Boka brothers unite with Komets

Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Fort Wayne Komets announced that defensemen Nick Boka and forward Luke Boka have agreed to terms for the 2020-21 season.

Nick Boka, 22, was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The Plymouth, Michigan native completed a four-year collegiate career at the University of Michigan helping the Wolverines to two NCAA Tournament appearances and the Frozen Four in 2018. He made his pro debut playing four games with the Allen Americans at the end of the 2018-19 season. Boka returned to the Americans last season collecting 32 penalty minutes in 29 games.

Luke Boka, 21, spent the last five seasons with Windsor of the Ontario Hockey League, setting a franchise record for most games played on Feb. 23, 2020. Boka tallied 140 points (60g-80a) in 313 games with Windsor and won a Memorial Cup in 2017. He also served as the team’s captain the previous two seasons.