Fort Wayne, IN --- As the Komets were busy tying a franchise record with their 18th consecutive home win over the visiting Port Huron Icehawks in front of a sellout crowd of 10,462 on Saturday, March 8, fans were busy in the lobby placing bids to raise money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

The Komets paid special tribute to the U.S. Army by sporting camouflage U.S. Army jerseys during the game. Fans were given the opportunity to place bids in a silent auction for these one-of-a-kind jerseys with all of the proceeds donated directly to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The special jersey auction generated $10,034 with the highest bid of $934 for P.C. Drouin’s number 71 jersey.

"We are very appreciative of the generosity of the Fort Wayne Komets Hockey team and their fans. The money raised from the jerseys will help provide a college education to more than 700 children of fallen special operations personnel," said John T. Carney, Jr., Special Operations Warrior Foundation President. "The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is very fortunate to have caring and supportive Americans who care passionately about making sure the children of fallen special operations personnel are not forgotten."

The S.O.W.F. has 120 students enrolled in colleges and universities across the country. Funding provided by the S.O.W.F. includes tuition, books, fees, room and board.