FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Wednesday afternoon, the Komets released their ECHL schedule for 2014-15. 

The Komets' 63rd season of pro hockey in Fort Wayne begins on the road against the new Indianapolis Fuel Friday, October 17th.  It will be the Fuel's debut at the 8,000 seat $63 million renovated Indianapolis Fairgrounds Coliseum and the first time the Komets have skated against an Indianapolis rival since April 16, 1999.The Komets will host Indianapolis the following night, Saturday, October 18th for Fort Wayne's home opener.

“We are extremely pleased with our schedule, playing 32 of 36 games on the weekends and holidays and to open up against Indianapolis in a home and home series is icing on the cake,” Komet President Michael Franke said.  “We look forward to big announcements throughout the summer that will be fan friendly promotions combined with a very fan friendly schedule.”

Fort Wayne home games will start at 7:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday and Saturdays.  Friday games will kickoff at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday games begin at 5:00 p.m.. You can view the entire schedule by clicking on the following link: http://echl.com/.