Komet Eddie Obituary, Komet Eddie Has Passed Away

May 2024 · 2 minute read
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Komet Eddie Obituary, Death Cause – Eddie Long, 90, died today, the Komets confirmed. Eddie Long, a Komet from 1952 to 1966, was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on June 11, 1933. Long played 801 games for the Komets, scoring 425 goals and 852 points. Five goals in a game is his record, shared with three others. The tough forward scored a record four hat tricks in 1956-57, matching only three other players. Long led the Komets with 56 goals in 1962-63. He led the Komets with 15 assists and 20 points in 11 playoff games after scoring 102 points and 46 assists in 70 regular season games.

Fort Wayne won its inaugural IHL Turner Cup with Long and Len Thornson as MVPs. Long tied a franchise record with nine points and five goals against Indianapolis on March 4, 1962. He also holds the Komet playoff records for five points, most assists, and fastest playoff goal. Eddie Long is Mr. Komet forever. Eddie played, coached, and represented the squad. Eddie Long is irreplaceable. “He lived well to 90,” stated Komet President Michael Franke. “Eddie never criticized the Komets. He took failure personally and wanted the team to succeed. He loves the game more than anyone I know. Thanks, Eddie Long.

After retiring, Long became the Komets’ head coach in 1964 and led the team to its second championship. Eddie coached youth and high school hockey in Fort Wayne after coaching the Komets. “Mr. Komet, Eddie Long was one of the first players I identified with the Komets when I was young and going to my first Komet games,” stated General Manager David Franke. In 1990, we bought the Komets and met Eddie. Eddie always supported the Komets. All the players loved seeing and talking to him in the locker room after games. Eddie Long was a great hockey player, spouse, and father. Great Komet hockey ambassador! Rest, Eddie.” Eddie was the first Komet to retire his number 16 on March 27, 1966.

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