James Krause
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Sports Reporter for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | NIU ‘21 | Column Writer at Frontstretch.com
How do I work this thing?
How do I work this thing?
Updated story on the #ECHL strike, including reaction from #Komets co-owner/GM David Franke and what steps might be taken by teams over the next few days:
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ECHL players go on strike, Komets game against Indy postponed
ECHL players officially went on strike at noon Friday after collective bargaining negotiations deteriorated. Friday's Komets-Indy Fuel game has been postponed.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Updated story on the #ECHL strike, including reaction from #Komets co-owner/GM David Franke and what steps might be taken by teams over the next few days:
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ECHL releases an update on negotiations with the PHPA on a new CBA.
December 24 Update on ECHL Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Professional Hockey Players' Association
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ECHL Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with the Professional Hockey Players' Association
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December 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
ECHL releases an update on negotiations with the PHPA on a new CBA.
#Komets co-owner and GM David Franke has never experienced a work stoppage in his 37 years of owning the team. He offered his perspective on the #ECHL CBA negotiations.
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Komets owner, GM David Franke talks ECHL CBA negotiations, potential impact of strike
Komets co-owner and general manager David Franke is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#Komets co-owner and GM David Franke has never experienced a work stoppage in his 37 years of owning the team. He offered his perspective on the #ECHL CBA negotiations.
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Samuel Jonsson’s life has taken many turns since he was drafted by the #Oilers in 2022. Now, the #Komets goaltender is adjusting to life in the US and finding his footing in the North American game.
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Komets goalie Samuel Jonsson adjusting to life, hockey in America
Jonsson caught on to the North American game quickly, and in doing so caught the attention of ECHL and Oilers fans.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Samuel Jonsson’s life has taken many turns since he was drafted by the #Oilers in 2022. Now, the #Komets goaltender is adjusting to life in the US and finding his footing in the North American game.
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The PHPA has served a strike notice to the #ECHL, which would take effect on Friday.
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PHPA ECHL MEMBERSHIP SERVES STRIKE NOTICE
The PHPA'S ECHL membership has served a strike notice effective December 26, 2025, following a strike authorization mandate delivered on December 18, 2025. As a result of the league’s ongoing unfair l...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The PHPA has served a strike notice to the #ECHL, which would take effect on Friday.
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phpa.com/news/3213
The CBA negotiations between the #ECHL and the PHPA took a turn today, with the union accusing the league of unfair labor practices and has filed charges to the National Labor Relations Board.
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ECHL accused of unfair labor practices by PHPA as CBA negotiations boil over
The ECHL provided information on the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the Professional Hockey Players Association in a statement on Monday.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The CBA negotiations between the #ECHL and the PHPA took a turn today, with the union accusing the league of unfair labor practices and has filed charges to the National Labor Relations Board.
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As the Komets and others prepare for the holiday break, the potential of a strike looms over the ECHL as CBA negotiations continue to sour.
How we got here and what might happen next.
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How we got here and what might happen next.
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Potential strike looms over ECHL at Christmas break as CBA negotiations stall
The PHPQ released a statement on Friday confirming that their members authorized a strike should the union feel it necessary.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
As the Komets and others prepare for the holiday break, the potential of a strike looms over the ECHL as CBA negotiations continue to sour.
How we got here and what might happen next.
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How we got here and what might happen next.
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Reposted by James Krause
Last week, for the first time since the season started, the Komets got to skate at Memorial Coliseum.
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Komets finally return to Coliseum for home opener
The Komets will finally open their home schedule at 7:35 p.m. tonight against the Bloomington Bison, the start of a three game homestand.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Last week, for the first time since the season started, the Komets got to skate at Memorial Coliseum.
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Cursed?
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November 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Cursed?
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Five different .@FWKomets scored, including the first professional goal of defenseman Beau Akey, in a 5-3 win over the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday before 3,472 fans at the Wings Event Center.
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Komets postgame blog: Five different Komets score in win over Kalamazoo
Five different Komets scored, including the first professional goal of defenseman Beau Akey, in a 5-3 win over the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday, with 3,472 fans in attendance at the
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November 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Five different .@FWKomets scored, including the first professional goal of defenseman Beau Akey, in a 5-3 win over the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday before 3,472 fans at the Wings Event Center.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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When the Komets last played in Iowa, Odeen Tufto suffered an injury that doctors thought might have ended his hockey career.
Six months later, the Komets are playing the Heartlanders again and Tufto is plotting a miraculous comeback.
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Six months later, the Komets are playing the Heartlanders again and Tufto is plotting a miraculous comeback.
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As Komets return to Iowa, Tufto eyes return from devastating injury
The Komets are returning to Xtream Arena for the first time since Tufto’s injury for three games in four days against the Heartlanders. Meanwhile, Tufto is working on a return
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October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
When the Komets last played in Iowa, Odeen Tufto suffered an injury that doctors thought might have ended his hockey career.
Six months later, the Komets are playing the Heartlanders again and Tufto is plotting a miraculous comeback.
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Six months later, the Komets are playing the Heartlanders again and Tufto is plotting a miraculous comeback.
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And now for something different…
This is the #Komets Power Play… with a full rundown on news and what to find at journalgazette.net before this week’s #ECHL action kicks off.
This is the #Komets Power Play… with a full rundown on news and what to find at journalgazette.net before this week’s #ECHL action kicks off.
October 17, 2025 at 4:03 AM
And now for something different…
This is the #Komets Power Play… with a full rundown on news and what to find at journalgazette.net before this week’s #ECHL action kicks off.
This is the #Komets Power Play… with a full rundown on news and what to find at journalgazette.net before this week’s #ECHL action kicks off.
Jalen Smereck’s signing wasn’t well received universally amongst #Komets fans, but he’s set to play a prominent role as an offensive-minded vet for a deep defenseman group.
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Once the antagonist, Jalen Smereck expected to fill a big defensive role on the Komets
The signing of defenseman Jalen Smereck by the Komets received a split reaction from fans.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Jalen Smereck’s signing wasn’t well received universally amongst #Komets fans, but he’s set to play a prominent role as an offensive-minded vet for a deep defenseman group.
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The #TinCaps had strong performances throughout the 2025 season that translated to many things. Wins, however, were not at the top of that list.
How the team evaluated a wild 2025 season, and what they’re looking for in their 2026 squad, is here:
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How the team evaluated a wild 2025 season, and what they’re looking for in their 2026 squad, is here:
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TinCaps season review: Strong performances fall short of yielding winning results
The efforts of the TinCaps in 2025 translated into success in a variety of ways. Winning, however, eluded them.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The #TinCaps had strong performances throughout the 2025 season that translated to many things. Wins, however, were not at the top of that list.
How the team evaluated a wild 2025 season, and what they’re looking for in their 2026 squad, is here:
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How the team evaluated a wild 2025 season, and what they’re looking for in their 2026 squad, is here:
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Lonnie Loach passed away Monday after a bout with cancer at age 57.
He’s the last #Komets player with more than 50 goals in a season, but he’s most remembered for one goal on April 21, 1991, that changed the trajectory of the franchise forever.
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He’s the last #Komets player with more than 50 goals in a season, but he’s most remembered for one goal on April 21, 1991, that changed the trajectory of the franchise forever.
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Lonnie Loach gave the Komets 'legitimacy' with legendary season, overtime goal
On April 21, 1991, during the Franke family’s first year of owning the Komets, Loach scored a game-winning goal against the Indianapolis Ice in game 7 of the first round of the Turner Cup Playoffs.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Lonnie Loach passed away Monday after a bout with cancer at age 57.
He’s the last #Komets player with more than 50 goals in a season, but he’s most remembered for one goal on April 21, 1991, that changed the trajectory of the franchise forever.
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He’s the last #Komets player with more than 50 goals in a season, but he’s most remembered for one goal on April 21, 1991, that changed the trajectory of the franchise forever.
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Keith Winter, the groundskeeper at Parkview Field for 15 years, will retire after the #TinCaps home finale Sunday.
His thoughts on retiring and setting up the future of the position can be found here:
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His thoughts on retiring and setting up the future of the position can be found here:
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TinCaps head groundskeeper Keith Winter retiring at season's end
After 15 years tending to the field at Parkview Field, TinCaps head groundskeeper Keith Winter will retire from his position after Sunday’s home finale against the Dayton Dragons.
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August 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Keith Winter, the groundskeeper at Parkview Field for 15 years, will retire after the #TinCaps home finale Sunday.
His thoughts on retiring and setting up the future of the position can be found here:
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His thoughts on retiring and setting up the future of the position can be found here:
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Matt Miller grew up going to #Komets games at the Coliseum as a fan. Now, he'll be on the ice for them, hoping to be an inspiration to today's young fans. #ECHL
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Miller hopes to inspire Fort Wayne kids just as prior Komets legends did him
Hockey was Miller’s first love, formulated at Komets games just 20 minutes from his house and forged in northeast Indiana by the players before him who wore the Komets logo
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August 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Matt Miller grew up going to #Komets games at the Coliseum as a fan. Now, he'll be on the ice for them, hoping to be an inspiration to today's young fans. #ECHL
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As Carroll proved last season, there’s room at the top of northeast Indiana boys tennis for more than one team as it joined perennial power Homestead in claiming regional titles before falling in the semistate round.
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5 To Watch: Boys Tennis
As Carroll proved last season, there's room at the top of northeast Indiana boys tennis for more than one team as they joined perennial power Homestead in claiming regional titles before falling at se...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
As Carroll proved last season, there’s room at the top of northeast Indiana boys tennis for more than one team as it joined perennial power Homestead in claiming regional titles before falling in the semistate round.
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October 17, 2024 at 2:28 AM
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