Kevin Reiter said the decision to leave the Komets to play for the Basingstoke Bison of the Elite League was a difficult one but he's looking forward to the excitement of the move.
"I've never been to Europe and it's something I've wanted to do," he said. "I wanted to parlay my success into an opportunity. It wasn't for the money or because I wanted more playing time. It's just something different and something new."
While playing, he will take classes toward a Masters of Business Administration at the University of Winchester.
"I've had friends that played (in Europe) and old coaches who have said, 'Oh, you've got to get over there and try it if you can,'" Reiter said, adding he turned down a couple of offers, including one from a team in France.
Reiter liked that the adjustment wouldn't be too drastic, going to an English-speaking country, close enough for his family to visit.
So what does this mean for the Komets? Expect Nick Boucher, who was the goalie when the Komets captured the Turner Cup, to get the bulk of the playing time, even though the team hasn't ruled out finding a goalie to alternate with him. Boucher, by the way, played a season with Basingstoke.
-- By Justin A. Cohn, The Journal Gazette
I'm happy for him. I really am. I'm sure he'll do well.
Posted by: Wendy | July 31, 2008 at 10:14 PM
I heard the new poll question might be this:
How long do you think the current poll question about Justin Hodgeman might remain on Ice Chips?
A) 5 months
B) 7 months
C) it'll peak at 1 year
D) Destined to be on Ice Chips forever...
Posted by: Hit Somebody!!! | July 31, 2008 at 10:26 PM
If you don't have anything nice to say ......
I'll change it when time permits. But the question is still relevant. :)
Posted by: Justin Cohn | July 31, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Kevin,
Good luck on your MBA. I hope you do not take too many credits and not have the time to sightsee.
Posted by: Shutterbug | July 31, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Hey Cohny.....any new news on Justin?
Posted by: Katla Stranger | August 01, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Jason Cirone is gone....Head coach
http://www.intotheboards.net/hockey2/publish/trenton_m/Warriors-Name-Cirone-New-Bench-Boss.shtml
Gratz.....Head coach
http://www.intotheboards.net/hockey2/publish/jersey/Rockhoppers-Name-Gratz-as-Head-Coach.shtml
Posted by: Karla Stranger | August 01, 2008 at 01:22 AM
another fort wayne native making it strong
Posted by: lovelost | August 01, 2008 at 01:35 AM
LOL @ Hit.
Good luck to Reiter. His strong play was key to our record breaking home win streak last season.
Posted by: dnl | August 01, 2008 at 02:03 PM
well good luck reits have fun and enjoy yourself well always be here :)
Posted by: Legault's Hawk Rocks!! | August 01, 2008 at 05:21 PM