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Comets I is assured of a playoff stint in the Major division of the 2014 Saipan Little League Baseball, following a 7-6 win over the IP&E Rockies last Saturday at the Miguel Tan Ge Basa Pangelinan Ballfield.

Comets I improved to a 10-3 record with one game left in the regular season of the 15-team field, joining the Falcons (11-2), IT&E (12-2), and the Braves (11-2) in the playoffs. The Rockies fell to a 6-7 slate and are battling five other teamsLaolao Bay (7-5), JPO Enforcers (8-4), Little Legals (8-5), McDonalds (6-7), and the Hustlers (7-8)for the four remaining playoff tickets. Standings are not yet official and were made after last Sundays matches.

Francisco Frederick got two straight strikeouts and also played a crucial role in the third out at the bottom of the sixth inning to help Comets I nose out IP&E.

The bottom of the sixth inning began with Comets I starting pitcher Jessie Taitano walking leadoff batter Elijah Lizama, who went on to advance to second and third off passed balls. Taitano was then relieved by Frederick, who struck out the Rockies next two batters before walking fourth batter Laterel Deleon Guerrero. Keoni Lizama was next at bat for the Rockies and was booted out on a 1-3 putout play, saving Comets Is one-run win.

IP&E threatened Comets I, 6-7, when Dai Podziewski scored off an error at centerfield at the bottom of the fifth inning and Comets I went 1-2-3 on a double play at the top of the last inning.

Comets I was without a run in the last three innings, but its five-run top of the first gave the team cushion. Taitano blasted a two-run double in the first inning, while Sebastian Saures and Niffton Rasiong hit RBI singles, and the other run came off a miscue at third base.

A one-run homer from Tyrese Camacho, Podziewskis RBI single, and Brandon Delos Reyes run off an error at first base kept IP&E in the game, 4-5, and the latter remained in contention in the next four innings before Frederick stepped up on defense and saved the day for Comets I.

Enforcers 8, Red Sox 6 The JPO Enforcers boosted their playoff chances after slipping past the Red Sox in the third and final game last Saturday.

The Enforcers won the exchanged in the first four innings and shut out the Red Sox in the last two for the close win. Peter Litulimar contributed two RBIs and two runs in the four innings, hitting a single and triple in the second and fourth inning, respectively. The Enforcers got two more earned runs.

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April 14, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Utica Comets If you've been to a Comets game in The AUD then you know where the in-game videoboard "magic" is created. You may not be aware of it, but the room with the glass windows opposite the team's merchandise store is where it all happens.

Teamwork, a term used frequently when attempting to explain success, regardless the process and its level of complexity, is alive and well at Comets home games. Stationed in the press box well before the game or pre-game skate takes place, is Gina Nassivera - Comets Director of Game Presentation. Throughout the night, seamlessly and with anonymity, Nassivera centers a majority of all that is seen and heard on the video boards, and by script ensures all sponsorships and fan interaction goes off as planned.

Creating "magic" to satisfied fans by Nassivera comes by carefully designing a pleasing package. Having spent the past three seasons as game operations and event manager for the Rockford IceHogs, Nassivera came to Utica knowing what hockey fans want beyond how the team would skate. With her headset on, the Washington County (NY) native calls the shots to the "magic" room, located on The AUD's concourse.

Similar to the "war room" in Toronto, where NHL officials staff on game day, to answer requests from on and off-ice officials, the newly built and equipped "magic" room is where the fan experience are born. North Utica native Eric Kowiatek, 27, is the equivalent of an assistnat coach/coordinator for Nassivera on gameday. Taking commands, verbally as well as following the script, brings to life animation combined with video to the video boards as well as the halo video part of the scoreboard.

At a Comets-Albany game, around 5:30pm, 15-minutes prior to doors opening to season ticket holders, Kowiatek is already in position for his night's work. By day, the Comets' graphic designer, Kowiatek goes largely unnoticed to the hockey public roaming the concourse due to his back to them. Sitting to the left of Kowiatek is the evening's technical director Doug Moreau of Sauquoit. Moreau will be working the switcher; the board where he takes shots from the three cameras covering the game and brings them up on-line to the video boards.

From an outsider's perspective there is an unusual relaxed atmosphere. There are seven screens attached to the wall in front of Kowiatek. He also has a laptop computer at the ready to his right. The main screen in front of Kowiatek is pre-loaded with the various graphics, many of which he designed since signing on with the team this past summer. Throughout the night, on command, these pre-loaded graphics are what he will pull from and bring to life on the video boards. Kiss cam, dance cam, all what have become fan favorites and expected rituals for Comets fans halfway through the inaugural season in The AUD come from here.

Throughout the game even though the binder holding the evening's script is being followed, additions are added on the fly. At about 6pm, a Comets staffer enters Kowiatek's domain with a card, a hand written request to be added to the birthday announcements (graphic already created). Without hesitation, Kowiatek effortlessly moves to his lap top and pulls up the birthday graphic and seconds later the addition is complete.

"I'm in communication with Gina on the headset, and we also are in contact with Tom (Comets Public Address Announcer Tom Coyne)," says Kowiatek, while lining up in proper order the evening's announcements.

While going about combining his in-game ingredients of fan fun for the game, fans stop to see how this person, similar to the great and powerful Wizard of Oz works his "magic". One of the green guys, who sits by the visiting penalty box taunting opponents, makes an appearance unbeknownst to Kowiatek, and does his shtick before moving on.

Timing is everything for the Comets game presentation to have a successful evening. A partnership between Kowiatek and Moreau on this Friday game is clear. Two hand-held cameras are on ice level, one on the blue seats level. "There are media time outs, we have to be ready for intermissions, goals being scored, and during the national anthem(s)," Kowiatek said.

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SENECA Reed-Custer and Seneca seemed like teams heading in different directions when they played to a 11-2 Comets victory Friday to open the Interstate Eight Conference baseball season.

Maybe its a lesson in how wildly prep baseball results can fluctuate, especially in early April. The Comets, whod won four straight games that week by a combined margin of 40-6, turned around Saturday and got swept in a doubleheader by Normal University. Seneca, which had lost its fourth straight Friday by a combined margin of 50-12, turned around and swept Serena in a doubleheader the next day.

To coach Kirk Houchin, it was obvious what had been lacking for the Irish after Fridays game. They had averaged seven runs a game in their wins and just more than three runs a game in their losses.

We gotta put some hits together, Houchin said. Some of the guys who were producing early now arent. Theyre pressing, and other guys are starting to get hot. We gotta get those guys that were hot earlier, a week or two ago, going.

Just cant put it all together at one time. You know, [when] weve had some good hitting, pitching is lacking. And then when we have good pitching, were not scoring runs. Im hoping here in the next couple weeks, well put it all together and score some runs. Runs erase a lot of mistakes. Unfortunately, right now were not scoring the runs. Were making the mistakes, and its really magnified.

It wasnt that Reed-Custer had played great baseball or been a great offensive team all season heading into Fridays game. Coach Jerry Cougill and outfielder Josh Bull both said that Fridays 11-run, 10-hit performance was probably the Comets best of the young season.

On Friday, Cougill was hopeful the Comets were trending in the right direction.

Obviously we got a lot of things that we can work on, but I was encouraged offensively tonight, Cougill said. We have played pretty good defense. We have a much more challenging part of our schedule ahead of us, so well see. Well see how we are in a couple of weeks.

Maybe the lesson here is that we should wait a few weeks to make any real evaluations of either of these teams, or of any and all prep baseball teams. Houchin is hoping his Irish will look like a very different team. Cougill is hoping the Comets will not.

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Workington Comets 43 Edinburgh 50: Edinburgh Monarchs heaped more misery on Workington Comets after beating them for the second time in just 24 hours with a 50-43 victory at Derwent Park.

Rene Bach

Comets endured a torrid evening in Scotland on Friday when they were beaten 55-38 by Edinburgh and the Monarchs claimed the double when they took four points away from Workington on Saturday night.

Comets captain Rene Bach scored the most points on the night, with 14, and Josh Grajczonek impressed with 11 points from five races.

But it turned out to be a battle of the reserves, with Edinburgh reserve pair Steve Worrall and Justin Sedgmen out-riding and out-scoring Workingtons Chris Mills and Ashley Morris.

Worrall was on top of his game and recorded 13 points from seven races, with Sedgmen claiming six points.

Whereas, Mills endured an evening of mechanical problems with his bike and picked up zero points, and Morris could only muster four points.

But the evening got off to a great start for Comets with a 4-2 win in the opening race.

Grajczonek was fastest out of the gate with team-mate Mason Campton hot on his heels, but former Comet Craig Cook overtook Campton on the third lap.

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April 13, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Utica Comets UTICA COMETS (33-30-5-4) @ LAKE ERIE MONSTERS (29-32-1-9)

Glens Falls Civic Center, 5pm

Radio: 94.9 K-Rock

Tonight's Game: The Comets are in need of their third straight victory to remain in the thick of the playoff hunt, as they travel to Glens Falls to take on the Adirondack Phantoms for their final road contest of the season. Courtesy of two wins in Lake Erie, Utica has moved to within two points of eighth place in the Western Conference.

When They Last Met: The Utica Comets came up just short in the third period, as they dropped a tough 4-3 decision to the Adirondack Phantoms on Friday Feb. 28.Brandon DeFazio, Kent Huskins and Colin Stuart each scored for Utica, while Joacim Eriksson was denied his fifth victory of the month, as the Galve, Sweden native turned aside 21 of 25 shots in defeat.

Comets Outlook: In what goes down as another comeback for the ages, the Utica Comets earned an essential two points on Friday evening in Lake Erie, with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Monsters. Jeremy Welsh and Cal O'Reilly each scored for the Comets, who improved to 33-30-5-4. Alex Friesen, who had an assist during regulation, potted the game-winning goal during the first round of the shootout, while Brandon DeFazio also scored in the shootout session for Utica. Joe Cannata collected his tenth victory of the season with 28 saves on 30 shots, in addition to a perfect four of four during the shootout.

Phantoms Outlook: Although they had a contest scheduled last evening in Bridgeport, the Phantoms saw their game postponed due to ice conditions. On Friday evening, Adirondack dropped a 4-1 decision to the Worcester Sharks, with Brandon Alderson potting the only Phantoms goal. Center Freddie Hamilton and blueliner Adam Comrie recorded a goal and an assist apiece for the Sharks. Cal Heeter made 28 saves on 31 shots but took the defeat, while Harri Sateri was victorious with a 33 save effort.

Flair For The DramatiCal: Center Cal O'Reilly scored the goal that saved Utica's season on Friday night, as he tied the game in Lake Erie with his sixth of the season with just 1:58 to play. O'Reilly's goal extended his point streak to six games overall and nine games on the road. The Comets are 21-9-4 this season when O'Reilly records at least one point and 6-1-1 when he has a multi-point night.

Hakuna Cannata: Netminder Joe Cannata made 28 saves on Friday and has now lost just two times over his past eleven appearances. The Wakefield, MA native has allowed more than two goals just once over that time span. Cannata has amassed a .937 save percentage over his run and has seen his number for the season rise to .905. The Merrimack College graduate's goals against average has also dropped to 2.87.

Ring Jere-er: Center Jeremy Welsh remained hot against the Monsters, as his third period goal was his fifth over his past seven games. Welsh, who had just two goals this season prior to his run, also has points in seven of his past eight contests. When Welsh has found the score sheet this season, the Comets have compiled a 9-2-3 record.

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VELMA Just a few minutes after Velma-Alma junior Ty Richardson was hit by a pitch from Lindseys relief pitcher, Alec Richardson followed in his cousins footsteps to win third place in the Jake Leffler Wooden Bat Tournament Saturday.

It was a walk-off hit by pitch and the Comets (8-12) had pulled out the 5-4 win. Alec Richardson said that it was the best hed ever felt when getting hit by the ball. The Comets had scored a run without getting the ball out of the infield to win the game in the bottom of the seventh inning. Coach Colt Allison was happy with his players patience at the plate.

I just told the guys, You have to make the pitcher work, Allison said. Make him work at the knees, and it did pay off. He hit a couple kids there and I felt like we were pretty fortunate.

As the Lindsey pitcher slammed his glove on the ground, Velma-Alma celebrated a win that was close to not happening.

With two outs in the top of the seventh and nursing a 4-3 lead, the Comets showed their inexperience. Lindsey tried to steal with its game-tying runner on second. The smart play would have been to let him have the bag. A single would have scored him on second, so it didnt matter having him on third.

Allison took the blame on himself for freshman catcher Tyler Martin overthrowing third to score the game-tying run.

I just think it was instinct, and he reacted, Allison said. It was a poor job from the dugout, not from him. He needs to be told.

Martins brother, Colby, picked him up. He pitched a gem in the close win and said it felt great to have his brothers back in the end.

It means a lot, Colby said. He needs to pick his head up, because he is a big part of this team.

It was the second win of the night for the Comets, who have won four of their last five. The first one of the day was a 9-5 decision against Healdton, which included a home run by Ty Richardson.

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April 12, 2014 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Missouri Comets INDEPENDENCE, MO (April 12, 2014) - In conjunction with management from the Baltimore Blast and San Diego Sockers, the Missouri Comets have entered into a partnership with the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) to create a new league that will unify professional indoor soccer across the country.

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Professional Indoor Soccer has been around since the original Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) began in 1978. After the demise of the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1984, the MISL became the highest level of professional soccer in the United States.

The original Kansas City Comets were founded in 1979, the Baltimore Blast in 1980 and the San Diego Sockers in 1982. Although the opponents and players have changed, these teams continue to entertain fans with exciting fast paced, high-scoring action.

The Missouri Comets were reborn in 2010, joining the Baltimore Blast in the latest version of the MISL. The Comets and Blast have reached the playoffs in each of the four years since Missouri's return. The Blast and Comets are responsible for the last two MISL Championships.

The San Diego Sockers were reborn in 2009 to what was then the PASL-Pro. That year they began a winning streak that saw them win more games than any other professional soccer team in United States history. From December 29, 2010 until January 27, 2013 the Sockers won 48 games in a row. During the streak, they managed to win four straight PASL Championships.

This new partnership will unite teams that have played in two separate leagues over the past several seasons into one league playing at the highest level in North America. More details will be announced soon regarding additional teams, schedules and league rules.

"We are looking forward to continuing our existing rivalries from the MISL, with the Wave, Ambush, Lancers, Silver Knights and the Blast," said Team President Brian Budzinski. "At the same time, rekindling old rivalries with such storied franchises as the Sidekicks and Sockers will be great for long time indoor soccer fans"

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Fatima batter Reid Kessel dodges an inside pitch Saturday afternoon during the Comets' game against Lutheran St. Charles during the Capital City Invitational. Photo by Kile Brewer.

Their longest hit of the day ended a long day full of very good offense.

Will Robertsons three-run home run lifted the Fatima Comets to an 11-0 win in five innings against the Lutheran: St. Charles Cougars in the fifth-place game of the Capital City Invitational at Vivion Field.

It gives us confidence that we know we can compete against these size schools, Fatima coach Scott Kilgore said. Were ecstatic, I dont know how I couldnt be pleased with our performance.

The Comets scored a combined 26 runs in 12 innings Saturday, including a 15-9 victory against the Eureka Wildcats earlier in the day at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex.

The Fatima lumber came out of its slumber after totaling just four runs in losing their first two Invitational games Friday.

This is what were capable of, Kilgore said. (Friday), we were in a bit of a funk. Granted, there was outstanding pitching. But we saw quality pitching today and we were able to do things against it at the plate.

The Comets used five singles to score three runs in the bottom of the first inning against the Cougars, then had three singles and a walk in a two-run third to make it 5-0.

The closing kick came in a six-run fifth. After the first two Comets were retired, Matt Temmen walked, moved to second on a Zack Hudspeth single and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Pinch-hitter Brady Weavers then walked to load the bases.

John Fick, who hit the ball hard all weekend, then lined a single to left to make it 7-0. Logan Vogel followed with another RBI single that made it 8-0 with runners on first and third.

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Workington Comets slumped to defeat away to Edinburgh Monarchs in the League Cup. Former Comet Craig Cook was in scintillating form as he scored 14 points from five rides to give the Monarchs a 55-38 victory.

Craig Cook: Scored 14 points from five rides

The result means that Comets came away with no points and it leaves Monarchs top of the Border Division with nine points from their three League Cup matches.

Comets team manager Tony Jackson said: I am disappointed. Its the same old story in Edinburgh we just dont seem to do it. A few things went wrong on the night that changed the match.

There were two harsh refereeing decisions when Rene Bach was excluded in heat nine and Mason Campton was excluded in heat 11. I thought they were unfairly excluded.

We only won three races at the end of the day and you cant do anything only winning three races.

We didnt get the rub of the green. We are not going to get down about it. I am sure we will make amends on Saturday night.

Comets started the evening a rider down with reserve Chris Mills arriving late following an arduous journey from his home in Essex.

He arrived 40 minutes after the match had started. His van broke down and he got stuck in traffic on his way to Edinburgh.

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April 11, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Lake Erie Monsters A two-goal third period lead disappeared and the Lake Erie Monsters (29-32-1-10) fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Utica Comets (33-30-5-4) before a crowd of 12,386 fans at Quicken Loans Arena. With the shootout loss, the Monsters are officially eliminated from playoff contention. Michael Schumacher and Guillaume Desbiens scored for the Monsters, who are winless in their last five games. Of the eight games between the Monsters and Comets this season, the last seven were decided by 3-2 final scores. The Monsters host Rochester in the third game of their four-game homestand on Sunday at 5:00 PM.

Schumacher gave the Monsters a 1-0 lead at 6:05 of the first period when he tapped in a bouncing puck in front of the Utica net after a centering feed from Colin Smith. The goal was the 12th of the season for Schumacher, and was assisted by Smith and Stefan Elliott. The Monsters held their 1-0 lead until Guillaume Desbiens extended the Monsters lead to 2-0 at 7:22 of the third period, with assists to Elliott and Mitchell Heard.

Utica scored twice between the 12:09 and 18:02 marks of the third period to tie the game at 2-2. First Jeremy Welsh, then Cal O'Reilly scored for the Comets, who forced overtime.

In overtime, the Monsters had 56 seconds of total power play time, but were unable to convert. In overtime, the Comets held a 5-4 shot advantage.

Alex Friesen and Brandon DeFazio scored in the shootout for Utica, while the Monsters were 0-4 on shootout attempts; with the shootout edge, the Comets secured the 3-2 win.

Calvin Pickard stopped 34 of 36 shots and one of Utica's three shootout attempts in the shootout loss; he is 15-17-7 on the season. Joe Cannata is 10-12-1 after the shootout win for the Comets; he stopped 28 of 30 Monsters shots and all four shootout attempts.

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In their first game, the Fatima Comets could muster little offense. In their second, they put some runs on the board.

But in both games, they did accomplish one of their biggest goals.

Were here to compete, were here to make us better, Fatima coach Scott Kilgore said after the Comets went 0-2 in Fridays opening day of the Capital City Invitational at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex.

Thats the most important thing for us right now. We didnt get a win, that would have been great. But we walk away stronger after today.

The Comets opened with a 2-0 loss Friday afternoon to the Hickman Kepwies. Fatima had baserunners in five of the seven innings, but only two got as far as second base.

We just couldnt string any hits together, Kilgore said. Its not like we struck out that much, we put the ball in play, we just hit it right at them. But thats baseball.

Hickman scored both of its runs in the fourth inning on four singles and two walks off Fatima senior starter Reid Kesel.

Kesel went six innings for the Comets, giving up just one other hit while he struck out six on 82 pitches.

That was six innings of good solid pitching, Kilgore said.

Will Robertson struck out three in one inning of relief for the Comets.

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BALDWIN Northern Michigan Christian picked up its first win of the season, beating Baldwin 13-6 in a non-league baseball game.

Kade Ellens got the win after setting down in the middle innings.

Jon Dracht, Jager Haan and Jake Shaarda all played solid defensively.

At the plate, Wyatt Lambert had a hit and an RBI; Ryan Pogue two hits and two RBIs; Ellens a double; Dylan Lucas a hit and an RBI; and Jared Eisenga two doubles.

Northern Michigan Christian dropped a pair of games to Pentwater, 7-1 and 15-8, to open its season Thursday.

"Overall, it was a good opener," NMC coach Jason Towers said. "A couple of mental lapses, and some struggles on the mound set us back but it was good to get a couple of games in.

"We are a young team with a bunch of solid athletes."

Shaarda took the loss in the opener for the Comets. At the plate, Lucas had a hit; Eisenga a double; Ellens two hits; and Casey TeBos a hit.

Dracht took the loss in the second game.

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April 11, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Utica Comets UTICA COMETS (31-30-5-4) @ LAKE ERIE MONSTERS (29-32-0-9)

Quicken Loans Arena, 7pm

Radio: 94.9 K-Rock

Tonight's Game: Tonight begins the final road week of the season, as the Utica Comets travel to Cleveland to do battle with the Lake Erie Monsters. Utica enters the game with playoff hopes still on the line, as they sit five points behind eighth place Rochester.

When They Last Met: The Utica Comets dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the Monsters on Jan. 28. Utica forward Benn Ferriero improved his scoring streak to nine games with a goal and an assist, while Patrick Mullen also lit the lamp for the Comets. AHL Player of the Week Joacim Eriksson turned aside 34 of 36 shots as he earned his team a point for the eighth time in his past nine starts.)

Comets Outlook: The Utica Comets dropped a tight 3-2 decision to the Toronto Marlies last Sunday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum. Center's Pascal Pelletier and Cal O'Reilly each scored for the Comets, while winger Alexandre Grenier collected two assists. Sam Carrick led the way for Toronto with two goals, while defenseman Eric Knodel had two assists. Joe Cannata took the loss despite a 33 save effort, while Garret Sparks was victorious with 23 saves on 25 shots.

Monsters Outlook: Lake Erie dropped its sixth out of its past seven games, this a 4-1 loss to the Texas Stars. David van der Gulik scored the lone goal for Lake Erie. Justin Dowling (1-1-2) and Mike Hedden (0-2-2) each recorded multiple points for Texas, while Jyrki Jokipakka, Brett Richie and Scott Glennie also found the back of the net. Cristopher Nilstorp took the win with 30 saves on 31 shots, while Sami Aittokallio was handed the defeat with 23 stops.

Mr. Friese: Utica Comets center Alex Friesen has been on a tear as of late with his three-point effort (2-1-3) on Saturday evening a career high. Friesen has now recorded 14 points over his past 14 games. The St. Catharine's, ONT native had recorded just 11 points (1-10-11) over his 86 prior games between the AHL and ECHL levels.

Feel The FlO': With his goal against Toronto on Saturday, Comets center Cal O'Reilly extended his scoring streak away from The AUD to seven games. Despite the loss on Sunday, the Comets are now 19-9-4 in games in which O'Reilly records a point. The former Nashville Predator is now tied for second on the Comets with 39 points (5-34-39).

The Brand Before Time: With a helper on Sunday in Toronto, Comets winger Brandon DeFazio set a new career high with 15 assists this season. The Oakville, ONT native has also set career best marks in goals (16), points (31) and shots on goal (182).

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Last updated at 13:53, Friday, 11 April 2014

Edinburgh rider Craig Cook will be the man to stop if Workington Comets are to pick up points this weekend, according to owner Laura Morgan.

Craig Cook

The former Comet, who now rides for Edinburgh Monarchs, is the number one rider in the Premier League and has got off to a superb start this season.

Comets will come up against him twice this weekend as the Comets face the Monarchs in the League Cup.

They travel to Edinburghs Armadale Stadium tonight (7.30pm start) and 24 hours later the Monarchs will head south to Derwent Park (7pm start).

Morgan said: Craig is in the form of his life. He is going to be an incredibly difficult man to stop. Credit to the guy, he is on fire. Exciting racing is what you get with Craig Cook. But we have got a number of guys to give him a run for his money.

Craig Cook will be the man to watch in amongst others.

Comets have had just one competitive match so far this season a 60-31 victory at home to Glasgow in the League Cup.

The return fixture and Rustys Harrisons testimonial were rained off last weekend.

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The Fatima Comets had their opportunities against the Hickman Kewpies in their Capital City Invitational opener Friday afternoon.

But they just couldnt pick up the big hit when they needed it.

The Kewpies scored two runs in the fourth inning and made them stand up in a 2-0 victory against the Comets at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex.

Hickman strung together four singles and two walks to score its two runs in the fourth off Fatima starter Reid Kesel.

That inning was the lone blip in an otherwise strong outing by Kesel. The senior allowed two walks and five hits in the game, striking out six. Will Robertson picked up three strikeouts in his inning of relief for the Comets.

Fatima, which had runners on base in five of the seven innings, finished with three hits.

Fatima will take on Rockhurst at 7:30 p.m. today in its next pool game at the Legion Complex.

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April 10, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Lake Erie Monsters Pascal Pelletier scored 24 seconds into overtime to deliver the Lake Erie Monsters (29-32-1-9) a 3-2 overtime loss to the Utica Comets (32-30-5-4) Thursday night at Quicken Loans Arena. Brett Clark and Michael Schumacher scored for the Monsters. At the end of Thursday's American Hockey League action, the Monsters are nine points behind the Charlotte Checkers, who hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Monsters have five games remaining, while Charlotte has three to play.

After a scoreless first period, Clark scored the game's first goal and gave the Monsters a 1-0 lead at 4:03 of the second period. From in front of the net, Mark Olver handed a pass to Clark, cutting in from the right side, and Clark slipped a puck past Utica's Joacim Eriksson for his sixth goal of the season. J.T. Wyman also assisted on the goal. Just over 10 minutes later, Utica tied the game when Cal O'Reilly centered a puck to Brandon DeFazio at the top of the goal crease, and he sent the puck by Monsters goalie Sami Aittokallio to even the score.

The game remained 1-1 into the third period before Jeremy Welsh broke the tie for Utica at the 13:38 mark. Welsh skated through the right circle and into the slot before wristing a puck top-shelf to give the Comets their first lead of the game. Just 2:04 later, Colin Smith centered a pass to Schumacher on a rush up the ice, and Schumacher tied the game for the Monsters with a power play goal. The goal was the 11th of the season for Schumacher, and was also assisted by Karl Stollery.

Utica began the overtime period on a two-minute power play, and the Comets secured the two points when Pelletier sent a high shots from the right circle to beat Aittokallio at 0:24 of the extra frame.

Aittokallio is 13-15-3 in net for the Monsters after stopping 29 of 32 shots. Eriksson is 23-22-2 after the win; he stopped 19 of 21 Monsters shots.

The Monsters and Comets meet again Friday at 7:30 PM at Quicken Loans Arena.

NOTES: The Monsters are 3-3-0-1 against Utica this season, and meet the Comets for the eighth and final time this season Friday at 7:30 PM... The last six games between the Monsters and Comets have been decided by 3-2 final scores... The Monsters are 18-12-1-3 on home ice this season... The Monsters are 15-11-1-6 against the North Division this season... The Monsters are 1-3-1-0 in April... Schumacher has six goals in his last 11 games... The Monsters were 1-5 on the power play, while Utica was 1-3.

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