KOMETS SNAG FORMER BUGS MILAM AND SMITH
Preseason roster reaches nine

Fort Wayne, IN -- The Komets announced Wednesday that they have added two players from the 2011 CHL Champion Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs to the preseason roster.  Defenseman Jamie Milam and forward Brett Smith have agreed to terms and will be in the Komet camp when it opens October 10 in preparation of Fort Wayne's 60th anniversary season.

Milam, 27, will be making his second appearance with the Komets.  The defenseman made his pro debut skating eight games at the end of the 2005-06 season (5g, 9pts) in Fort Wayne before appearing in all five 2006 playoff games (1g, 3pts).  Milam had career highs of 22 goals (2006-07) and 41 assists and 54 points (2007-08) during a stint with Gwinnett of the ECHL.  Milam will be entering his sixth year as a pro after appearing with Bossier-Shreveport the last two seasons.  The Lake Orion, Michigan native collected the CHL Championship last season with the Mudbugs scoring 17 goals and 48 points in the regular season and adding four goals and 12 points en-route to winning the President's Cup in the post season.

Smith, 29, will be starting his eighth pro season when the puck drops on the 2011-12 campaign.  Smith posted 20 goals and 55 points during 2010-11 and registered two goals and 17 points while captaining Bossier-Shreveport to a CHL Championship last year in 21 post-season games.  The center completed six seasons with the Mudbugs last year.  Smith skated in the ECHL during 2006-07 splitting the season with Phoenix and Reading.  The Guelph, Ontario native posted career highs of 30 goals and 63 points in 64 games with Bossier-Shreveport in 2005-06 and advanced to the 2006 finals scoring eight goals and 15 points in 15 playoff games.  (CHL totals over six seasons, all with Bossier-Shreveport:  334gp, 111g, 195a, 306pts, 305pim) 

With the addition of Milam and Smith the Komets' preseason roster reaches nine players.

Fort Wayne Komets preseason roster as of July 13 2011

No.       Forwards                Pos   S Ht   Wt    Place of Birth     Birthdate 2010-11 Team               GP    G     A    Pts  PIM   
5    41   Brett Smith             C    L  5-8  180   Guelph, Ont        8/31/81   Bossier-Shreveport, CHL    57    20    35   55    60
4    61   Chris Auger             C    L  5-10 180   Bellville, Ont     12/16/87  Mississippi, CHL           42    14    11   25    29
1    71   P.C. Drouin             LW   L  6-2  200   St. Lambert, Que   4/22/74   Fort Wayne, IHL            61    14    30   44    55
2    79   Kaleigh Schrock         RW   R  5-11 180   Fort Wayne, IN     10/17/84  Fort Wayne, IHL            60    15    10   25   142
3    91   Colin Chaulk            C    L  6-0  199   Toronto, Ont       1/7/77    Fort Wayne, IHL            39    10    30   40    51
6    --   Todd McIlrath           F    L  5-9  185   Livonia, MI        2/27/86   Battle Creek, AAHL          8     6    11   17    29

     No.  Defense                 Pos  S  Ht   Wt    Place of Birth     Birthdate 2010-11 Team               GP    G     A    Pts  PIM 
7    72   Craig Cescon            D    L  6-2  195   Mississauga, Ont   8/18/86   Flint, IHL                 60     1     5    6   174
8    --   Jamie Milam             D    R  6-0  200   Lake Orion, MI     5/13/84   Bossier-Shreveport, CHL    66    17    31   48    26 
    
     No.  Goaltenders             Pos  C  Ht   Wt    Place of Birth     Birthdate 2010-11 Team           GP    Ave   W     L   T/SL
9    33   Nick Boucher            G    L  5-11 175   Leduc, Alb         12/29/80  Fort Wayne, IHL        42    2.96  18    15  6

Komets slate exhibition games -- The eight-time champion Komets will skate two exhibition games prior to the opening of the 2011-12 regular season.  Both tune-ups will be against the Dayton Gems with the first preseason tilt scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14 at Hara Arena in Dayton at 7:30pm.  The Komets will reciprocate by hosting Dayton Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5pm the Memorial Coliseum. The Komets' 60th anniversary season home opener will be Saturday, Oct. 22 with the opponent yet to be determined.

Komet 2011-12 Season Tickets on sale – Season tickets for the 60^th anniversary season of Komet Hockey in Fort Wayne are on sale at the Komet office at 1010 Memorial Way.  For more information visit the Komet office, call 260-483-0011 or click here.  Many 60^th anniversary events and promotions are planned for an unforgettable season.  There will be recognition of past Komets throughout the season with special ceremonies, autograph sessions and presentations planned.  New members will be inducted into The Komet Hall of Fame along with exciting new endeavors both live and on the coliseum video board throughout the season.  Caution: Fans should watch out in particular for the return of Captain Komet.