Komets cap wildest of seasons with Kelly Cup
JUSTIN A. COHN | The Journal Gazette
The season that almost never happened ended in the best possible way – with the Komets winning the Kelly Cup.
They cemented the championship with a 2-1 victory Friday night over the South Carolina Stingrays in front of a sellout crowd of 10,477 at Memorial Coliseum, keyed by Playoff MVP Stephen Harper’s two goals and Dylan Ferguson’s 26 saves.
“This is the best team I’ve ever played on. It’s the best night of my life, it really is,” said Shawn Szydlowski, the Komets’ longest tenured player with eight seasons donning the fireball. This city, with the way they support the team, it’s an NHL city and an NHL arena. The organization has been nothing but good to me. The fan base, the crowd, I can’t say enough about it.”
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Komets celebrate after scoring a goal during the first period against South Carolina at Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday.
Katie Fyfe | The Journal Gazette
Komets players celebrate after scoring a goal during the third period against South Carolina at Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday.
Katie Fyfe | The Journal Gazette
The Komets celebrate after winning Game 4 of the Kelly Cup Finals against the South Carolina Stingrays at Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday.
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Komets forward A.J. Jenks watches the puck during the first period against South Carolina at Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday.
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Komets goaltender Dylan Ferguson hydrates during a stoppage Sunday in North Charleston, South Carolina, in Game 2 of the Kelly Cup Finals.
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Komets defenseman Blake Siebenaler, left, guards the South Carolina Stingrays Cole Ully on Sunday at North Charleston, South Carolina, in Game 2 of the Kelly Cup Finals.
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The South Carolina Stingrays Coly Ully, middle, takes a shot as the Komets Nick Boka tries to block it Sunday in Game 2 of the Kelly Cup Finals at North Charleston, South Carolina.
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The South Carolina Stingrays Justin Florek looks to make a play as he s defended by the Komets Mathieu Brodeur, No. 52, and Anthony Petruzzelli, No. 13, on Sunday in Game 2 of the Kelly Cup Finals at North Charleston, South Carolina.