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Fort Wayne Komet Hockey Club
1010 Memorial Way, Fort Wayne, IN  46805 | 260.483.0011
Contact: Chuck Bailey, Director of Communications
260.482.6550 | chuck@komets.com

Fort Wayne, IN | Tuesday, July 6, 2010 ---  The Komets announced Tuesday that defensemen Danko Mironovic and Keith Rodger have agreed to terms and will return for 2010-11.

Mironovic, 23, will be returning for his third straight year with the Komets.  It will also be the defenseman's third pro year after skating three seasons of juniors in the OPJHL.  In his pro debut Mironovic was named the Komets' Most Improved Player for 2008-09.  Last year the Zagreb, Croatia native scored a goal, added eight assists for nine points and posted a plus-18 while accumulating 88 penalty minutes in 72 games.  Mironovic appeared in all 12 of the Komets' 2010 playoff games en route to his second straight IHL Turner Cup Championship. 

Rodger, 25, also will be back in the Komet lineup after collecting two championships with Fort Wayne.  Rodger first appeared with the Komets at the end of the 2008-09 season skating 11 games after completing four years with American International of the NCAA.  Last season the Parshall, Colorado native scored two goals, 12 points and a plus-six in 69 games for his rookie debut before helping the Komets win the IHL Turner Cup title appearing in seven playoff games.

The Fort Wayne roster reaches five players with the signings of Mironovic and Rodger.  Bobby Phillips will also be returning to the Komets' defense and forwards Derek Patrosso and Brandon Naurato were announced last week.

Komet camp opens Oct. 4.....The Komets will begin training camp the week of Oct. 4 and expect to open their 59th consecutive season the weekend of Oct. 16.  The Komets will continue to be a member of the International Hockey League and participate in the Central Hockey League under the CHL moniker.   As announced by the IHL and CHL June 1, both leagues have joined forces for the upcoming campaign.  The circuit will consist of 13 CHL teams and five IHL teams for an 18-team coalition.

Season tickets for the 59th season of Fort Wayne Komet Hockey are now on sale at the Komet's office at 1010 Memorial Way in Fort Wayne.  Fans can enjoy a savings of up to 20% off walk-up prices with season ticket packages.  For more information call the Komet office at 260-483-0011.

Komets honorary grand marshals of 2010 Fort Wayne Festival Parade......This year's Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival parade will celebrate both of Fort Wayne's championship teams.  The Komets and Tin Caps will serve as honorary co-grand marshals after the Komets won their third straight IHL Turner Cup title in 2010 and the Tin Caps captured the 2009 Midwest League crown.  The parade will be held this Saturday, July 10, in downtown Fort Wayne at 10am.
 

Danko Mironovic, Defense, Born Mar 15 1987, Zagreb, Croatia    Height 6-3, Weight 220, Shoots L
                                            --- Regular Season ---  ---- Playoffs ----
Season   Team                        Lge    GP    G    A  Pts  PIM  GP   G   A Pts PIM
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2004-05  Couchiching Terriers        OPJHL  45    3    7   10  151
2005-06  Couchiching Terriers        OPJHL  22    1    2    3   56
2005-06  Vaughan Vipers              OPJHL  13    0    1    1   29
2006-07  Vaughan Vipers              OPJHL  42    7   15   22   80
2007-08  Vaughan Vipers              OPJHL  43    4   15   19   63
2008-09  Fort Wayne Komets           IHL    70    2   11   13   65  11   1   1   2  16
2009-10  Fort Wayne Komets           IHL    72    1    8    9   88  12   0   3   3  14

Keith Rodger, Defense, Born Nov 9 1984, Parshall, CO   Height 6-0, Weight 190, Shoots R
                                            --- Regular Season ---  ---- Playoffs ----
Season   Team                        Lge    GP    G    A  Pts  PIM  GP   G   A Pts PIM
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2002-03  Lincoln Stars               USHL   56    2    4    6  100   8   0   2   2  19
2003-04  Lincoln Stars               USHL   35    2    5    7   65  --  --  --  --  --
2003-04  Danville Wings              USHL   26    0    3    3   22   7   0   1   1  42
2004-05  Helena Bighorns             NAHL   36    2   11   13   66
2004-05  Springfield Jr. Blues       NAHL   14    0    4    4   24
2005-06  American International Co   NCAA   18    0    1    1   32
2006-07  American International Co   NCAA   20    1    0    1   48
2007-08  American International Co   NCAA   27    1    5    6   49
2008-09  American International Co   NCAA   22    0    1    1   71
2008-09  Fort Wayne Komets           IHL    11    0    0    0    5  11   2   0   2  12
2009-10  Fort Wayne Komets           IHL    69    2   10   12  110   7   0   0   0   4