Francis recalled by Springfield

Fort Wayne, IN -- The Komets learned Monday that center Chris Francis has been recalled by their American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Falcons.

Francis, 21, was signed as a free agent by the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets during the summer of 2010 and began the season skating four games (1 goal, 1 assist) with Springfield before his assignment to Fort Wayne in November. 

Francis scored four goals and 17 points while accumulating 12 penalty minutes during his 28-game stint with Fort Wayne.

In the week ahead, the Komets will host Missouri Wednesday at 7:30pm.  Friday the Komets travel back to Bloomington to face the PrairieThunder at 8:05pm ET and Saturday the Komets will host Bloomington at 7:30pm before a two-week absence from home ice while the Circus is in town.

Komet games are broadcast on WOWO Radio AM 1190 and webcast free at www.Komets.com at Xfinity KometCast with Bob Chase radio-rinkside.

Tickets for all 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.  For more information visit the Komet office, call 260-483-0011 or visit the Komets' website at www.komets.com.