Komets Name Former Vernon Viper Marino MVP:

The East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) Fort Wayne Komets
have named former Vernon Vipers forward Brandon Marino MVP.  Marino is in his first season in the ECHL after signing with the Komets on July, 17th 2012. In 71 games this season with the Komets Marino has (20-54-74). Marino was invited to the AHL Norfolk Admirals training camp on September, 26th 2012 but was released on October, 4th 2012.   Marion was then called up to the Admirals but only played in one game before being released. 

Marino spent the last three seasons with the CHL Quad City Mallards before signing with the Komets. Marino was named the 2011-12 Central Hockey League Most Valuable Player, as well as took home MVP at last year's CHL all-star game. Marino had a breakout season during which he led the league with 41 goals and finished second with 90 points. The 5’ 9”, 185-pound Riverside, California native also led the league in power play goals (13), ranked fourth in assists (49) and finished tied for fourth in shorthanded goals (3) and game winning goals (7) while also posting a plus/minus rating of +9. Marino played just two games with the 2002-2003 Vernon Vipers.

Brandon Marino's Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=93732

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Komets announce End of Season Awards

03/30/2013

Fort Wayne, IN ---The Komets announced their End-of-Season Player Awards Saturday night following the regular season home finale against the Kalamazoo Wings at the Memorial Coliseum.  The awards were presented as follows:
Bud Gallmeier Memorial Trophy/Community Service Award, for community service and dedication to the game of hockey in memory of long-time Komet beat writer Bud Gallmeier:  Charlie Effinger

The Wiegmann Family “True Komet” Award, exemplifying team spirit and a positive attitude on and off the ice:  Brett Smith

The NOB Brick Award, for the Stonewall Defensive Forward of the season:  J.M. Rizk

The Mr. Hustle Award, in honor of the memory of Cliff and Jean Fell, Jim and William Fell, and Pat Curtis, long-time Komet fans.  The award considers a player’s personal statistics (goals, assists and on-ice hits at home) and overall up-tempo style of game:  Brandon Marino

The Unsung Hero Award, the Komets’ 5/30 award in tribute to Komet Hall-of-Famers Robbie Irons and Terry Pembroke, given t the player whose hard work, dedication to his teammates and love of the game is in the true spirit of Komet legends Robbie Irons and Terry Pembroke:  Brett Smith

The Komet Kuarters Most Improved Player Award:  Ryan Hegarty

The Komet Defenseman of the Year Award:  Tyler Butler

The Komet Rookie of the Year Award:  Matt Firman

The Komet Most Valuable Player Award, known as the Foss Folk Memorial Trophy sponsored by the Folk family and voted on by the Komet players themselves:  Brandon Marino

End of Season Party and Jersey Auction—The Komets will hold the annual End of Season Party and Jersey Auction Tuesday, April 2, in the Appleseed Room of the Memorial Coliseum.  Doors open at 6:30pm and the jersey auction starts at 7pm.  Game worn player jerseys will be auctioned to the highest bidders.