Fort Wayne, IN — The Komets announced Monday that three players have been waived from training camp.  Goaltender Tyler Sims, defenseman Rich Zalewski and forward Toby Lafrance have been released.

Tyler Sims, son of Komet head coach Al Sims, appeared in two exhibition games registering a 1-0-0 record, 4.59 goals-against average and .872 save percentage.

Zalewski had no points in one preaseason game while Lafrance played in all three preseason games registering no points and 17 penalty minutes.  

The Komet preseason roster is trimmed to 23 players with the season opener slated for this Friday, Oct. 16 at Dayton at 7:30pm.  Fort Wayne's home opener is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23 against the Bloomington PrairieThunder at 8pm.

Tickets for Komet home games are on sale at the Coliseum Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com.  The Komets offer discounts on group tickets sold at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way.  Season tickets also continue to be on sale.  For more information visit the Komet office, call 260-483-0011 or visit the Komets' website at www.komets.com.

Single game ticket prices for 2009-10 will remain the same as last season, ranging from $8.00 to $20.00 for seniors and adults and starting at $6.00 for children.

Komets Planner for remainder of the week
Tuesday, Oct. 13............practice at Coliseum 10am-noon
Wednesday, Oct. 14.......practice at Coliseum 10am-noon
Thursday, Oct. 15...........practice at Coliseum 10am-noon
Friday, Oct. 16...............practice at Coliseum 10am-11am, season opener at Dayton at 7:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 17...........practice at Coliseum 10:30am-11am, game at Port Huron at 7:30pm