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Award‑winning coach Jason McCrimmon will lead the Prague Guardians in the newly created European Union College Hockey League, blending Detroit’s grassroots hockey ethos with European collegiate opportunities.
Fort Wayne Komets forward Anthony Petruzzelli concluded the third season of his P13 Youth Camp, a program that connects aspiring players with professional mentors and local roots.
The Western Conference Finals will be decided in Game 7 on Wednesday, with Fort Wayne’s Jalen Smereck and Kansas City’s Bobo Carpenter among the standout players. Meanwhile, Florida, Wheeling and other clubs advance in their respective series.
The Komets fell 6-4 to Kansas City in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, dropping the series to a 2-1 deficit.
The Western Conference Finals between Kansas City and Fort Wayne are tied 1‑1, with David Cotton leading the offense, while Florida holds a 2‑0 edge over Wheeling in the East.