Komets begin build of roster for Cup defense The Komets’ defense of their Kelly Cup Championship began in earnest Monday as they started putting together their roster for the coming season. The team re-signed forwards Anthony Petruzzelli, Zach Pochiro and Oliver Cooper, and defenseman Blake Siebenaler, while adding rookie defenseman D.J King. “With these signings, the Komets officially begin the journey to defend the Kelly Cup,” general manager David Franke said. “We all know how much fun we had winning the Cup and we want to keep it. Anthony Petruzzelli, Blake Siebenaler, Zach Pochiro and Oliver Cooper were all instrumental in our run to the cup last season. Newcomer D.J. King is a promising defenseman to the Komets.”