Knights graduate Brett Brochu signs with ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets

Fort Wayne, IN — The Komets announced today that rookie goaltender Brett Brochu has agreed to terms for the upcoming season.

In his first season with London of the OHL in 2019-20, Brochu (Bro-shoo), 20, posted a record of 32-6-0 with a save percentage of .919 and a league-best goals against average of 2.40. During his sophomore season with the Knights, Brochu was awarded the Jim Rutherford Trophy as the league’s top goaltender with a record of 29-11-2, making him the first Knights goalie to win the award since former Komet Michael Houser in 2012. The 6’0 netminder also won gold with Team Canada at the World Juniors. Last season, Brochu carried a record of 28-17-2 and went 9-1-0 in the playoffs with a goals-against average of 1.48, being named to the OHL’s second all-star team.

With 89 wins, Brochu graduates as the second-winningest goaltender in Knights history behind the aforementioned Houser. Former Komets Rick Tabaracci (1987–88) and Mike Torchia (1990–91) were also awarded the Jim Rutherford Trophy.

“Happy to add Brett to the roster. He comes to us from Canada’s most prestigious junior team and has an impressive haul of awards,” said Head Coach Jesse Kallechy. “He is a very talented goalie, continuing to solidify an already very solid position for us.”

Brochu made his professional debut by appearing in one game with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL during the 2020-21 season and participated in the Vancouver Canucks developmental camp.

The Komets will open the season on October 20, at Indy, with the home opener on October 21, against the Fuel.