CHL'S FORT WAYNE KOMETS TO HOLD FREE AGENT PRO CAMP AT WHC!

CHL's Komets forge agreement with GMHL for scouting and tryout camp in August!

March 29, 2011

The GMHL is pleased to announce that the Fort Wayne Komets of the Central Hockey League (CHL) will conduct a tryout camp in conjunction with the league and the World Hockey Centre (WHC) in early August and will also look to league personnel to expand their scouting staff.

Al Sims, former NHL player and Head Coach, will be entering his 9th season behind the Komets bench, and has forged an agreement with GMHL President Bob Russell that will see the team hold a Canadian free agent Pro-camp in early August, open to players from anywhere in the world.

In addition, Sims will look to Mr. Russell, a former Edmonton Oiler, along with Bradford Rattlers' Head Coach Johan Lundskog, to expand their scouting staff, keeping an eye on talent, both through the annual World Hockey Centre In-Residence summer camps, as well the GMHL itself.

The Pro camp will take place from Sunday, August 7th through Saturday, August 13 as part of the WHC's summer program, but players are encouraged to register for the camp 1-2 weeks prior to best prepare for the rigorous test of a pro hockey tryout camp.  Participants will live 'in-residence' at the WHC in Shelburne, ON for the week, and registration includes accommodation, meals, and transportation to and from arena facilities.  Players are responsible for their own transportation to and from the WHC at the start and the end of the week.

For further information, please call Bob Russell directly at the WHC office toll-free number during normal business hours - 1.800.905.0270.

Mr. Sims is extremely excited to have the opportunity to get a look at the large number of international players, along with those from the U.S. and Canada, that the WHC attracts on a yearly basis.

For information about the Komets and the Central Hockey League, please visit www.komets.com, and www.centralhockeyleague.com.