Komets Recap

Komets Hoist Turner Cup
Clip Icehawks 3-2 in triple overtime for IHL crown
Hodgman IHL playoffs MVP

FORT WAYNE KOMETS GAME RECAP

Fort Wayne, IN 5/12/08 --- It took a while but the Komets finally prevailed 3-2 over the visiting Port Huron Icehawks in triple overtime Monday night in Fort Wayne to capture the seventh and decisive game of the IHL Turner Cup Finals 4-3. Port Huron had secured a 3-1 series lead before Fort Wayne battled back to win three straight games and capture the IHL 2008 Championship.

The game marked only the second game seven in the finals for the Komets, both on Fort Wayne ice. The Komets also had a game seven on Monday, April 18, 1960 when they lost 3-1 to the Saint Paul Saints. The Komets are now 6-3 when playing in a game seven in the playoffs.

A sold out crowd of 10,462 witnessed the Komets win their sixth championship in the rich 56-year history of the Fort Wayne franchise. The Komets have now won five IHL crowns and one UHL championship.

The game was the third longest in Fort Wayne's history. IHL Turner Cup playoff MVP Justin Hodgman scored the game winner 23 seconds into the third overtime to end the game after 100 minutes, 23 seconds. Hodgman, 19, also scored the first goal of the game at 6:03 of the second period to finish the playoffs leading the Komets with seven goals and 14 points in 13 post season games. The rookie center was appearing in his first pro playoffs after being added to the Fort Wayne roster under amateur status.

Defenseman Guy Dupuis put the Komets ahead by two at 13:57 of the second period. The Icehawks started their comeback bid 35 seconds later on a marker by winger Jeff Zehr. With 64 seconds remaining in the third period Port Huron pulled goaltender Larry Sterling for the extra attacker and 12 seconds later Icehawk winger Tab Lardner hit the twine to send the game into overtime.

Komet goalie Nick Boucher picked up his third straight win stopping 34 of 36 shots. Boucher completed the playoffs with a 5-2-1 record and topped IHL netminders with a 2.09 goals-against average. Sterling made 57 saves on 60 shots and appeared in all 12 of Port Huron's post-season games ranking third with a 2.51 goals-against average.

The Komet's End of Season Jersey Auction and Party will be held Wednesday night, May 14, at 6:30pm at the Memorial Coliseum Expo. Admission is $5 for non-season ticket holders. Admission is free for children under 12 and season ticket holders.

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Komets Hoist Turner Cup Clip Icehawks 3-2 in triple overtime for IHL crown Hodgman IHL playoffs MVP FORT WAYNE KOMETS GAME RECAP Fort Wayne, IN 5/12/08 --- It took a while but the Komets finally prevailed 3-2 over the visiting Port Huron Icehawks in triple overtime Monday night in Fort Wayne to capture the seventh and decisive game of the IHL Turner Cup Finals 4-3. Port Huron had secured a 3-1 series lead before Fort Wayne battled back to win three straight games and capture the IHL 2008 Championship. The game marked only the second game seven in the finals for the Komets, both on Fort Wayne ice. The Komets also had a game seven on Monday, April 18, 1960 when they lost 3-1 to the Saint Paul Saints. The Komets are now 6-3 when playing in a game seven in the playoffs. A sold out crowd of 10,462 witnessed the Komets win their sixth championship in the rich 56-year history of the Fort Wayne franchise. The Komets have now won five IHL crowns and one UHL championship. The game was the third longest in Fort Wayne's history. IHL Turner Cup playoff MVP Justin Hodgman scored the game winner 23 seconds into the third overtime to end the game after 100 minutes, 23 seconds. Hodgman, 19, also scored the first goal of the game at 6:03 of the second period to finish the playoffs leading the Komets with seven goals and 14 points in 13 post season games. The rookie center was appearing in his first pro playoffs after being added to the Fort Wayne roster under amateur status. Defenseman Guy Dupuis put the Komets ahead by two at 13:57 of the second period. The Icehawks started their comeback bid 35 seconds later on a marker by winger Jeff Zehr. With 64 seconds remaining in the third period Port Huron pulled goaltender Larry Sterling for the extra attacker and 12 seconds later Icehawk winger Tab Lardner hit the twine to send the game into overtime. Komet goalie Nick Boucher picked up his third straight win stopping 34 of 36 shots. Boucher completed the playoffs with a 5-2-1 record and topped IHL netminders with a 2.09 goals-against average. Sterling made 57 saves on 60 shots and appeared in all 12 of Port Huron's post-season games ranking third with a 2.51 goals-against average. The Komet's End of Season Jersey Auction and Party will be held Wednesday night, May 14, at 6:30pm at the Memorial Coliseum Expo. Admission is $5 for non-season ticket holders. Admission is free for children under 12 and season ticket holders.
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