Fort Wayne Komets

The Fort Wayne Komets are a minor league ice hockey club in the ECHL. The team is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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About The Team

The Fort Wayne Komets have played in the ECHL since 1985, but minor league hockey in Fort Wayne dates back to the 1950's (IHL franchise). The Komets won the Kelly Cup in 2020-2021.

What players say...

"After getting called up from the SPHL, I wasn't sure how long I'd stay in the ECHL. My teammates welcomed me right away in the locker room and I think that allowed me to feel comfortable and contribute on the ice. Our training staff, medical team, and the Komets fans made coming to the rink every day more fun."

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is home for the Komets. The large arena can hold a capacity of 10,480 total attendees for a hockey match. Fort Wayne has some of the highest average fan attendance numbers in the ECHL, averaging an impressive 8,000+ fans per each home game. The Coliseum is one of the best places in the Coast to see a game.

How many championships do the Fort Wayne Komets have?

The Komets franchise have won numerous championships throughout the years from Turner Cups (7), Colonial Cups (1), and Ray Miron President's Cups (1). In terms of Kelly Cups, the club holds one ECHL title. The club won their first Kelly Cup in 2020-2021.

Notable/Cult Players

A few top point producing players and favorites in Comets history are:

  • Len Thornson
  • Colon Chaulk
  • Lionel Repka
  • Steven Fletcher
  • Dale Baldwin
  • Rob Laird
  • Guy Dupuis
  • Eddie Long

Off The Ice in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne is an everyday city based in northeast Indiana, sitting in the heart of the “Hoosier State.” Fort Wayne defintiely isn’t as big as Indy, but it's got a unique feel to it. From comfortable neighborhoods to its lively downtown streets (restaurants, events, and more), there's quite a bit to do around town for everyone.

Interesting Facts

Did you know that Fort Wayne is known for its genealogy? Yep- pretty random, but interesting. Fort Wayne is home to the nation's 2nd largest genealogy collection (besides Washington, D.C.). The Allen County Public Library boasts a massive genealogy center where people from around the world visit to trace their family roots.

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