Fort Wayne Komets hire Ben Boudreau as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Fort Wayne Komets announced the hiring of Ben Boudreau as their new head coach on June 19, 2026. Boudreau, a Kelly Cup champion, previously led the Komets to a championship in 2021 and ranks seventh in franchise history for coaching victories. After two seasons as an assistant and a successful tenure as head coach, he moved to the Ontario Hockey League's Niagara IceDogs before returning to Fort Wayne. Boudreau expressed his appreciation for the organization and the special memories tied to it, emphasizing the importance of his family's history with the team.
- •Ben Boudreau returns to coach the Fort Wayne Komets.
- •He won the Kelly Cup with the Komets in 2021.
- •Boudreau coached the Niagara IceDogs prior to rejoining the Komets.
- •He ranks seventh in franchise history for coaching wins.
- •Boudreau emphasized the organization's special place in his heart.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Fort Wayne Komets Bring Familiar Face to the Bench
"Kelly Cup champion Ben Boudreau returns to Fort Wayne, bringing his championship pedigree and deep family legacy back to the bench to lead another title charge.
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