The Komets have re-signed captain Jamie Schaafsma and forward David Friedmann.

Schaafsma, 33, had 25 goals, 39 points and 46 penalty minutes in 70 games last season, his first with Fort Wayne.

He added three goals and nine points in 16 playoff games, helping the Komets to the conference finals.

Friedmann, 22, completed a four-year collegiate career with Robert Morris University last season before making his pro debut with the Komets, appearing in eight games and scoring four goals. Friedmann also skated in two playoff games.

The Komets also signed defenseman Cole Martin,

22, who was recently acquired from the Norfolk Admirals to complete a trade for Dean Ouellet.

Jcohn@jg.net