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 John Torchetti.

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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1997-1998 Season

Fort Wayne Komets were 47-29-6 in the 1997-98 IHL season with 100 points, 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 6th overall.

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1997-1998 Fort Wayne Komets Roster

Fort Wayne Komets — 1997-1998 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Mark Fitzpatrick (G)	57	1968	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	198	L
		Scott LaGrand (G)	56	1970	Potsdam, NY, USA	6'0"	170	R
		Judd Lambert (G)	52	1974	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'1"	176	L
	#31	Marc Magliarditi (G)	50	1976	Niagara Falls, NY, USA	5'11"	181	L
		Bruce Racine (G)	60	1966	Cornwall, ON, CAN	6'0"	170	L
		Richard Shulmistra (G)	55	1971	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
	#0	Kevin Weekes (G)	51	1975	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	216	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#32	Chris Armstrong (D)	51	1975	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	203	L
		Aaron Boh (D)	52	1974	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Stéphane Brochu (D)	59	1967	Sherbrooke, QC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Rich Bronilla (D)	51	1975	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'2"	214	R
		Ed Campbell (D)	51	1974	Worcester, MA, USA	6'2"	209	L
		Trevor Doyle (D)	52	1974	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	203	R
		Guy Dupuis (D)	56	1970	Moncton, NB, CAN	6'2"	198	R
		Marc Dupuis (D)	50	1976	Cornwall, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Derek Eberle (D)	54	1972	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	205	L
		Kirk Llano (D)	53	1973	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	198	R
	#8	Tom Nemeth (D)	55	1971	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'2"	198	L
		Dwight Parrish (D)	54	1972	Southfield, MI, USA	5'11"	194	R
		Tom Pederson (D)	56	1970	Bloomington, MN, USA	5'10"	187	R
		Todd Reirden (D)	55	1971	Deerfield, IL, USA	6'5"	216	L
		Grant Richison (D)	59	1967	Detroit, MI, USA	6'2"	205	L
		Chris Scourletis (D)	55	1971	Gloucester, MA, USA	5'11"	196	R
		Nick Stajduhar (D)	51	1974	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'0"	207	L
		Wes Swinson (D)	51	1975	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		Bob Woods (D)	58	1968	LeRoy, SK, CAN	6'1"	192	L
FORWARDS
		Andrei Bashkirov (LW)	56	1970	Shelekhov, RUS	6'0"	194	L
		Norm Batherson (C)	57	1969	North Sydney, NS, CAN	6'0"	203	L
		Robin Bawa (RW)"C"	60	1966	Duncan, BC, CAN	6'2"	214	R
	#14	Eric Boguniecki (C/RW)	51	1975	New Haven, CT, USA	5'8"	198	R
		Eric Boulton (LW)	50	1976	Halifax, NS, CAN	6'0"	227	L
		Ian Boyce (LW)	58	1968	St-Laurent, QC, CAN	5'9"	176	R
		Vyacheslav Butsayev (C)	56	1970	Togliatti, RUS	6'2"	218	L
	#15	Chad Cabana (LW)	52	1974	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	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
		Dave Duerden (LW)	49	1977	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Tim Fingerhut (LW)	55	1971	Pennsauken, NJ, USA	6'0"	194	L
		Trevor Halverson (LW)	55	1971	White River, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Scott Kirton (RW)	54	1971	Penetanguishene, ON, CAN	6'4"	220	R
		Kurt Mallett (RW)	55	1971	Saugus, MA, USA	5'11"	185	R
		Carlin Nordstrom (RW)	53	1973	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	214	R
		Roman Oksiuta (RW)	56	1970	Murmansk, RUS	6'2"	229	L
		Ryan Pisiak (RW)		1975	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'3"	212	R
		Gaëtan Poirier (LW)	49	1976	Saint Marie , NB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Konstantin Shafranov (RW)	58	1968	Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ	6'0"	198	L
		Mike Taylor (C)	55	1971	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Mark Turner (C)	58	1968	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	R
		Steffon Walby (RW)	53	1972	Madison, WI, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#20	Rob Weingartner (RW)	55	1971	Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA	5'9"	185	R
		Paul Willett (C)	57	1969	Maria, QC, CAN	6'0"	174	R
Position: G: 4, D: 14, F: 21Av Age: 26.51 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 198 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Fort Wayne Komets Staff

Head CoachJohn Torchetti
Asst. CoachGrant Sonier
General ManagerDavid Franke
Asst. Equipment ManagerClint Reif
BroadcasterBob Chase
BroadcasterTim Hoke
Dir. of CommunicationsChuck Bailey
Equipment ManagerJoe Franke
Franchise OwnerDavid Franke
Franchise OwnerMichael Franke
Franchise OwnerStephen Franke
PresidentMichael Franke

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Fort Wayne Komets Captains

"C"

Robin Bawa

Team Captaincy History

1997-1998 Fort Wayne Komets Demographics

Fort Wayne Komets Facts

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

1997-1998 Fort Wayne Komets Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
12 players
3 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Fort Wayne Komets: 3 321 GP
NHL: 930 GP
WC: 61 GP
OG: 15 GP
SHL: 40 GP
AHL: 3 516 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 — 1997-1998 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/14/2026 07:35 PM GMT-5	Fort Wayne Komets	Toledo Walleye	-	ECHL
11/08/2026 03:00 PM GMT-5	Kalamazoo Wings	Fort Wayne Komets	-	ECHL
11/06/2026 07:35 PM GMT-5	Fort Wayne Komets	Bloomington Bison	4 - 5 (SO)	ECHL
11/01/2026 04:00 PM GMT-5	Indy Fuel	Fort Wayne Komets	3 - 4 (OT 61:45)	ECHL
10/31/2026 03:00 PM GMT-4	Fort Wayne Komets	Toledo Walleye	2 - 1	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Fort Wayne Komets — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
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
10/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nathan Dunkley (F)	Orlando Solar Bears	Details
10/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Xavier Lapointe (D)	Orlando Solar Bears	Details
10/25/2026	Loan	leaving	Jack Matier (D)	Manitoba Moose	Details
10/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Evan Cormier (G)	Charlotte Checkers	Details
10/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Luke Richardson (G)	No team	Details

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Fort Wayne Komets History and Standings

Fort Wayne Komets — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	7	3	3	-	-	1	23	30	7	1	5	-
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

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	PTS	PIM
1.	Alan Lyszczarczyk (F)	2026-2027	GKS Tychy	PHL	16	9	18	27	10
2.	Jackson Pierson (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	14	11	13	24	2
3.	Brady Shaw (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	17	12	11	23	2
4.	Aaron Huffnagle (F)	2026-2027	Fresno Falcons	FPHL	8	8	15	23	2
5.	John Dunbar (F)	2026-2027	Bristol Pitbulls	NIHL	14	8	14	22	4
6.	Blake Murray (F)	2026-2027	Pioneers Vorarlberg	ICEHL	18	9	11	20	6
7.	Alexis D'Aoust (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	14	9	10	19	2
8.	Matt Brown (F)	2026-2027	IK Oskarshamn	HockeyAllsvenskan	18	7	10	17	2
9.	Marcus Ortiz (F)	2026-2027	Cuba	-	4	13	3	16	6
10.	Samuel Dove-McFalls (F)	2026-2027	Nürnberg Ice Tigers	DEL	15	8	8	16	37

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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"	196 lbs	26.65
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	26.38
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.53
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	PPG
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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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