	-	ECHL
11/15/2026 05:05 PM GMT-5	Fort Wayne Komets	Cincinnati Cyclones	-	ECHL
11/14/2026 07:35 PM GMT-5	Fort Wayne Komets	Toledo Walleye	2 - 4	ECHL
11/08/2026 03:00 PM GMT-5	Kalamazoo Wings	Fort Wayne Komets	1 - 3	ECHL
11/07/2026 07:15 PM GMT-5	Toledo Walleye	Fort Wayne Komets	6 - 4	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Fort Wayne Komets — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/11/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Benjamin Lindberg (D)	Greensboro Gargoyles	Details
11/11/2026	Up/Down	joining	Nathaniel Day (G)	Bakersfield Condors	Details
11/11/2026	Up/Down	leaving	James Stefan (F)	Bakersfield Condors	Details
11/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Thomas Sinclair (F)	Kansas City Mavericks	Details
11/09/2026	Confirmed	joining	Ethan Straky (D)	Kansas City Mavericks	Details
10/29/2026	Up/Down	leaving	John Gormley (D)	Bakersfield Condors	Details
10/29/2026	Up/Down	joining	Jack Kopacka (F)	Bakersfield Condors	Details
10/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Benjamin Lindberg (D)	Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs	Details

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Fort Wayne Komets History and Standings

Fort Wayne Komets — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	10	4	1	5	9	29	37	0.9	7	-
2025-2026	ECHL	72	45	10	17	100	250	189	1.39	1	Conference Final loss
2024-2025	ECHL	72	41	9	22	91	229	193	1.26	2	Division Final loss
2023-2024	ECHL	72	35	7	30	77	224	226	1.07	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	34	7	31	75	267	273	1.04	4	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	ECHL	72	40	7	25	87	267	225	1.21	2	Division Semifinal loss
2020-2021	ECHL	51	29	5	17	63	170	136	1.24	3	Champion
2019-2020	ECHL	62	31	8	23	70	218	220	1.13	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	36	10	26	82	233	248	1.14	3	Division Semifinal loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	46	6	20	98	290	216	1.36	2	Conference Final loss
2016-2017	ECHL	72	45	8	19	98	264	210	1.36	2	Division Final loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	40	9	23	89	240	200	1.24	1	Conference Final loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	48	6	18	102	251	200	1.42	2	Division Final loss
2013-2014	ECHL	72	36	12	24	84	215	215	1.17	3	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	33	4	35	70	205	246	0.97	4	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	CHL	66	40	7	19	87	228	187	1.32	1	Champion
2010-2011	CHL	66	31	8	27	70	187	204	1.06	6	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	UHL	76	50	5	21	105	263	183	1.38	2	Champion
2008-2009	IHL2	76	46	12	18	104	288	213	1.37	1	Champion
2007-2008	IHL2	76	56	8	12	120	280	186	1.58	1	Champion
2006-2007	UHL	76	51	4	21	106	263	187	1.39	1	Conference Final loss
2005-2006	UHL	76	44	6	26	94	258	206	1.24	2	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	UHL	80	51	5	24	107	274	211	1.34	1	Final loss
2003-2004	UHL	76	53	6	17	112	281	180	1.47	1	Conference Final loss
2002-2003	UHL	76	44	11	21	99	249	191	1.3	1	Champion
2001-2002	UHL	74	37	13	24	87	227	215	1.18	5	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	UHL	74	42	6	26	90	261	253	1.22	1	Conference Final loss
1999-2000	UHL	74	40	7	27	87	281	251	1.18	4	Semifinal loss
1998-1999	IHL	82	33	16	33	82	250	280	1	5	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	IHL	82	47	6	29	100	270	243	1.22	2	Conference QF loss

Fort Wayne Komets Retired Numbers

Fort Wayne Komets Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Fort Wayne Komets — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Aaron Huffnagle (F)	2026-2027	Fresno Falcons	FPHL	11	11	20	31	4
2.	Alan Lyszczarczyk (F)	2026-2027	GKS Tychy	PHL	17	9	19	28	10
3.	Jackson Pierson (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	15	12	14	26	2
4.	John Dunbar (F)	2026-2027	Bristol Pitbulls	NIHL	16	9	15	24	4
5.	Brady Shaw (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	18	12	11	23	2
6.	Blake Murray (F)	2026-2027	Pioneers Vorarlberg	ICEHL	19	10	13	23	6
7.	Alexis D'Aoust (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	15	10	10	20	2
8.	Matt Brown (F)	2026-2027	IK Oskarshamn	HockeyAllsvenskan	20	8	11	19	2
9.	Zach White (F)	2026-2027	Twin City Thunderbirds	FPHL	8	9	9	18	2
10.	Phélix Martineau (F)	2026-2027	Bedford-Cowansville Express	LHSAAAQ	11	8	10	18	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Fort Wayne Komets — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.48
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	26.40
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.55
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	25.73
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	26.25

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Len Thornson (F)	763	412	807	1219
2.	Eddie Long (F)	801	425	427	852
3.	Colin Chaulk (F)	588	184	500	684
4.	Terry McDougall (F)	507	249	395	644
5.	Colin Chin (F)	660	246	390	636

Franchise All-Time Goals

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Eddie Long (F)	801	425	427	852
2.	Len Thornson (F)	763	412	807	1219
3.	Merv Dubchak (F)	437	321	218	539
4.	Barry Scully (F)	396	288	201	489
5.	Terry McDougall (F)	507	249	395	644

Franchise All-Time Assists

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Len Thornson (F)	763	412	807	1219
2.	Colin Chaulk (F)	588	184	500	684
3.	Eddie Long (F)	801	425	427	852
4.	Guy Dupuis (D)	945	126	417	543
5.	Lionel Repka (D)	666	90	402	492

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Steven Fletcher (D)	305	27	62	1588
2.	Dale Baldwin (F)	528	134	402	1363
3.	Cal Purinton (D)	465	31	172	1223
4.	Rob Laird (F)	520	223	499	1200
5.	Guy Dupuis (D)	945	126	543	1188

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Guy Dupuis (D)	945	126	417	543
2.	Eddie Long (F)	801	425	427	852
3.	Len Thornson (F)	763	412	807	1219
4.	Terry Pembroke (D)	724	59	253	312
5.	Lionel Repka (D)	666	90	402	492

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Caven McRae (D)	1	1	2	2.00
2.	Ken Faranski (F)	1	0	2	2.00
3.	George Edwards (F)	5	7	9	1.80
4.	Len Thornson (F)	763	412	1219	1.60
5.	Jean-Marc Lanthier (F)	7	4	11	1.57

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Terry McDougall (F)	1978-1979	IHL	79	57	82	139	1.76	47
2.	Len Thornson (F)	1966-1967	IHL	71	46	93	139	1.96	10
3.	Bobby Rivard (F)	1965-1966	IHL	70	42	91	133	1.90	32
4.	Lonnie Loach (F)	1990-1991	IHL	81	55	76	131	1.62	45
5.	Len Thornson (F)	1961-1962	IHL	67	32	90	122	1.82	14

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Merv Dubchak (F)	1965-1966	IHL	70	72	45	117	1.67	29
2.	Barry Scully (F)	1980-1981	IHL	82	69	39	108	1.32	40
3.	Len Ronson (F)	1959-1960	IHL	68	62	47	109	1.60	53
4.	Barry Scully (F)	1979-1980	IHL	80	61	47	108	1.35	22
5.	Barry Scully (F)	1981-1982	IHL	79	60	40	100	1.27	40

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Len Thornson (F)	1966-1967	IHL	71	46	93	139	1.96	10
2.	Bobby Rivard (F)	1965-1966	IHL	70	42	91	133	1.90	32
3.	Len Thornson (F)	1961-1962	IHL	67	32	90	122	1.82	14
4.	Len Thornson (F)	1962-1963	IHL	70	32	83	115	1.64	10
5.	Terry McDougall (F)	1978-1979	IHL	79	57	82	139	1.76	47

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Fort Wayne Komets — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Andy Bezeau (F)	1995-1996	IHL	74	10	11	21	0.28	590
2.	Sean Gagnon (D)	1996-1997	IHL	72	7	7	14	0.19	457
3.	Kevin Kaminski (F)	1990-1991	IHL	56	9	15	24	0.43	455
4.	Chris McRae (F)	1991-1992	IHL	60	20	14	34	0.57	413
5.	André Roy (F)	1998-1999	IHL	65	15	6	21	0.32	395