Hukalo, celebrating his 30th birthday today, will be entering his sixth pro season and fifth with the Komets. The left winger started his pro career in 2003-04 skating 40 games with the Kalamazoo Wings in the United Hockey League. He appeared in 11 games with the Wings at the start of the 2004-05 season before being traded to Fort Wayne.

Hukalo has appeared in 223 games with the Komets over the past five seasons registering 53 goals and 123 points. The Edmonton, Alberta native posted his best season last year with career highs of 20 goals, 24 assists and 44 points in 70 games. Hukalo also was awarded Best Defensive Forward for the second straight year in addition to collecting his first league championship.