Rochester, NY. – After their first victory of the season the previous night, the Utica Comets looked to ride a wave of momentum heading into Rochester as the team battled the top affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. As…
Syracuse, NY. – As the Comets stepped onto the ice in enemy territory against the Syracuse Crunch, they were still searching for their first victory of the season. In the first two games in Utica, the team was held scoreless in six…
Utica, NY. – The Comets faced their fiercest division rival on Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center in front of a sold-out crowd. The team still hunting for its first victory of the season stepped on the ice against the Syracuse…
Utica, NY. – The Comets were riding a three-game point streak when they stepped onto the ice against the Cleveland Monsters on Monday night for Veterans Day. Draped in their Veterans Day sweaters in front of a great home crowd, the team was…
Allentown, PA. – Taking a point in the previous two games, the Comets were gaining traction in the standings and wanted to keep that momentum going heading to a road trip against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.…
Utica, NY. – Friday night in Utica marked the first time the Comets stepped onto the ice with a new bench boss as Ryan Parent took the helm as the team’s Interim Head Coach. Without a win yet this season, the Comets were looking…
Q: It’s a tough decision for any team to make to relieve their head coach of duties. Can you take us through the decision-making process? A: Firstly, you don’t see it often at the American Hockey League level which is why this was…
Newark, NJ & Utica, NY, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – The New Jersey Devils today announced that they have relieved Kevin Dineen of his head coaching duties of the club’s American Hockey League affiliate in Utica and named Assistant…
Utica, NY. – After last night’s loss against the Rochester Americans, the Utica Comets stepped back onto the ice at home for a rematch. Inside the Adirondack Bank Center, the home fans awaited puck drop as they wished for the Comets…
Utica, NY. – The Utica Comets, looking for their first victory of the season, stepped onto the ice against the Rochester Americans on Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The team went without a win in their first seven tries but were…
Laval, QC. – The Utica Comets finished their three-game series against the Laval Rocket on Wednesday night at the Place Bell in Quebec. In the first two games, which finished with the same outcome, a 4-3 victory for the Rocket, Utica made…
Utica, NY. – After coming up a goal short in the previous night’s game on the road, the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice at home inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night against the same opponent they lost to a night…
Laval, Quebec. – Entering their fifth game of the regular season, the Utica Comets were eyeing their first victory of the 2024 - 2025 campaign. For the first time this season they would stand on the ice against the Laval Rocket, the…
After starting the season without a victory in their first four games, the Utica Comets are hungry for a win. Perhaps this weekend will bring a change of fortune. The good news is that reinforcements are on the way. While it's been tough to find…
Toronto, Ontario. – After last night's near comeback performance from down four goals against the Belleville Senators, Utica looked to turn things around and achieve their first win of the 2024-25 campaign as they entered Coca-Cola Coliseum…
Belleville, Ontario. – The Utica Comets stepped onto the ice in enemy territory for the first time this season when they faced-off against a divisional opponent to the North, the Belleville Senators. The Comets were hunting for their first…
Utica, NY. – Utica stepped on the ice for their second game of the season at the Adirondack Bank Center looking for their first victory. In the previous game, one day ago, the team left the ice without a goal in a losing effort against Syracuse.…
Utica, NY. – The fans entered the Adirondack Bank Center with great anticipation for the home opener of the 2024-2025 season. With the renewed focus, the Comets hit the ice to a raucous crowd that made the building buzz as they finally dropped…
As the Utica Comets prepare for their highly anticipated home opener this weekend, fans can look forward to an unforgettable start to the 2024-25 season. From a brand-new in-game production experience to the return of fan-favorite players like goaltenders…
It was early December last season when Sam Laberge was asked to go see Utica head coach, Kevin Dineen. It was at that meeting when Kevin told Sam he wouldn’t be playing in that night’s AHL game. Sam, hearing the news, took it well. He simply…
There is a famous saying that youth is wasted on the young. The newly 34-year-old, Justin Dowling has been a professional hockey player for 14 seasons. He’s a different man now than he was when he started his pro journey at 20 years old. I asked…
Ahead of Opening Night on October 11th, let's meet the team! If it wasn’t for a late season-ending injury, the Comets with Max Willman should have clinched a post-season berth. There aren’t many defenders who can handle Willman’s…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass./AUSTIN, Texas … The American Hockey League and FloSports have announced a multi-year extension of their media partnership, highlighted by an enhanced streaming experience for AHL fans as AHLTV joins…
2024-25 Utica Comets Promotional Schedule CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Every Wednesday Night - $3 Beers! Every Friday Night – Live Music on the Concourse! Make every Friday night more than a hockey game! Jam out with your…
Utica, NY. – The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today the team has signed forwards Kevin O’Neil and Tag Bertuzzi to one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2024-2025 season. O’Neil,…
The New Jersey Devils announced today that the team re-signed goaltender Nico Daws to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $812,500. The contract details are as follows: 2024-25: Two-way deal, $775,000 at the NHL level and $350,000 at…
Utica, NY. – The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today the team has signed forward, Xavier Parent, to a one-year, one-way AHL contract. In addition, the team signed forward, Jace Isley, to a one-year,…
When Nathan Légaré was traded from the Montreal Canadiens organization to the New Jersey Devils, he stepped into the locker room in Utica where the team was in a nightly battle for their playoff hopes. The Montreal native was originally…
Utica, NY– The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today the team has signed defenseman Will MacKinnon and goaltender, Jeremy Brodeur, to American Hockey League one-way contracts for the 2024-2025 season. MacKinnon, 24, played…
Sam Laberge, the 27-year-old from the province of Quebec, is known for his formidable work ethic and team-first attitude. The two-time Humanitarian of the Year award winner during his time in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Rimouski Oceanic…
Utica, NY— The Utica Comets and the American Hockey League (AHL) announced today the details of the 2024-2025 season schedule. The forthcoming season will mark the 12th in Utica Comets AHL franchise history. The 12th season…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets, along with the American Hockey League, announced today that the team will open the 2024-2025 season at home against the Syracuse Crunch inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday, October 11th at 7:00…
Bookmark this page and check back to keep up to date on the Comets' offseason moves! July 11, 2024: Robbie Russo | Utica Comets --> Tucson Roadrunners July 8, 2024: Kyle Criscuolo | Utica Comets --> Charlotte Checkers July 1, 2024: Jackson…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed forward, Andre Ghantous along with defenseman Jackson van de Leest. Both were signed to two-way, one year AHL contracts.…
Drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the first round, the Halifax native, Shane Bowers was dealt to Colorado before he had a chance to play a single game for the Senators. Going from Boston University to the Colorado Eagles in the AHL, Shane spent parts…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has re-signed center, Filip Engaras, to a one-year, AHL contract. Engaras, 25, hails from Stockholm, Sweden. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound, centerman…
In his first season as a professional hockey player, New Jersey Devils first round draft pick Chase Stillman played 54 games for the Utica Comets, scoring 14 goals and adding ten assists for 24 points. Stillman comes from a strong hockey pedigree…
"It's a sing-song at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Over 20,000 standing as you see and screaming as you can hear." - Robert Cecil Cole The Detroit Red Wings were moments away from eliminating Anaheim in game seven in 2009. As the…
Utica, NY – It was the final game for the Utica Comets in the 2023-24 season as they stepped onto the ice at the Adirondack Bank Center on Sunday afternoon. Their opponent, the Rochester Americans, already punched their ticket…
Syracuse, NY – In the penultimate game of the 2023-24 season, the Utica Comets stepped on the ice against their North Division rival, the Syracuse crunch. Saturday night's game marked the final road contest of the season. Even though…
Utica, NY – On Friday night, the Utica Comets stepped on the ice at the Adirondack Bank Center in front of a raucous crowd that did all they could to propel their team to a victory. Utica, still out of a playoff position in…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed forward, Jack Malone, to an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. The team also signed Malone to a two-year…
Providence, RI – In the final four games of the season, the Utica Comets were acutely aware that they needed to continue gathering points in the standings in the hopes for one of the final playoff spots in the North Division. Standing…
Utica, NY – As the Utica Comets dropped the puck against the Providence Bruins on the road Friday night, they only had five games remaining in the schedule. The North Division standings continue to be a focus as the team tries to vault themselves…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets are proud to announce that Joe Gambardella has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the city/community…
Toronto, ON – Only six games remained in the regular season as the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice in Toronto when they faced off against the North Division rival, Marlies. The previous afternoon game resulted in a Comets defeat…
Toronto, ON. – The Comets continued their road swing as they headed north of the boarder when they battled the Toronto Marlies on Saturday afternoon to inch closer to solidifying a playoff position. The Comets, riding a two-game win…
Bridgeport, CT – The Comets headed to the road for the first of five games away from their home rink when they battled the Atlantic Division’s Bridgeport Islanders on Tuesday morning. The game was the last time these two teams…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets stepped onto the ice at the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night to take on an Atlantic Division rival, the Springfield Thunderbirds. The game on Saturday marked the last time Utica plays a home game…
Utica, NY – As the Utica Comets entered the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday night, they did so against an Atlantic Division opponent, the Providence Bruins. With a continued battle for a post season berth, the Comets and their…
Utica, NY – When the Utica Comets dropped the puck on Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center, there were only 11 games remaining in the regular season. As the team continued to battle for a playoff spot, they realized the…
Rochester, NY. – After a victory the previous night, the Utica Comets took to the ice in Rochester to battle a divisional rival, the Americans on Sunday afternoon at the Blue Cross Arena. A rested Rochester team waited for Utica…
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA – In the middle of three games in three days, the Utica Comets spent Saturday night on the road in Pennsylvania where they battled the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Utica took a single…
Utica, NY – The Comets started a weekend full of hockey at home inside the Adirondack Bank Center against an opponent outside their division, the Bridgeport Islanders. The home team, aware there are playoff implications from now…
Hartford, CT. – The Utica Comets took their only trip of the regular season to Hartford on Saturday night to battle the top affiliate of the New York Rangers inside the XL Center. The Comets were riding high off a victory against another Atlantic…
Utica, NY. – Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center was the last time during the regular season the Utica Comets would lock up with the defending Calder Cup champions, the Hershey Bears. Currently, the leaders of the Atlantic Division,…
Belleville, ONT. – The Utica Comets continued their pursuit for the playoffs as they battled the Belleville Senators, a North Division rival that sits five points above them in the standings, on Wednesday night on the road. The four-point…
The New Jersey Devils announced today the acquisition of forward Nathan Legare from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Utica Comets forward Arnaud Durandeau. Legare will report to the club’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Utica.…
Utica, NY. — Finalizing the weekend schedule with the Comets rounding out the third game in three days, Utica stepped onto the ice against the Rochester Americans on Sunday afternoon inside Blue Cross Arena. The Comets were riding…
Utica, NY — The Comets were back at home on Saturday night coming off a shootout loss against a division rival the previous night. Despite taking a single point in a shootout loss on Friday, the Comets were determined to grab two points…
Utica, NY — The Comets continued march toward the playoffs had another obstacle in front of them when they stepped onto the ice at home on Friday night to battle a divisional rival, the Toronto Marlies. The point separating…
Hershey, PA. — It was a game that Utica Comets circled in their calendar when they got their chance to battle the defending Calder Cup champions, the Hershey Bears. As the Comets entered the Giant Center on Saturday night, they…
Utica, NY. — As the heated battle for playoff positioning continued in the North Division, the Utica Comets stepped outside their division to battle a team in the Atlantic in the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. With both teams on the outside…
Belleville, ON — The continued battle within the North Division for playoff positioning setup an easy storyline for the Utica Comets as they stepped onto the ice against the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night. As the puck dropped…
Syracuse, NY. — The Utica Comets headed to the road in search of a revenge over the Syracuse Crunch, the same team that defeated them at home two nights previously by a single goal. This time, in hostile territory, the Comets did their best…
Utica, NY. — The Comets took the ice before a loud and capacity crowd at home at the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday night against the team’s fiercest rival, the Syracuse Crunch. The North Division is a tightly contested place in the…
Rochester, NY — On Sunday afternoon, the Utica Comets headed to Rochester for a matchup against an in-state and division rival, the Americans. With Utica sitting at the basement of the North Division, they came to the game aware that…
Utica, NY — The Adirondack Bank Center was jam packed as the Utica Comets took to the ice on Saturday night in their battle with the Belleville Senators. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot within the North Division of the Eastern…
Utica, NY — The New Jersey Devils announced today that the team signed goaltender Isaac Poulter to a two-year, entry level contact with an annual average value annual average value of $812,500. The contract starts with this 2023-24 season…
Utica, NY — The Comets were back at home inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Wednesday night as they stood against another North Division rival, the Rochester Americans. With the standings growing tighter, the teams were aware the two…
Utica, NY. — Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed forward, Nolan Stevens, to a standard player contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. This signing marks a return for Stevens to the…
Belleville, ON — Coming off a perfect game the previous night, the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice for a rematch of against Friday night’s opponents, the Belleville Senators. Utica, winners of their two previous games, hoped to…
Belleville, ON — The AHL All-Star break was over and the league was back to work in the regular season as the Utica Comets hit the road to battle the Belleville Senators for a set of games starting on Friday night. The last time the Comets…
Utica, NY — On a Saturday night in Utica at the Adirondack Bank Center the Comets stepped onto the ice at home for a rematch against a team that defeated them fewer than a day earlier. The Comets, looking for revenge against a team above them in…
Utica, NY. — The Comets entered the contest at home against the Toronto Marlies with the wind at their backs winning their previous three games. The North Division standings are incredibly close and they needed all the momentum they could find…
Laval, PQ. — The Utica Comets entered Wednesday night’s game on the road against the Laval Rocket the winners of their previous two games. The separation between the two teams in the North Division was just three points with Laval sitting…
IIHF WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE Utica N.Y. – USA Hockey and the Adirondack Bank Center announced today that IIHF Women’s World Championship single game tickets are now on sale. The marquee event to start…
Utica, NY. — Coming off a victory the previous night on the road, the Comets were back home inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night to battle their most fiercest rival, the Syracuse Crunch. In a sold out building full of fans holding…
Rochester, NY. — The rivalry between North Division opponents is typically heated each game. But the temperature is always ramped up when it’s a game between in-state rivals like the Utica Comets and Rochester Americans. On Friday night,…
Laval, PQ. — Wednesday night in the Place Bell in Laval, Quebec was the location of the sixth meeting between the Utica Comets and the Laval Rocket. The North Division opponents collided while the Comets were in the middle of a three-game…
Syracuse, NY — It was the final game of the weekend for the Utica Comets who were looking to get back into the win column after losing the previous night at home. The team headed to the road to take on their most fierce division rival, the…
Utica, NY. — For the sixth time this season, the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice against the Rochester Americans. The Comets entered the game with an eight game point streak and were hoping to continue moving up the standings as they faced…
Utica, NY — Garnering points in seven straight games, the Utica Comets battled a divisional opponent, the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night, with their sights set on moving further up the North Division standings. With only seven points…
Syracuse, NY — It was a rare Monday afternoon road contest for the Utica Comets, winners of three straight games, against their in-state and division rival, the Syracuse Crunch. The Comets headed into the game taking points in six contests…
Utica, NY — Fewer than twenty-four hours after stunning the Cleveland Monsters in the last minute of regulation to capture victory for the second straight game, the Utica Comets hit the ice against an Atlantic Division opponent, the Springfield…
Utica, NY. — For the Utica Comets, it was a matchup against the top ranked team of the North Division, the Cleveland Monsters. Insider the confines of the Adirondack Bank Center, the home team was prepared for a tough game against a team that…
Laval, QC – For the third consecutive game, the Utica Comets battled the Laval Rocket in an intense and entertaining game. This time the meeting was on the road at Place Bell in Laval, and was a back and forth battle. Utica sealed the 6-5 win in…
Utica, NY — The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward Graeme Clarke has been named to the 2023-24 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Tech CU to represent the North Division in San Jose, CA. Clarke is in…
Utica, NY.— The Comets were looking for their first victory in seven games as they stepped onto the ice against the Laval Rocket on Sunday afternoon inside the Adirondack Bank Center. The teams previously played each other on Saturday…
Utica, NY. For the next three games, the Utica Comets will play against a division opponent, the Laval Rocket. The Comets, in their two previous meetings with Laval, skated away victorious and Utica stepped into the Adirondack Bank…
Utica, NY. — Losing their previous five games, the Comets tried to turn their fortunes around against one of their most bitter rivals, the Rochester Americans. In front of a sold-out crowd at the Adirondack Bank Center, the Comets took to…
Utica, NY — Back at home after a short one-game road trip, the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice inside the Adirondack Bank Center against an Atlantic Division opponent, the Providence Bruins. The game marked the first time the two teams battled…
Allentown, PA — After the Christmas Break, the Comets were back in action on Wednesday night in one of two games this season against the Atlantic Division’s, Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The two teams met at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.…
Utica, NY — It was the last game before the Christmas break for both the Utica Comets and the Cleveland Monsters as the two teams played one another at the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night. The Comets coming off back-to-back losses…
Utica, NY — Heading into the final game of the weekend, the Utica Comets took to the ice at the Adirondack Bank Center with their sights set on defeating their bitter rivals, the Syracuse Crunch. Both teams collided on Saturday night having…
Utica, NY — Winning their previous four games, the Utica Comets remained at home streaking into their contest with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. With the crowd awaiting the only time the Pens visit to the Adirondack Bank Center during…
Utica, NY — The Comets ended their three-game set over the weekend against the same team they defeated fewer than twenty-four hours earlier, the Syracuse Crunch. The Comets skating away with a victory the previous night looked to carry that…
Syracuse, NY — With both the Utica Comets and the Syracuse Crunch coming off victories against Atlantic Division opponents, the familiar North Division foes met in Syracuse. The Comets, like the Crunch, were in the middle of three games in…
Utica, NY — The Comets started the three-game weekend with the Bridgeport Islanders making an appearance in Utica at the Adirondack Bank Center. Both teams had with one win in their previous five games but it was Utica that came off a comeback…
Cleveland, OH — Coming off a road loss the previous night, the Comets stepped back onto the ice in Cleveland to battle the Monsters for the final time away from home during the regular season. With the team in the midst of a four-game losing…
Cleveland, OH. — For the first time this season, the Comets played the Cleveland Monsters, the top team of the North Division. With Utica coming off three straight losses and Cleveland winning four in a row, the Comets were hoping to…
UTICA COMETS AND TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO TO HOST KNOCKOUT POKER TOURNAMENT Comets players to compete against fans at Turning Stone on January 2nd Utica, NY – The Utica Comets and Turning Stone Resort Casino announced today…
Utica, NY — For the first time during the 2023-24 season, the Comets battled the Belleville Senators at home inside the Adirondack Bank Center. The team’s previous two games saw them shutout but that changed quickly after the puck dropped…
Springfield, MA. — The Comets previous night on the ice left them without a goal scored and a loss only 24 hours before their game on Saturday night against the Atlantic Division, Springfield Thunderbirds. The team looked to bounce back at…
Syracuse, NY. — Coming off two straight wins for the second time this season, the Utica Comets looked to win a third straight for the first time in the 2023-24 campaign. Standing in their way, their division rival, the Syracuse Crunch. The…
Utica, NY. — On Wednesday night, the Comets started a set of games against their in-state and divisional rivals, the Syracuse Crunch. Beginning the first of two back-to-back games against one another at the Adirondack Bank Center, the Comets…
Utica, NY. — Coming off an overtime defeat on the road the night before, the Utica Comets took to home ice inside the Adirondack Bank Center to battle a divisional foe, the Laval Rocket. With a sold-out crowd steadfastly behind them, the Comets…
Springfield, MA — The Comets stepped onto the ice against a team from the Atlantic Division as they battled the Springfield Thunderbirds for the first time this season. Utica, winning their previous game by the widest margin of the season,…
Utica, NY— On Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center, the Utica Comets battled the same team that defeated them the previous night on the road, the Rochester Americans. With a day to think about the loss, the Comets took to the ice at…
UTICA, NY — Despite being in the early stages of the season, the Utica Comets are quite familiar with the Rochester Americans having played them twice already including exactly one week earlier inside Blue Cross Arena. In that game, the Comets…
Utica, NY— After back-to-back victories on the road, the Utica Comets came back home to the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night to battle an Atlantic Division opponent, the Hartford Wolf Pack. The sold-out crowd was treated to…
Utica, NY— Coming off a victory two nights earlier, the Comets continued their road swing as they stepped onto the ice in Rochester to play the same team that defeated them a week earlier in Utica, the Americans. The game was fast paced and played…
Utica, NY— The Comets headed to the road to battle their divisional opponent, the same team they ousted from the playoffs the previous season, the Laval Rocket on Wednesday night at the Place Bell. The Comets, coming off a home loss on Saturday…
Utica, NY— The Comets got back on the ice inside the Adirondack Bank Center and they did it against their division and in-state rival, the Rochester Americans. With the crowd roaring, the puck was dropped on another season series between the two…
Utica, NY— The Comets took to the ice on Friday night at the War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, New York to battle their long-time rival, the Crunch. The Comets were looking for their first win of the season in their fourth game and started the…
Utica, NY— After a couple losses to start the season, the Comets stormed into Total Mortgage Arena to play the Bridgeport Islanders and skated away with their first victory of the young 2023-2024 season. While the Comets battled back to the tie…
Utica, NY— The Comets stepped into enemy territory for the first time this season when they battled division rival, the Toronto Marlies. The Marlies are the same team that ousted the Comets from last season’s playoffs. The wrinkle this year…
Utica drops contest to Syracuse in 4-3 game at home
Utica, NY— The Utica Comets announced today a renewal of their television partnership with WKTV. With this partnership, the Comets enter their fourth year of television broadcasts and their second with Utica’s local NBC affiliate,…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has made roster moves during the 2023-2024 training camp. The team has reassigned the following players to Adirondack of the ECHL: Jeremy…
Utica, NY – The Comets stepped onto the ice inside the Adirondack Bank Center for the first of two preseason games to prepare for the 2023-2024 season. They battled their division and in-state rival, the Rochester Americans, to a tightly contested…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets begin their 2023-2024 training camp as the team get set for their 11th season in franchise history. The American Hockey League affiliate of the three-time Stanley Cup Champion, New Jersey Devils, announced the roster…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Dan MacKinnon announced today that the team signed forward Jace Isley to an AHL two-way contract for the 2023-2024 season. Isley, 21, hails from Grand Prairie, Alberta and played for the Red…
Utica, NY— The Utica Comets announced today their preseason schedule for the upcoming 2023-2024 season which will see the Comets play one game at home and one on the road against North Divisional opponents. The first of two preseason games…
Utica Comets 2023-24 Promotional Schedule October 13th - Opening Night Blackout We all remember how it went last time. We’re back with a vengeance, wear your black Comets gear on opening night and bring the boys back with a BANG!…
Utica, NY— Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed defenseman Will MacKinnon to a two-way AHL contract for the 2023-2024 season. MacKinnon, 23, played four seasons of NCAA hockey at the University of…
Utica, NY— The Utica Comets and the American Hockey League (AHL) announced today the details of the 2023-2024 season schedule. The season will mark the 11th in Utica Comets franchise history. Click Here for Printable Schedule | Click…
Utica, NY— The Utica Comets announced today the home opener for upcoming 2023-2024 season which will take place on Friday, October 13th against the Syracuse Crunch at 7:00 PM. It will also be the team’s season opener as the Comets drop…
Utica, NY— Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed three players for the upcoming 2023-2024 season including forward Ryan Fitzgerald to a one-way AHL contract along with forwards Yushiroh Hirano and…
Utica, NY— Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed goaltender, Jeremy Brodeur to a two-way AHL contract along with defenseman, Colin Felix, to a one-way AHL contract for the 2023-2024 season. …
SIMON NEMEC NAMED TO 2022-23 AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE TOP PROSPECTS TEAM SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The American Hockey League has announced the inaugural AHL Top Prospects Team, determined by the league’s hockey operations department in conjunction…
Utica, NY. – Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed forward Samuel Laberge to a one-year AHL contract for the 2023-24 season. Sam Laberge, 26, played in 43 games for Utica during the 2022-23…
Utica, NY. – Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed forward Joe Gambardella to a two-year AHL contract and Robbie Russo to one-year AHL contract starting next season. Gambardella, 29, will enter…
UTICA, NY – Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed forward Timur Ibragimov to a one-year AHL contract for the 2023-24 season. Ibragimov, 22, hails from St. Petersburg, Russia and…
Utica, NY. – The building was filled with anticipation on Friday night in Utica as the Comets battled the Toronto Marlies in game four of the best-of-five series in front of jammed packed crowd which was roaring from the puck drop. Thousands in…
Utica, NY - The Comets stood at home in front of a roaring crowd at the Adirondack Bank Center on Wednesday night as they entered the playoff matchup with the Toronto Marlies with one win each in the best of five series. With a victory tonight, one team…
Toronto, Ont. – The Comets headed into game two of the North Division semi-final matchup with the hope of tying the series against the Toronto Marlies. Having dropped game one in overtime, Utica was on the hunt for a winning performance on Saturday…
Toronto, ON – After ousting their first series opponent in two games, the Comets headed back to Canada to take on the North Division’s top seeded, Toronto Marlies in a best-of-five matchup. When the puck dropped at Coca-Cola Coliseum,…
The Comets defeated the Laval Rocket in two games to skate away with a series victory in the best-of-three matchup last weekend. Taking on a team in Laval that won four straight games heading into the post-season and eight of their last ten, the Comets…
Utica, NY. – It was announced today by Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, that the team has signed goaltender, Isaac Poulter, to a two-way AHL contract for the 2023-24 season. Poulter, 21, played in 13 games during the Comets 2022-23…
Utica, NY. – With a series lead, the Comets were home on Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center as they stepped on the ice for game two of the North Division first round series. Having defeated Laval on Wednesday night, the Comets had…
Laval, PQ. – The Comets started game one of the North Division’s first round best-of-three series in enemy territory on Wednesday night in Laval at the Place Bell. The two teams battled six times over the course of the 2022-23 regular season…
The past only matters when we talk about tradition. This season’s wins and losses are essentially meaningless. Now, a new chapter emerges. Someone will write their name in the history books of the American Hockey League. When the trophy is presented,…
Syracuse, NY. – In the final game of the 2022-23 regular season, the Comets faced off for the last time against their division rivals, the Syracuse Crunch. While the two teams already etched their spot in the playoffs, there was still a matter…
Utica, NY. – Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Comets needed one point to clinch a spot in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Standing in their way on Friday night in Utica were the Cleveland Monsters. The Comets, defeating…
Utica, NY. – Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Comets needed one point to clinch a spot in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Standing in their way on Wednesday night in Utica were the in-state rivals, the Syracuse Crunch. Despite…
Utica, NY. – It was the final meeting between the Utica Comets and the Rochester Americans as they battled at the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night in a game between division rivals. The Comets, with a single point needed, were looking to…
Utica, NY. – The Comets headed into the penultimate weekend of the regular season stepping onto the ice at the Adirondack Bank Center against the eventual North Division regular season winners, the Toronto Marlies. Having gained only one point…
Utica, NY. – The Comets headed into Sunday afternoon at the Adirondack Bank Center looking for their first victory of the weekend. Stepping onto the ice against their division rival, the Syracuse Crunch, the roaring crowd helped the Comets…
Rochester, NY. – The Comets headed into Rochester on Saturday night to battle the same opponent they did less than a day earlier, the Rochester Americans. With the building packed inside the Blue Cross Arena, Utica entered enemy territory…
Utica, NY. – With the playoffs looming at the North Division still influx, the Comets at home inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday night stepped onto the ice against an opponent trying to catch them in standings. The teams met six days…
Utica, NY. – The Comets headed into Sunday afternoon looking to repeat their winning performance against the Syracuse Crunch from Friday night when they skated away with two points in the standings back in Utica. This time, the teams…
Utica, NY. – For the second straight game, the Comets took to the ice against both a division and in-state rival as Utica battled the Rochester Americans in front of a home crowd at the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night. The game…
Utica, NY. – The Comets head into the weekend starting off at home against their in-state division rival, the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night inside the Adirondack Bank Center. The jam-packed crowd roared from the very start as the home…
Laval, PQ. – Coming a victory less than a day previous, the Comets battled the Laval Rocket for the second times in as many days and tried for the same result, a win on the road. On Saturday afternoon, in the Place Bell, the crowd was…
Laval, PQ. – The North Division continues to a be battle between numerous teams jostling for position and a playoff spot. Two of those teams include both the Utica Comets and their opponent on Friday night, the Laval Rocket, the top affiliate…
Belleville, Ontario. – As the Comets started off the week in Belleville, they stepped onto the ice at the CAA Center to take on a divisional opponent in the Senators for the last time in the regular season. In the previous five meetings,…
Allentown, PA. – In the final game of three straight contests for the Utica Comets, they stepped onto the ice inside the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania to battle the Atlantic Division’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms. With the Comets…
Wilkes-Barre, PA. – The Comets took to the road for a five-game swing which started in Wilkes-Barre against the Penguins on Saturday night. As Utica stepped outside the North Division to battle an Atlantic Division foe, the Comets were riding…
Utica, NY. – The divisional battles are always hard-fought and exciting. Friday night’s game inside the Adirondack Bank Center between the Comets and the Belleville Senators was no exception. The North Division rivals met to start off…
Acquire forward Jayce Hawryluk and defenseman Zack Hayes, who both report to Utica; ineligible to be called up by New Jersey
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets are excited to announce its upcoming Knockout Bowling Event, which will be held at YBR Casino & Sports Book in its entertainment section, The East End, on March 21st, 2023. The event promises to be an exciting evening…
Utica, NY. – The Comets, having taken points in four straight games, stepped onto the ice at the Adirondack Bank Center for a rare Sunday afternoon tilt. The game, against their division rival, the Syracuse Crunch, represented a four-point…
Utica, NY. – The Comets, winners of their last three games, stepped back onto home ice since the middle of February to a raucous crowd inside the Adirondack Bank Center faced off against the Charlotte Checkers for the last time in the regular season.…
Belleville, Ontario. – To conclude the four-game road swing, the Utica Comets rode into Belleville to battle a team beneath them in the North Division standings. Eight points was all that separated the Senators and Comets when the night began and…
Cleveland, OH. – Playing in Cleveland for the final time in the regular season, the Comets look to continue their winning ways against the division rival Monsters. The Comets previously defeated the Monsters in all previous six meetings. On Friday…
Cleveland, OH. – The Comets continued their four-game road swing into Ohio as they stepped onto the ice against the Cleveland Monsters on Wednesday night at the Rocket Mortgage Field House. The Comets, successful in each of the previous five games…
Enjoy an afternoon with the Comets! First, Friday night, March 3rd we take on the Charlotte Checkers. Still limited tickets available for the 7pm game here! Sunday we play at 3pm against Syracuse and fans can SKATE WITH THE PLAYERS…
Toronto, Ont. – The Comets’ rode into Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto to battle the North Division’s top team, the Marlies, on Monday afternoon. The Comets, looking for their first win in three games, played a very competitive…
Utica, NY. – The division rivalry between the Comets and Crunch always burns hot and there was no change in the normal ferocious pace when they met each other in Utica at the sold-out Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night. Despite the Comets…
Toronto, ONT. – It’s not often that a puck drop for a game begins in the morning hours, but that’s exactly what happened when the Comets stepped into the Coca Cola Coliseum on Wednesday to take on the North Division’s…
Laval, PQ. – Coming off a home victory, the Comets packed their bags and headed to Laval to play their divisional rival, the Laval Rocket at the Place Bell. Despite taking a lead into the first intermission, a quick strike Laval squad…
Utica, NY. – With both the Utica Comets and the Hershey Bears coming off the AHL All-Star break, there was plenty of energy in the building between both clubs as the two clubs met for the last time in the regular season. The Comets Akira…
Utica, NY. – The Comets stepped onto the ice at the Adirondack Bank Center looking for their first home victory since mid-January as they stepped onto the ice against the Providence Bruins. However, despite scoring the first goal of…
Hartford, CT. – The Comets took to the road for their lone regular season trip to the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut to battle the Atlantic Division Wolf Pack. While the Comets were looking for their first victory in two games as they…
Utica, NY. –It’s always a hard-fought rivalry when the Utica Comets matchup against their division and inter-state rival, the Syracuse Crunch. On Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center, the two teams didn’t disappoint in a lively…
Utica, NY. – The Comets stepped onto the ice at the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night to defend home ice against one of the top teams in the Atlantic Divison, the Providence Bruins. Having lost once previously at home against the Bruins,…
Syracuse, NY. – The division rivalry between Utica and Crunch always brings a feisty and high intensity game and on Friday night in Syracuse, both teams played with the kind of emotion that was anticipated. The final result was…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets and Turning Stone Resort Casino announced today that Comets players will be participating in a No Limit Hold’em Poker tournament at the Turning Stone Poker Room on Monday, February 13th at 7pm. Fans and players…
Utica, NY. – The Comets stepped onto the ice against an Atlantic Division opponent, the Charlotte Checkers, on Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center coming off a quick make-up game the night previously. While the Comets were coming…
Utica, NY. – A game that originally began back on October 17th in Utica with a home opener and a sold-out crowd at the Adirondack Bank Center ended with a power-outage and a 2-1 lead over the Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins. With minutes…
Utica, NY. – Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has traded forward Garrett Van Whye to the Bakersfield Condors in return for forward, Filip Engaras. Engaras, 23, was drafted by the Edmonton…
Syracuse, NY. – After suffering a defeat at home, the Utica Comets took to the road to battle the same team they lost to just 24 hours prior, the Syracuse Crunch. In four previous games against Syracuse, the Comets have come away empty handed,…
Utica, NY. – The Comets have thrice played their division rivals in Syracuse this season and each time haven’t come up with a victory. On Friday night in Utica, in front of a massive crowd, and despite the valiant effort by the Comets…
Syracuse, NY. — The Comets drove into Syracuse to take on the team they will battle three straight games, their divisional rival and top affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Crunch. While the Comets sit second in the North Division, the Crunch…
22 minutes and 43 seconds of hockey! Plus $3 Beers, $3 Popcorn, $3 hot dogs. It's a Utica Comets and Jr. Comets crossover! January 24th at 7pm the Comets will conclude their game against the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins from October 17th.…
COMETS DOMINATE ISLANDERS, WIN 5-1 Bridgeport, CT. — The Comets only regular season visit to Bridgeport took place on Saturday night. The team had their season high twelve-game point streak end a night earlier while the Islanders won their…
Providence, RI. — The Comets drove into Providence riding a season high twelve game point streak on Friday night to battle the Providence Bruins. While the Comets were sporting a four-game win streak, the Bruins last game was a loss against the…
Utica, NY. – Coming back to the Adirondack Bank Center after spending a few games on the road, the Utica Comets got back home continuing the hottest streak in the American Hockey League collecting points in eleven straight games. Stepping…
Utica, NY.— The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets goaltender Nico Daws has been named to the 2022-23 AHL All-Star Classic. Daws selection marks the first in his professional career. Daws, 6-foot-4, 205-pounds,…
Providence, RI. —The Comets took a season long ten game point streak into the final game of a weekend that saw them victorious the previous two nights. Standing against the top team of the Atlantic Division, the Providence Bruins, the Comets once…
Utica, N.Y.— The Comets stepped onto the ice at home with a season high eight game point streak going. As they battled the Atlantic Divisions Hartford Wolf Pack, despite being down by two goals, the team managed to climb back and win the game…
Toronto, ON — The Comets stepped onto the ice against the North Division leading Toronto Marlies on Tuesday night taking points in seven straight games. When the dust settled against the top team in the North Division, the Comets were unable…
Utica, NY – Having won seven of their of their last ten games, the Comets met the Belleville Senators on New Year’s Eve. The back and forth game led to overtime in front of a packed house, and Nolan Foote scored the game winner on a…
Utica, N.Y.— In the midst of their best stretch of the season, the Comets came rolling back into the Adirondack Bank Center to battle the Atlantic Division’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The team’s power-play along with Nolan Foote powered…
Utica, NY – After a few days off for the holiday break, the Comets took the ice Wednesday night in Rochester. Utica scored four unanswered goals and tied the game in the final minute, but fell in overtime 5-4. Graeme Clarke extended…
Utica, N.Y.— The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward Graeme Clarke has been selected as the Howies Hockey/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 25, 2022. Clarke tallied four goals and two…
After an outstanding comeback win on Tuesday night, the Comets offense exploded on Thursday against the Cleveland Monsters with a 7-5 win. Graeme Clarke continued to lead the way with a two goal night, and a four goal second period propelled them to…
Utica, NY. – With Akira Schmid returning to the Comets roster for the first time since November 2nd, Utica hit the road for Cleveland to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters. The Comets trailed 3-0 after 32 minutes,…
Utica, NY. – After an exciting comeback victory one night before, the Comets were a confident group heading back into a home game inside the Adirondack Bank Center against the Springfield Thunderbirds, an Atlantic Division opponent they’d…
Utica, N.Y. —The Comets stepped on to the ice against the Bridgeport Islanders for the first time this season. Coming off a loss at home two days previously, the home team was looking to erase the memory of the defeat against a North Division opponent…
Utica, NY - After twelve long days between home games, the Comets returned to the Adirondack Bank Center to face off against their North Division rival Laval Rocket. They were unable to complete a comeback following an early setback in the first…
Syracuse, N.Y. — Coming off two victories in a row for the first time this season, the Comets stepped on the ice in Syracuse looking to extend their season’s best win streak against their I-90 rival, the Crunch. However, despite scoring…
Rochester, N.Y. — The Comets drove into Rochester on Friday night to battle their in-state rivals, the Americans, as the team is amid a three-game road swing away from Utica. While relying on goaltender Nico Daws to make one great save after…
The Utica Comets 2022 Coloring Contest has officially wrapped up its eighth year. The annual contest for students in kindergarten through fifth grade saw participation from 20 schools all across the Mohawk Valley. Throughout the years, the goal has remained…
Belleville, Ontario. — The Comets left the Adirondack Bank Center after being defeated by Toronto and took a trip to Belleville to battle the top affiliate of the Ottawa Senators. As the Comets looked to erase the memory of a game one…
Utica- N.Y.— The Comets took to the ice against the North Division’s Toronto Marlies on Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center in front of a jammed packed crowd. The home team tried to avenge their previous loss at home against Toronto…
After winning their previous game on the road in overtime, the Comets traveled back home to the Adirondack Bank Center to battle a divisional opponent on Wednesday night in Utica. The Laval Rocket, the top affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens made their…
After being defeated by the Charlotte Checkers in overtime a day earlier, the Comets took to the ice against their Atlantic Division opponents looking for revenge and that’s exactly what they got when Alex Holtz scored the game winning goal in…
The Comets headed to North Carolina to take on the Atlantic Division Checkers on Friday night. Despite being down by two goals in the third period, the Comets came back to tie the contest on the way to overtime. The Comets unfortunately didn’t…
Utica, NY. – For the first time this season, the Comets hosted the Belleville Senators inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Wednesday night. The Comets, coming off a home loss against Rochester the previous game, looked to turn things around…
Utica, NY. – The New Jersey Devils announced today that the team has assigned forward Alexander Holtz and defenseman Kevin Bahl to the Utica Comets. Holtz, 20, a first-round pick of the Devils in 2020, played 52 games for the Comets…
Utica, NY. – As the Comets donned their throwback Devils sweaters in front of a raucous crowd at the Adirondack Bank Center, they stepped onto the ice against an opponent their defeated just a day earlier, the Rochester Americans. While the…
The Comets started off their home and home weekend against the Rochester Americans looking for a victory on the road. As they battled their in-state rival, the Comets and Americans kept it close until Tyce Thompson ended the game with a goal with less…
The Comets made the relatively short dive down I-90 to battle their divisional rival, the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday night. Both teams played the night before. While the Comets were coming off an overtime loss the night before at home, the Crunch were…
For the first time this season, the Utica Comets locked up against the Laval Rocket on Friday night inside a sold-out Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, NY. As the crowd roared to salute the Veteran’s Day Heroes throughout the night, the Comets gave…
The maturity of a player is measured abstractly. There’s no empirical scale to determine how far along a player is with his development. It’s something you know by watching and seeing how someone handles the pressure of playing in one of…
On Friday, November 11, at 7pm, the Utica Comets will hold their annual Military Appreciation game to honor our local Veterans and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make to protect our Country. Many Veterans, Purple Heart Recipients, and…
Utica, NY— General Manager of the Utica Comets, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has recalled goaltender Isaac Poulter from the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL. In related news, the team released Brandon Kasel from his profession…
Utica, NY—Only one day removed from their matchup in Rochester, the Utica Comets went right back at it against their division foe, the Americans. On Friday night the Comets lost the contest but this time, inside the Adirondack Bank Center in front…
For the first time since being ousted in last year’s post-season, the Utica Comets locked up against their division rival Rochester Americans on Friday night. There was no love lost between the two rivals and the heat of last season carried over…
On Wednesday night in Utica, the Comets battle the Providence Bruins for the second time this season. In the previous meeting, the Comets lost a close 2-1 battle against the third ranked team in the Atlantic Division. This time around, things were just…
After scoring five goals the previous night in a victory at home, the Comets offense hit a wall when they played the Toronto Marlies on Saturday night in a 2-1 loss to their division rival. Both teams goaltenders' ability was on full display as they…
Utica, NY. – The Utica Comets stepped onto the ice against the Cleveland Monsters for the second time in exactly one week. Previously, the Comets skated away with a victory against the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets and this time around…
Providence, RI – Coming off their first victory of the season, the Utica Comets travelled to Providence to battle the Bruins on Saturday night. The game remained close all night but the Bruins eventually prevailed on the strength of two…
Utica, NY – Utica, NY— The Comets took to the ice Friday night against the Cleveland Monsters in front of a sold out crowd inside the Adirondack Bank Center. While the Monsters came into the contest with victories in their first…
Utica, NY – Due to a power outage at the Adirondack Bank Center during the Utica Comets opening night game on Monday, the team was unable to finish the contest with less than three minutes remaining in the second period while the Comets…
Utica, NY – Management at the Adirondack Bank Center wants thank everyone in attendance tonight for their patience and cooperation as we navigated and continue to navigate an unprecedented power outage situation. We appreciate everyone's…
Utica, NY – The first game of the Utica Comets 2022-23 campaign took place in Hershey on Saturday night against the Bears. A newly configured Comets lineup stood against the top affiliate of the Washington Capitals and despite getting…
Utica, NY – The New Jersey Devils announced today that they have assigned Simon Nemec, the team’s second overall selection from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft to the Utica Comets. Nemec, 18, hails from Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia.…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets announced today a new television partnership with WKTV. With this partnership, the Comets enter their third year of television broadcast and their first with Utica’s local NBC affiliate, WKTV. …
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets announced today the release of nine players from training camp. The following players have been released from Utica, and some will be assigned to the ECHL Adirondack Thunder. Filip Bratt Ivan Chukarov Noah Corson Jarrod…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets took to the ice on Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center in the first of two preseason games before the start of the 2022-23 campaign. The visiting Syracuse Crunch, the Comets opponent, struck early and…
Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today the team’s training camp roster for the 2022-23 season. The roster includes two goalies, four defensemen and 11 forwards. Players attending the start of the Comets camp include:…
The New Jersey Devils today announced it has named Andrew Brewer as an Assistant Coach of the Utica Comets, the club's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. Brewer replaces the vacancy left by recently promoted New Jersey Devils Assistant Coach…
Tickets are on sale now! Click to get yours today! Utica Devils 35th Anniversary Celebration Throughout the season, we will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Utica Devils, who played their first game in Utica on October 17th, 1987. Enjoy a…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed forward, Noah Corson, to a two-way AHL contract for the 2022-23 season. Corson, 24, hails from Sherbrooke, Quebec. Last season, he…
The Utica Comets’ opening game of the 2021-22 season took place in front of a sold-out crowd inside the Adirondack Bank Center on a Sunday afternoon against the Rochester Americans. It was the first time since the 1992-93 season that a team in…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has made four player signings for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Players include forwards Nolan Stevens, Xavier Parent, and Filip Bratt along with defenseman…
The leading scorer for the Springfield Indians on the Calder Cup winning team during the 1989-1990 season was a player called Mike Walsh. He put up a team high 34 goals and 20 assists for 54 points in 69 games on a pretty good team. Sure, they won…
“If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.” – St. Thomas Aquinas. Ryan Schmelzer was named the team captain of the Utica Comets last season. From that moment on, he took his…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed five players for the 2022-23 season including forward Nick Hutchison to a one-way standard player contract along with defenseman Jarrod…
If you put all the characteristics deemed vital into a single hockey player, you’d probably list skill, size, grit, tenacity, and heart. As a player develops, most tend to exhibit some traits over others. In the end, a hockey player’s game…
Utica, NY – It was announced today by Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, that the team has re-signed last season’s captain, forward Ryan Schmelzer, to a two-year AHL contract. In addition, the club announced that forward Samuel…
It’s not often that history is on the line during the regular season; particularly in the month of November. Yet, the Comets found themselves in that situation when they stepped onto the ice at home on November 19th against the Charlotte Checkers.…
Utica, NY- The best of five series between the Utica Comets and the Rochester Americans came down to the deciding game inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Thursday night. Each team needed one more win to move on and play Laval for the North…
UTICA, NY— It was full desperation mode for the Utica Comets, who trailed in the best of five game series two games to one against the Rochester Americans, on Tuesday night in Rochester. With the season on the brink, the Comets didn’t…
Season on the Brink: Tuesday night the Utica Comets will battle the Rochester Americans to keep their season alive. Rochester has won back-to-back games in overtime to take a 2-1 series lead. Puck drop is at 7:05 at Blue Cross Arena. Post-Game…
Utica, NY— The Comets stepped into the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester tied in a best of five series one to one with the Rochester Americans. The crucial game three would put one team on the brink of elimination on Tuesday night. When the dust…
Utica, NY— As in game one inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Tuesday, a capacity crowd donned in all white created an electric atmosphere for the Utica Comets as they readied themselves for game two of a best of five series against the Rochester…
SATURDAY'S PARTY: Before the Comets take on Rochester in game two of the North Division Semifinals, the Adirondack Bank Center Plaza is the place to be. Live entertainment provided by DJ Ease One Face painting courtesy of Art on You…
Utica, NY – The Comets took on the Rochester Americans in game 1 of the North Division semi-finals on Tuesday night inside the Adirondack Bank Center and despite going down 2-0 after the first period, the team marched back and skated…
In their second season of AHL hockey, the Comets found themselves at home in the Western Conference Finals up three games to two against the Grand Rapid Griffins. The Adirondack Bank Center was jammed with fans. It was loud, boisterous and anxiety levels…
Utica, NY – The Comets battled the Atlantic Division’s Providence Bruins in the final game of the 2021-22 regular season on Saturday night. To close out what has already been a historic year for the Comets, they skated away with a 4-2…
Utica, NY – It was not only the final game against the Americans this season for the Utica Comets on Friday night, it was also the second to last game of the regular season. In their matchup against an Americans team that had to win…
Utica, NY – The Comets took to the ice for the final home game of the regular season as they battled their I-90 rival, Rochester Americans for the penultimate game against them on Friday night. When the smoke cleared, the Comets skated away…
Kings of the North The Comets came into the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Wednesday night needing two points to secure the North Division’s top spot heading into the playoffs and they achieved their goal with a win over the Cleveland Monsters…
Utica, NY – The Comets came into the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Wednesday night needing two points to secure the North Division’s top spot heading into the playoffs and they achieved their goal with a win over the Cleveland Monsters…
Utica, NY – The Comets took the road to battle a team at the bottom of the North Division when they entered Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland for a game against the Monsters on Tuesday night. The Comets, who are first in the North skated…
Be a part of EVERY Comets playoff moment!!! The Utica Comets Playoff Pass locks in your seats for every home game as we chase the Calder Cup. Click here to get your pass! Our building is going to be packed and LOUD, and we want YOU to be a part of it!…
Previously for Utica-The Comets stepped onto the ice against their North Division rival, Belleville Senators for the final time in the regular season inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night and were defeated by a score of 4-1. …
Utica, NY – The Comets stepped onto the ice against their North Division rival, Belleville Senators for the final time in the regular season inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night and were defeated by a score of 4-1. …
Utica, NY – For the final time in the regular season, the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice against their in-state rival, the Syracuse Crunch. Having won 10 of the first 13 games against them this season, on Friday night, the Comets went onto…
WE ARE IN! The Utica Comets have just clinched a spot in the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs! The energy and excitement you brought to the Adirondack Bank Center this season was incredible but now we need the best fan base in the league to come together. It's…
Utica, NY – The Comets finished up a two game Canadian road swing on Saturday afternoon when they battled Laval on road. Despite scoring the game’s first three goals, the Comets allowed five straight and dropped the contest by a 5-3…
Utica, NY – For the second straight game, the Utica Comets battled the Belleville Senators. The last time out on Wednesday, the Comets lost an overtime battle at home. On Friday night, the Comets lost in regulation to Belleville by a 4-1 score…
Previously for Utica: The Comets battled the North Division’s Belleville Senators on Marty Brodeur night in Utica inside the Adirondack Bank Center this past Wednesday night. With the Comets winning the previous three contests, the fourth…
Utica, NY –The Comets battled the North Division’s Belleville Senators on Marty Brodeur night in Utica inside the Adirondack Bank Center. With the Comets winning the previous three contests, the fourth matchup of the regular season…
The Last Time Out: For the fourth and final time in the regular season, the Comets locked up against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Dropping two of the three previous games including a road game in Allentown, the Phantoms kept things rolling against…
Utica, NY –The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward A.J. Greer has been selected as the AHL Player of the Week for the period ending April 3, 2022. Greer posted four goals and six assists for 10 points in four games…
Utica, NY – For the fourth and final time in the regular season, the Comets locked up against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Dropping two of the three previous games including a road game in Allentown, the Phantoms kept things rolling against…
Utica, NY – It was the penultimate battle of the I-90 rivals, the Utica Comets and the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night inside the Adirondack Bank Center. With the Comets winning nine of the previous twelve games, tonight in Utica, the Comets…
Utica, NY – It was the 10th meeting of the season between the Utica Comets and the Rochester Americans when they stepped onto the ice against one another in the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York on Wednesday night. With Utica winning…
Previous Game: Taking on a second Atlantic division opponent in two nights, the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice on Monday night against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Previously, inside the Adirondack Bank Center on January 8th, the Comets were defeated by…
Utica, NY – Taking on a second Atlantic division opponent in two nights, the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice on Monday night against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Previously, inside the Adirondack Bank Center on January 8th, the Comets were defeated…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets, the best of the North Division met the Atlantic Division leader, Providence Bruins for the third time this season and the first time in Providence. Coming off two wins against the Bruins at home, this time…
The Last Time Out: The Utica Comets took to the ice against their division rival, the Syracuse Crunch in front of a capacity crowd inside the Adirondack Bank Center and on the strength of two goals from Fabian Zetterlund, the team skated away with…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets took to the ice against their division rival, the Syracuse Crunch in front of a capacity crowd inside the Adirondack Bank Center and on the strength of two goals from Fabian Zetterlund, the team skated away with…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets battled the Bridgeport Islanders for the second and final time during the regular season on Wednesday night inside the Adirondack Bank Center. In their first meeting on the road, Utica took an overtime loss and…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets battled the Cleveland Monsters on Monday night inside the Adirondack Bank Center and lost to their division rival by a 3-2 score. The team was down 2-0 with less than one minute left in regulation but managed two…
The Last Time Out: The Previous Game: Saturday night the Utica entered the day with the longest active road win streak in the AHL, and led 1-0 early but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton would score three unanswered goals and ultimately win 3-2. It would take…
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Saturday night the Utica Comets met the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for the second and final time this season. Utica entered the day with the longest active road win streak in the AHL, and led 1-0 early. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets took on a divisional opponent when they stepped onto the ice in Belleville to battle the Senators on Tuesday night. In both previous matchups, the Comets won each contest only allowing a single goal. On Tuesday…
The Last Time Out: The Utica Comets battled the Rochester Americans for the ninth time this season. Winning five times in the season series, Utica couldn’t add to the win column, falling short 3-2 to Rochester last Saturday night at home inside…
We are excited to announce that Monday, March 21st will be Pucks and Pups! Fans can bring their dogs to come enjoy Comets hockey and all kinds of dog friendly vendors in the concourse. We'll have photo ops, toys and all kinds of fun for…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets battled the Rochester Americans for the ninth time this season. Winning five times in the season series, Utica couldn’t add to the win column, falling short 3-2 to Rochester on Saturday night at home…
The Last Time Out: The Utica Comets battled the Toronto Marlies for the fourth and final time in the regular season in a North Division matchup on Friday night in Utica. The Comets, despite trailing heading into the final period of the game, scored…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets battled the Toronto Marlies for the fourth and final time in the regular season in a North Division matchup on Friday night in Utica. The Comets, despite trailing heading into the final period of the game,…
The Last Time Out: The Comets took on their I-90 rival in the 11th addition of the Empire Recycling Cup against the Syracuse Crunch coming off back-to-back victories against them on the road last week. This time, in Utica, it was an overtime victory…
Utica, NY – The Comets took on their I-90 rival in the 11th addition of the Empire Recycling Cup against the Syracuse Crunch coming off back-to-back victories against them on the road. This time, in Utica, it was an overtime victory for the…
As we celebrate Save of the Day week, fans have various opportunities to acquire our black jerseys. All proceeds will go to the Save of the Day Foundation. Below is where the game worn jerseys will be available throughout the week. If a player is listed…
The Last Time Out: The Comets took on their I-90 rival in the 10th addition of the Empire Recycling Cup against the Syracuse Crunch coming off a victory against them last night. To end the back-to-back games in Syracuse, the Comets came away with…
Utica, NY – The Comets took on their I-90 rival in the 10th addition of the Empire Recycling Cup against the Syracuse Crunch coming off a victory against them last night. To end the back-to-back games in Syracuse, the Comets came away with…
Utica, NY – The Comets took on their I-90 rival in the nineth addition of the Empire Recycling Cup against the Syracuse Crunch coming off a loss the last time these two teams met last Saturday. This time around, the Comets skated away victorious…
The Last Time Out: The Comets ended their weekend of three games in three nights with a rematch from their opponent on Friday, the Hershey Bears. After losing on Friday, the Comets were looking for redemption and that’s exactly what they got…
Utica, NY – The Comets ended their weekend of three games in three nights with a rematch from their opponent on Friday, the Hershey Bears. After losing on Friday, the Comets were looking for redemption and that’s exactly what they got…
LAST NIGHT’S LOSS: The Comets took on their I-90 rival in the eighth addition of the Empire Recycling Cup against the Syracuse Crunch last night. In the previous seven games, the Comets won six of them and their only loss came in overtime.…
Utica, NY – The Comets took on their I-90 rival in the eighth addition of the Empire Recycling Cup against the Syracuse Crunch. In the previous seven games, the Comets won six of them and their only loss came in overtime. But, on Saturday…
Utica, NY – The Comets battled the Hershey Bears at the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday night and ended up on the wrong side of a 4-0 decision. It marked the team’s 10th regulation loss and the first time they’ve been shutout…
Last Weekend vs Lehigh: The Comets traveled to Pennsylvania to battle the Lehigh Valley Phantoms last Saturday night and after the game remained tied after sixty five minutes, the Comets settled the game in a shootout with AJ Greer supplying the…
Utica, NY – The Comets traveled to Pennsylvania to battle the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday night and after the game remained tied after sixty five minutes, the Comets settled the game in a shootout with AJ Greer supplying the game winner. …
Utica, NY – The Comets battled their divisional rival, the Rochester Americans on Friday night inside the Adirondack Bank Center and skated away with a 4-2 victory with all four goals coming from forward AJ Greer. After a scoreless…
The Comets Previous Game: The Comets took to ice against their divisional opponent, the Toronto Marlies, and in their third matchup between the two clubs the home team Marlies took advantage of a good start and the Comets skated away with a 6-2…
Utica, NY – The Comets took to ice against their divisional opponent, the Toronto Marlies, and in their third matchup between the two clubs the home team Marlies took advantage of a good start and the Comets skated away with a 6-2 defeat. …
Utica, NY – The Comets battled Cleveland for the second time in as many nights and the result was not what the home team wanted as the Monsters held off the league’s best team and Utica suffered a rare home loss inside the Adirondack…
Utica, NY – The Comets nearly saw a five goal lead evaporate but held off the surging Monsters and skated away with a 7-5 victory against their North Division rival. In the first period, the Comets offense erupted. It was forward Graeme…
A Rare Loss: The Comets stepped onto the ice in Springfield against the Thunderbirds, the same team they defeated last Saturday night at home, and the result was not what the Comets wanted, losing to the Atlantic Division Thunderbirds by a score of 3-2.…
Utica, NY – The Comets stepped onto the ice in Springfield against the Thunderbirds, the same team they defeated last Saturday night at home, and the result was not what the Comets wanted, losing to the Atlantic Division Thunderbirds by a…
Home and Home Part 1: The Comets stepped onto the ice against the Springfield Thunderbirds for the first time this season and left the game with a victory by a 5-1 score at home last Saturday night. In the first period, it took the Comets…
Utica, NY – The Comets stepped onto the ice against the Springfield Thunderbirds for the first time this season and left the game with a victory by a 5-1 score. In the first period, it took the Comets just thirty-eight seconds to get…
Utica, NY –The Comets and their fans along with the visiting Laval Rocket braved the snowfall in Utica for a rematch of Wednesday night’s game. This time around, it was the Comets who skated away with the victory by a 3-2 score in overtime…
Comets Suffer Rare Home Loss: The last time the Utica Comets lost a game in regulation was exactly two weeks ago against the very same opponent, the Laval Rocket. Tonight, inside the Adirondack Bank Center, the result was the same as the Comets…
Utica, NY – ]The last time the Utica Comets lost a game in regulation was exactly two weeks ago against the very same opponent, the Laval Rocket. Tonight, inside the Adirondack Bank Center, the result was the same as the Comets were defeated…
AHL Rookie of the Month: The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward, Alexander Holtz, is the league’s Rookie of the Month for January. Holtz notched five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 10 games for…
Utica, NY – The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward, Alexander Holtz, is the league’s Rookie of the Month for January. Holtz notched five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 10 games for…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets ended a three-game in three-day weekend with a victory over the Cleveland Monsters by a 3-2 score on the strength of Joe Gambardella’s three-point night as well as 37 saves from Mareks Mitens. …
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets battled their division rival, the Rochester Americans, for the seventh time this season and came away with a 3-2 victory for their fourth win against their I-90 North Divisional opponent on the strength…
The Comets suffered an overtime defeat at the hands of the Charlotte Checkers on Friday night before they headed out for two road games in the following days. The Comets jumped out to the lead one minute into the game. Alexander Holtz threaded…
The Last Time on the Ice: The Comets stepped onto the ice on Tuesday night as the leaders of the North division of the Eastern Conference and they battled the leaders of the North division. The Comets skated away on the strength of four goals…
Utica, NY – The Comets stepped onto the ice on Tuesday night as the leaders of the North division of the Eastern Conference and they battled the leaders of the North division. The Comets skated away on the strength of four goals and a shutout…
The Last Time Out: The Comets locked up against their division rival, the Syracuse Crunch inside the Adirondack Bank Center and once again skated away victorious. This time, by a score of 6-3. Utica head coach left the game with his 400th win of…
Utica, NY – In a rematch from just one night earlier, the Comets locked up against their division rival, the Syracuse Crunch inside the Adirondack Bank Center and once again skated away victorious. This time, by a score of 6-3. Utica head…
Last Night Went Well: The Utica Comets stepped onto the ice on the road against their division rival looking to avenge their overtime loss from last weekend; and that’s exactly what they did when they defeated them by a 4-1 score last night. …
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets stepped onto the ice on the road against their division rival looking to avenge their overtime loss from last weekend; and that’s exactly what they did when they defeated them by a 4-1 score. …
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets, in coordination with the Providence Bruins and the American Hockey League announced today that next week’s game, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 26th will now take place one day…
Last Time on the Ice: The Comets won both games against the Laval Rocket this season but the Rocket would finally get their first win against Utica with a 4-3 win on the strength of three power-play goals this past Wednesday night in Laval. …
Utica, NY – The Comets won both games against the Laval Rocket this season but the Rocket would finally get their first win against Utica with a 4-3 win on the strength of three power-play goals. The home team struck first in…
Last Time on the Ice: The Comets battled their divisional rival, the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday night last week after coming off an overtime victory at home the night before. This time the teams needed overtime and it was the Crunch who skate away…
Utica, NY – The Comets battled their divisional rival, the Syracuse Crunch for the second time in as many night after coming off an overtime victory at home the night before. This time the teams needed overtime and it was the Crunch who skate…
Utica, NY – Despite being outshot 34-20, the Utica Comets kept their record perfect against their Galaxy Cup competitor Syracuse Crunch, winning 4-3 in overtime at the Adirondack Bank Center. The visitors started the scoring in the…
Making Moves: Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed goaltender Brandon Kasel of the Adirondack Thunder to a professional tryout contract. Also, the team announced they have released goaltender David…
Utica, NY – The Comets took the road to battle their divisional rival, the Rochester Americans, and dropped the contest by a 7-6 score losing back to back games in regulation for the first time this season. The Comets started…
The Last Time on the Ice: The Comets suffered a rare home loss against the Hartford Wolf Pack on Saturday night by a score of 2-1. In the first period, both teams came with a great deal of energy and traded scoring chances early on. It was…
Utica, NY – The Comets suffered a rare home loss against the Hartford Wolf Pack on Saturday night by a score of 2-1. In the first period, both teams came with a great deal of energy and traded scoring chances early on. It was Hartford…
Last Night’s Win: It was the first meeting of the season between the Utica Comets and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Comets came up with an overtime victory at home inside the Adirondack Bank Center by a 6-5 score. …
Utica, NY – It was the first meeting of the season between the Utica Comets and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Comets came up with an overtime victory at home inside the Adirondack Bank Center by a 6-5 score. In the early…
Last Time on the Ice: A Wednesday afternoon matchup between the Toronto Marlies and the Utica Comets started off slow before both teams exploded offensively. Toronto entered the third period with a 4-3 lead, and ultimately won 6-4. In the first, both…
Toronto, ON – A Wednesday afternoon matchup between the Toronto Marlies and the Utica Comets started off slow before both teams exploded offensively. Toronto entered the third period with a 4-3 lead, and ultimately won 6-4. In the first,…
Last Time on the Ice: The Comets took on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in their first home game in over two weeks. Utica jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first period, but ultimately fell 6-5 in overtime. Just under 3 minutes into the…
Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today the team has recalled four players from the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL which include forwards Tyler Irvine, Patrick Grasso, Samuel Laberge and Jordan Kaplan. Irvine, Grasso…
The Comets took on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in their first home game in over two weeks. Utica jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first period, but ultimately fell 6-5 in overtime. Just under 3 minutes into the game, Chase DeLeo got the…
Against the Phantoms: The last time the Comets took to the ice was way back on December 17th in an overtime victory against the Cleveland Monsters. Since then, the Christmas break, coupled with covid related issues, sidelined the Comets and…
Utica, NY – The General Manager of the Utica Comets, Dan MacKinnon, announced today the team has recalled two players from the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL including forwards Tyler Irvine and Samuel Laberge and signed goaltender David Tomeo…
Utica, NY – The Comets met the same team they defeated at home back on December 10th in their last game, the Cleveland Monsters and this time, on the road in Cleveland, the Comets skated away with another win, this time in dramatic…
Utica Comets Get Some Help: Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team signed goaltender Bailey Brkin from the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL to a professional tryout contract with the club along with one forward and…
The Utica Comets have announced some important and exciting changes to their 2021-22 promotional schedule! The New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl on December 31 has been canceled. Fans are still welcome to kick off their New Year’s…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets returned home to the Adirondack Bank Center after losing two games in a row for the first time this year, turning their luck around against a Cleveland Monsters team that scored eight goals just two nights prior…
The Last Time We Played: The Comets battled their division rival, the Rochester Americans on Wednesday night inside Blue Cross Arena and dropped the contest in overtime by a 4-3 score. In the first period, it was Marian Studenic who…
Utica, NY – The Comets battled their division rival, the Rochester Americans on Wednesday night inside Blue Cross Arena and dropped the contest in overtime by a 4-3 score. In the first period, it was Marian Studenic who…
Comets Drop Contest in Overtime to Islanders -- The Comets lost their second game of the season and first on the road when they were defeated by Bridgeport Islanders 3-2 in overtime on Saturday in the first matchup of the season between the…
Utica, NY – The Comets lost their second game of the season and first on the road when they were defeated by Bridgeport Islanders 3-2 in overtime in the first matchup of the season between the two teams. In the opening period,…
The Last Game The Utica Comets returned from their two-game road stretch in Charlotte and continued their winning ways on Wednesday night, taking down the Belleville Senators 2-0 on Wednesday night on the strength of goaltender Akira Schmid’s…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets returned from their two-game road stretch in Charlotte and continued their winning ways, taking down the Belleville Senators 2-0 on Wednesday night on the strength of goaltender Akira Schmid’s second…
The Last Time Out: The Comets were able to beat the Charlotte Checkers on the road during a two-game road swing through North Carolina as they skated away with a win on Sunday afternoon by a 5-2 score. In the first period, the…
Utica, NY – The Comets were able to beat the Charlotte Checkers on the road during a two game road swing through North Carolina as they skated away with a win on Sunday afternoon by a 5-2 score. In the first period, the Comets…
Utica, NY – After suffering their first defeat of the season, the Utica Comets recovered nicely on the road with a 1-0 victory against the Charlotte Checkers. After a scoreless first period, the Comets were rewarded a two-man…
The Streak is Snapped: The Utica Comets historic start to the season finally ended when they were defeated by their division rival, the Rochester Americans, 4-2. Tonight’s game began with back and forth scoring chances and some flurries…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets historic start to the season finally ended when they were defeated by their division rival, the Rochester Americans, 4-2. Tonight’s game began with back and forth scoring chances and some flurries…
One Up and One Down: The New Jersey Devils announced they have recalled forward Chase DeLeo from the Utica Comets and have assigned forward Alexander Holtz to Utica. DeLeo, 26, currently leads the Comets in assists and points tallying two…
Utica, NY – The Comets continued their historic win streak as they defeated their division rival, the Rochester Americans for the third time this season. In the first period, the Comets jumped out to an early lead thanks to a goal by…
Last Night’s Historic Game: The Utica Comets entered the Adirondack Bank Center with a chance to make history should they win their 12th straight game but standing in their way were the 2019 Calder Cup Champion Charlotte Checkers.…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets entered the Adirondack Bank Center with a chance to make history should they win their 12th straight game but standing in their way were the 2019 Calder Cup Champion Charlotte Checkers. Despite going down…
Last Time Out: The Utica Comets stepped into Rochester trying to tie a record set by the Americans 37 years ago when they won their 11th straight game during the 1984-1985 season. The Comets did just that with a 3-2 victory on the road. …
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets stepped into Rochester trying to tie a record set by the Americans 37 years ago when they won their 11th straight game during the 1984-1985 season. The Comets did just that with a 3-2 victory on the road. …
The 10th Straight Win: The Utica Comets continue to roll during the 2021-22 season as they won their 10th straight game of the campaign on the road in Belleville last Sunday afternoon. In the first period, the captain started the…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets continue to roll during the 2021-22 season as they won their 10thstraight game of the campaign. On the road in Belleville, the team kept the win streak alive with a 4-1 victory. In the first period,…
The Best Start In Franchise History: When the Comets defeated the Laval Rocket on road last night with a dramatic third period comeback, they set the record for the best start in franchise history winning their ninth straight game. The best start to…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets continued their early season dominance as they rolled past Laval with a 5-3 victory and continued to win every single game they’ve played in the 2021-22 season. The team set a franchise record for best start…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets played host to the Syracuse Crunch tonight in the third game of the 2021-22 Galaxy Cup series, a special Military Appreciation Veterans Day game that would end in a 3-1 result in favor of the home squad. The Comets…
Still Perfect: The Comets entered the weekend of three games in three nights without being defeated, and that’s exactly how they’d finish when they beat the Laval Rocket 4-2 and now hold a seven-game winning streak to start the season. …
On Thursday, November 11, at 3pm, the Utica Comets will hold their annual Military Appreciation game to honor our local Veterans and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make to protect our Country. The matinée game, which takes place…
Utica, NY – The Comets entered the weekend of three games in three nights without being defeated, and that’s exactly how they’d finish when they beat the Laval Rocket 4-2 and now hold a seven game winning streak to start the season. …
LAST NIGHT: The Comets remain without a blemish on their record with six wins in six games to start the year as they defeated the Toronto Marlies 5-2 inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night. In the first period, it was off to a swift start…
Utica, NY – The Comets remain without a blemish on their record with six wins in six games to start the year as they defeated the Toronto Marlies 5-2 inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Saturday night. In the first period, it…
Last Night: The Comets roared to a 6-3 victory against the Syracuse Crunch to keep their undefeated record going. They won their fifth straight game with the help of great goaltending from Nico Daws and a hattrick from forward Tyce Thompson on Friday…
Utica, NY – The Comets remained undefeated in five games this season when they won their second road game of the year against the Syracuse Crunch to start their weekend of three games in three nights on a good note. The Comets…
TONIGHT: Utica (4-0-0-0) heads to Syracuse to take on the Crunch (4-2-1-0) LAST TIME OUT: On a night celebrating Halloween inside the Adirondack Bank Center, the Utica Comets welcomed the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for the first time this season.…
On Thursday, November 11th, the Utica Comets will hold our annual Veteran's Day celebration as the Comets take on the Syracuse Crunch at 3pm. The 2021 Veteran's Day jerseys include an American Flag on the right shoulder and an Honor and Remember…
Utica, NY – On a night celebrating Halloween inside the Adirondack Bank Center, the Utica Comets welcomed the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for the first time this season. The Comets were happy to welcome back Nico Daws in the lineup after…
The New Captain: Head coach of the Utica Comets, Kevin Dineen, announced that Ryan Schmelzer has been named captain of the team for the 2021-2022 season. Along with Schmelzer, forwards Brian Flynn and Joe Gambardella were named the team’s…
Utica, NY – Head coach of the Utica Comets, Kevin Dineen, announced today that Ryan Schmelzer has been named captain of the team for the 2021-2022 season. Along with Schmelzer, forwards Brian Flynn and Joe Gambardella were named the team’s…
Utica, NY – The Comets trailed by a goal early in the contest but great saves by their goaltender and timely scoring in the middle period boosted the team to a perfect 3-0 record on the season In the first period, the Crunch opened…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets played host for the second time in as many games this season, taking on the Providence Bruins in an Eastern Conference matchup between two teams yet to lose in regulation, and it would stay that way at the conclusion.…
Home Opener Success: Last week’s home opener for the Comets resulted in a victory after the team defeated the Rochester Americans by a 6-2 score on the strength of two goals by New Jersey Devils first-round draft pick, Alexander Holtz. Rookie goaltender,…
Utica, NY – A new era has begun at the Adirondack Bank Center with the Utica Comets taking down the Rochester Americans by a final score of 6-2 in their inaugural game of the 2021-22 campaign. After an early game penalty kill by Americans…
Getting to Know our Head Coach: Kevin Dineen, 57, last served as head coach of San Diego (AHL) for the Anaheim Ducks organization during the previous two seasons, posting a 56-36-9=121 points record and a three-game playoff appearance in 2021 (1-2-0). …
This coming Sunday, the Utica Comets will play their first game in front of a sold-out crowd since March of 2020. October 17 also marks the first game for the Comets since their new 10-year affiliation deal with the New Jersey Devils. A date that resonates…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Dan MacKinnon announced today the team’s opening night roster for the 2021-2022 season. The roster includes two goalies, seven defenseman and 14 forwards. Goaltenders: Nico Daws Akira Schmid…
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Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Dan MacKinnon announced today the team has signed defenseman Tyler Wotherspoon to a standard player contract for the 2021-2022 season. Wotherspoon, 28, spent last season with the Lehigh Valley…
For goaltender Brandon Kasel, walking into the Adirondack Bank Center was a reminder of his younger days playing high school hockey battling it out for the State Championship. Brandon is just one example of someone who climbed the ladder of youth hockey…
Utica, NY- Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon announced today the team’s training camp roster for the 2021-22 season. The roster includes two goalies, four defensemen and 12 forwards. Players attending the start of the Comets’…
The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon announced today that the club signed forward Patrick McGrath to a one-way American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season. McGrath, 28, hails from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, played…
Utica, NY- The Utica Comets announced today that they will play the Rochester Americans at home on Friday, October 8th inside the Adirondack Bank Center at 7:00 PM. On that day, the team will kick off its Kids Club presented by Kidsteethonly…
The Comettes Dance Team will hold open auditions for the 2021-22 AHL Season Friday, Sept 10th at Rise Performing Arts in Clinton Check-in will begin at 6:30pm. Coach and Choreographer Cody Wheat will begin auditions with warm-ups, across…
Gilbert “Gil” Seltzer, lead architect of the Utica Memorial Auditorium (now known as the Adirondack Bank Center), passed away on Saturday, August 14, just two months shy of his 107th birthday. Seltzer’s firm, Gehron and Seltzer,…
Utica, NY- The New Jersey Devils today announced it has named Kevin Dineen as Head Coach of the Utica Comets. Dineen, the third head coach in Comets’ history, will lead a returning group of Associate Coach Sergei Brylin, Assistant Coach…
Utica, NY- The Utica Comets and the American Hockey League announced today the details of the 2021-22 season schedule. The ninth season of Utica Comets hockey, which officially kicks off the affiliation with the New Jersey…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Dan MacKinnon announced today that the team signed two more forwards, Samuel Laberge and Ryan Schmelzer, for the 2021-2022 season. Laberge, 24, hails from Chateauguay, Quebec and signed a two-way…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets General Manager Dan MacKinnon announced today that the club signed forward Jordan Kaplan and defenseman Joe Masonius to standard player contracts for the 2021-2022 season. Kaplan, 24, spent three seasons…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon announced today that the club signed goaltender Mareks Mitens along with forwards Tyler Irvine and Patrick Grasso to standard player contracts for the 2021-2022 season. …
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson announced that the league’s Board of Governors has approved a schedule unification plan that will see all teams play a 72-game regular-season schedule beginning in 2022-23.…
Game brings to close an era of Comets as AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks Utica, N.Y – The Utica Comets took to the ice for the last time in the 2020-21 season and as the Vancouver Canucks American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester…
Tonight's Game: Tonight’s game against the Rochester Americans marks the last game this season for the Comets. The last time they faced off, the Comets won a 1-0 decision in what was the first shutout in his second start for goaltender…
Utica, N.Y – In the second to last game of the season, it was a great goaltending display by Comets netminder Evan Fitzpatrick that was the storyline in the Comets victory inside Blue Cross Arena on Friday night. Fitzpatrick won his second…
Tonight's Game: Tonight’s game against the Rochester Americans marks the last of two games this season for the Comets. The Americans and Comets will play both games inside Blue Cross Arena. The last time they faced off at the Adirondack…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets managed to hold off Rochester in their final home game of the season with an impressive 3-1 win. In the first period, Comets forward Vincent Arseneau got the scoring going off a Shawn Cameron assist. Following…
Tonight's Game: Tonight’s game against the Rochester Americans marks the first of three games in a row against the Amerks to close out the season. The last time they faced off at the Adirondack Bank Center, the Comes skated away with a…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets defeated the Syracuse Crunch 3-0 to put an end to a 14-game rivalry with the Syracuse Crunch. Comets goaltender Joel Hoffer finishes a tremendous game racking up 26 saves and ultimately securing the shutout while…
Tonight's Game: Tonight’s game against the Syracuse Crunch marks the last time this season these two teams will meet. In the 13 games this season, the Comets are 6-7 against the Crunch . The last time they faced off at the Adirondack Bank…
Utica, N.Y – The Utica Comets made their way into the Upstate Medical University Arena for one final time during the 2020-21 season and like most times before, they were unable to defeat the home team, losing 4-2 against the Syracuse Crunch.…
Tonight’s Game: Tonight’s game against the Syracuse Crunch is the last time the Comets will face off against the Crunch in Syracuse at the Upstate University Medical Arena this season. Tonight marks the sixth game in Syracuse with the…
Utica, NY – The Comets picked up their thirteenth win of the season Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center after defeating the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 5-4 in overtime. The Comets and Crunch faced off for the twelfth…
Utica, N.Y. - In conjunction with the New Jersey Devils, Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the American Hockey League’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved the relocation of the franchise owned by the New Jersey Devils…
Utica, NY – The Comets looked to bounce back against the Syracuse Crunch after a Sunday matinee game found the Comets on the wrong end of a 5 – 2 game in Syracuse. This time it was the Comets hosting the Crunch inside the home confines…
Today's Game: Tonight’s game against the Syracuse Crunch marks the last of six games this season for the Comets. The Crunch and Comets will play each other in four straight games until the Comets face Rochester at home on May 12. The last…
Utica, N.Y – Winning two games at home, the Utica Comets entered Sunday afternoon’s game with the hopes they could ride the wave of momentum to another victory. Unfortunately, the Crunch three first period goals were enough to propel…
Today's Game: This afternoon's game marks the first game of the month of May for the Comets and the last of nine games this season. Of the nine games left, five of them are against the Syracuse Crunch. While the Comets have an incredible…
Utica, NY – Seven different Comets netted goals and Mike DiPietro registered 19 saves in the Comets 7-1-win Friday night inside the Adirondack Bank Center against the Comets division rival, the Rochester Americans. …
Tonight's Game: The Rochester Americans come into the Adirondack Bank Center with an overall record of 8-11-2-1 while having lost their last six games in a row. They are ranked second from the bottom of the North Division of the Eastern Conference.…
Utica, NY – The Comets and Crunch met again only 72 hours after a Sunday matinee in Syracuse. This time it was the Comets turn to host the I-90 rivals at the Adirondack Bank Center and it took overtime to decide the winner as Jonah Gadjovich…
Tonight's Game: Coming off a loss on Sunday afternoon against the Syracuse Crunch, the Comets step back into the Adirondack Bank Center for the next two games out of their last 10 this season. The Comets were defeated by the streaking Crunch…
Utica, N.Y – Both Utica and Syracuse came into Sunday afternoon’s game with a win streak. Utica won their previous two games while Syracuse was on a four game win streak. At the conclusion of the game, it was only the Crunch whose…
Tonight's Game: The Comets look for their third consecutive win tonight as they face off against their divisional opponent, the Syracuse Crunch. The last time these two teams met was Syracuse and the Comets dropped a 6-3 decision. Since the…
Utica, NY – Both Sam Anas and Will Lockwood were recently trying to score their first goals of the season. After Lockwood tallied his first of the year on Wednesday, Sam Anas did the same on Friday night in Rochester and both men also two…
Tonight's Game: The Comets take on their division rival, the Rochester Americans, on the road at the Blue Cross Arena tonight in the hopes of winning back-to-back games. The Comets are looking for their first road victory since Saturday, February…
Utica, NY – Comets netminder Joel Hofer turned in a spectacular performance to earn his first professional shoutout and lead the Comets to a 3-0 win over the Binghamton Devils. The Binghamton Devils outshot the Utica Comets 12-3,…
Tonight's Game: Today's matchup between the Utica Comets and Binghamton Devils marks the second time these teams will battle one another this season. The first matchup took place on February 13 in Newark, NJ where the Comets skated away…
Utica, NY – The battle between the Syracuse Crunch and the Utica Comets went without a goal in the first period but it was a third period explosion of offense by Syracuse that propelled them to a 6-2 win. The first period was characterized…
Tonight's Game: Today's matchup between the Utica Comets and the Syracuse Crunch takes place with 14 games left in Comets’ schedule. Including tonight, six of those games will take place on the road with four of those matchups taking…
Utica, NY – Despite scoring the first two goals of the contest, the Comets couldn’t muster the necessary offense to keep pace with the Providence Bruins in their first meeting of the season In the first period, the Comets came…
This Afternoon's Game: Today's matchup between the Utica Comets and the Providence Bruins marks the first meeting of the season. The game scheduled for the Adirondack Bank Center on April 3 was postponed due to Covid protocol. The Providence…
Utica, NY – Less than twenty-four hours from the final horn on Tuesday night, the Utica Comets and Syracuse Crunch dropped the puck for another contest inside the Adirondack Bank Center. The first period saw the Comets outshoot the…
Tonight’s Game: A battle between the Comets and Crunch for the third straight time takes place tonight at the Adirondack Bank Center. Entering tonight's content, the Comets rest at the third spot in the North Division with 15 points and…
Utica, NY – Coming off a loss on Saturday after facing off against Syracuse, the Comets and Crunch were back at inside the Adirondack Bank Center on Tuesday night. The first period was a battle of the special teams with the Comets killing…
Tonight’s Game: The Comets come into tonight’s game losing back to back contests for the first time this season. After a month long shutdown, they jumped back into the season at home against the Rochester Americans and dropped the contest…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets gave up a lead early in the contest in Syracuse tonight and were unable to overcome the deficit during the contest. The Crunch got onto the board in their first shift. Just 17 seconds into the game…
Tonight’s Game: The Comets step onto the ice against the Syracuse Crunch for the fourth time this season. In the previous three games the team is 2-1. The last time these two teams met was back on February 27 when the Comets defeated the Crunch…
Utica, N.Y. – For the first time in over a year, the Utica Comets welcomed fans back to the Adirondack Bank Center for a matchup against the Rochester Americans. It was Rochester who tallied the game’s first goal after…
Tonight’s Game: The Comets are 3-1-1 against the Rochester Americans as the teams collide for first time since March 10. It will be the first Utica game since March 10 after the team followed AHL protocols during the interim period. With the…
We could not be more excited to welcome fans back to the Adirondack Bank Center on April 9 for the first time in over a year. This is a huge step forward for our community and industry alike, and we are looking forward to enacting all of the health and…
Utica, N.Y. – See below for a list of schedule changes to the 2020-21 Utica Comets Schedule. ---- From May 3, 2021 ---- The American Hockey League announced today that tonight’s game between the Rochester Americans and Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – Jake Kielly made 32 saves, Hugh McGing scored his first professional goal and the Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans 3-2 inside the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York. The Comets opened the scoring…
ROCHESTER AMERICANS (6-3) at UTICA COMETS (5-2-0-1) Adirondack Bank Center-- Utica, NY Watch Live: WPNY TV, AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter Tonight’s Game: In a week with…
Rochester, N.Y. – Though the Utica Comets took the lead early in the contest, they were unable to hold the lead and the Rochester Americans skated away with a 4-2 victory tonight at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY. Less than one…
UTICA COMETS (5-1-0-1) at Rochester Americans (4-3) Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter Tonight’s Game: The Comets make their way to…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets continue their winning ways as they were victorious for the second straight game and have now taken points in five straight after they defeated the Syracuse Crunch on the road by a 4-2 score. …
UTICA COMETS (4-1-0-1) at SYRACUSE CRUNCH (1-3-1) Upstate Medical University Arena, NY Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter Tonight’s Game: The Comets make their first…
Utica, NY – Jonah Gadjovich and John Stevens both scored two goals in 7-2 win over the Rochester Americans. Jon Gilles made 24 saves in net and got the win. The Comets controlled the pace early on forcing Rochester goaltender,…
ROCHESTER AMERICANS (4-1) at UTICA COMETS (3-1-0-1) Adirondack Bank Center, Utica, NY Watch Live: Channel 20.2. WPNY, AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter Tonight’s Game: Rochester…
Utica, NY – Despite the plethora of chances for both Utica and Rochester in overtime, it took a shootout for the decision as Rochester won 4-3 over Utica. After the first went scoreless and both teams hit the post in the…
UTICA COMETS (3-1) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (2-1) Blue Cross Arena - Rochester, NY Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter Tonight’s Game: The Comets, coming off back-to-back…
Utica, NY – Jonah Gadjovich scored two goals and Jon Gillies made 17 saves in a 5-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch. Utica started the scoring early in the game after Gadjovich redirected a Will Lockwood shot passed Syracuse goaltender…
UTICA COMETS (2-1) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (1-1-1) Adirondack Bank Center, Utica, NY Watch Live: Channel 20.2. WPNY, AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Newark, NJ – It took 65 minutes and four rounds in a shootout for the Utica Comets to earn a 6-5 shootout win over the Binghamton Devils. Utica led four times, but Binghamton continued to answer in a matinee battle in the Garden State. …
UTICA COMETS (1-1) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (2-0) RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House, 4 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter Today’s Game: The Utica Comets battle the…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets fell to the Crunch on Saturday night in Syracuse by a score of 6-1. The Comets put themselves down early in the game when they gave up a shorthanded goal just one minute into the contest after a two-on-one rush…
Utica, NY – The Comets opened the season on the road against the Rochester Americans on Friday night and defeated their division rival by a score of 3-2. The victory was made possible thanks to a splendid effort by goaltender Jon Gillies…
Utica, NY – Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the Comets have partnered with local broadcaster Nexstar Inc, for their first live television broadcast contract. All 16 of the Comets home games, as well as any home postseason…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the Comets have added Michael Lehr to their broadcasting and media relations team for the 2020-21 season. Lehr, who comes to the Comets from the University of Vermont, brings a wealth of broadcasting,…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today the team’s training camp roster which comprises 16 forwards, seven defensemen, and three goalies. This season, the Vancouver Canucks will be sharing its affiliation…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the team has hired Jason Shaya to serve as the new AHL TV Broadcaster and Director of Communications. Back on January 9th, 2014, Shaya filled in for his friend and then-Comets broadcaster Brendan…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the 2020-21 Comets training camp will officially commence on Tuesday, January 26. Players are set to arrive in Utica prior to Monday, January 25, which will be used for protocol…
With the recent retirement announcement from our Captain, Carter Bancks, it is only appropriate that we reflect on his top 10 moments as a Utica Comet (in chronological order). 1. Bancks selected as the 2015-16 Man of the Year In his second season…
COMETS CAPTAIN CARTER BANCKS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that Carter Bancks has made the decision to retire from professional hockey after 11 seasons with the American Hockey League. Bancks,…
Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning and St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the Canucks and Blues will share the Utica Comets as an American Hockey…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that the 2020-21 season will include 28 teams when it gets underway on February 5. The Utica Comets officially chose…
The Comets and Adirondack Bank Center are partnering with the CNY Veteran’s Outreach Center this month for a modified food donation event. For the first time since their opening, the CNY Veteran’s Outreach Center is not able to host their…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed defenseman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way contract. Brisebois, 23, posted 15 points (4-11-15) and 37 penalty…
American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson has announced that the league’s Board of Governors has approved moving the anticipated start date of the 2020-21 season toFebruary 5, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health…
Firstly, we hope that all Utica Comets, Utica City FC and Utica College fans have stayed healthy and safe during these times. We are sure we speak for everyone when we say that we miss having a full house at the Adirondack Bank Center! We understand…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed center Jayce Hawryluk to a one-year, two-way contract. Hawryluk, 24, split the 2019.20 season between the Florida Panthers (1-2-3 in 15 GP), Springfield Thunderbirds…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed goaltender Jake Kielly to a one-year, two-way contract. Kielly, 24, split the 2019.20 season between Utica and Kalamazoo. With…
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed defenseman Ashton Sautner to a one-year, two-way contract. Sautner, 26, split the 2019.20 season between Vancouver and Utica. He appeared in…
Iowa Wild General Manager Tom Kurvers announced the organization has hired former Comets goalie, Richard Bachman as Goaltending Coach. Bachman, 32, appeared in three games with the Comets last season, earning a 1-1-1 record, a 3.25 goals-against…
Bubble life in Edmonton is the new norm for the Vancouver Canucks and the team’s black aces who are taking on a chase for the Stanley Cup. For Brogan Rafferty, the goal is trying to stay busy and enjoy the moments, while remaining ready in case…
With the NHL’s return to play initiative officially getting underway today with the opening of team training camps, the Vancouver Canucks have plucked nine familiar faces to be available options when they open their best-of-five series against…
Utica, N.Y. – The American Hockey League announced today the 2019-20 AHL First and Second All-Star Teams, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 31 member cities. 2019-20 AHL First All-Star Team G - Kaapo…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League has announced the 2019-20 AHL All-Rookie Team, as voted by coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 31 member cities. 2019-20 AHL All-Rookie Team Goaltender - Cayden…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews announced today that the league’s Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 AHL regular season and the 2020 Calder…
We thank you for your loyal support and patience during these unprecedented times during the COVID-19 outbreak. We will be updating this page with the latest information in real time as it becomes available. We thank you for your loyal support…
The Utica Comets are proud to announce that Carter Bancks has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Utica community during the 2019-20 season. Carter…
President of the Utica Comets Robert Esche, along with Howard Dolgon of the Syracuse Crunch, Tom Mitchell of the Binghamton Devils and Rob Minter of the Rochester Americans, announced today that the Comets, along with the Syracuse Crunch, Binghamton…
Throughout the past seven years, we have taken great pride in creating a Comet Culture within our community. Each day that has passed during the coronavirus pandemic has come with significant challenges that continue to build up at lightning speed. These…
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Utica, NY – The Utica Comets jumped out to a 1-0 lead but surrendered three unanswered goals in a 3-1 defeat to the Syracuse Crunch Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Bailey got the Comets on the board at the 14:29 mark…
UTICA COMETS (34-21-3-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (29-23-4-5) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Charlotte, NC – The Utica Comets never led until they won the game in overtime as they came from behind to defeat the Charlotte Checkers by a 3-2 margin on Saturday at Bojangles’ Coliseum. The Comets created a handful of chances…
UTICA COMETS (33-21-3-2) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (32-22-4-0) Bojangles Coliseum, 6 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCHA Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Charlotte, NC – Reid Boucher’s second period goal set a new single-season record for total goals by a Utica Comet, as his timely scoring lifted the Utica Comets to a 2-1 win over the Charlotte Checkers on Friday night at Bojangles’…
UTICA COMETS (32-21-3-2) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (32-21-4-0) Bojangles Coliseum, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCHA Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
It’s been a busy season in Utica and one that has seen milestones being reached, records being broken, and more on the way. Let’s get you caught up with some of the most impressive. Player of the Week After the 2018-19 season…
Rochester, NY – Michael DiPietro made 36 of a possible 37 saves and Sven Baertschi earned a late game winner as the Utica Comets skated past the Rochester Americans by a 3-1 score on Wednesday night at Blue Cross Arena. Though they…
UTICA COMETS (31-21-3-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (31-18-4-5) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets spotted Laval a 5-0 lead before falling 5-2 to the Rocket Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Dyson Stevenson and Jonah Gadjovich scored for Utica. Michael DiPietro got the start in goal, making five…
UTICA COMETS (31-20-3-2) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (26-24-5-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Today’s Game: The Utica Comets square…
Utica, NY – Reid Boucher netted three goals and two assists to help the Comets to a 6-3 win over the Toronto Marlies Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Boucher’s effort set a new Comets record for points in a single season,…
UTICA COMETS (30-20-3-2) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (27-22-3-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Rochester, NY – Sven Baertschi scored his 11th goal of the season and earned the shootout winner while Michael DiPietro made 34 saves, and the Utica Comets beat the Rochester Americans 3-2 in a shootout on Wednesday at Blue Cross Arena.…
UTICA COMETS (29-20-3-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (30-17-4-4) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has acquire goaltender Louis Domingue from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Zane McIntyre. Domingue, 27, has most recently appeared in seven…
Belleville, Ont. – Justin Bailey scored twice, Sven Baertschi had three points, and Michael DiPietro made 30 saves as the Utica Comets defeated the Belleville Senators by a 6-3 margin on Friday night at CAA Arena. For the first time…
UTICA COMETS (28-20-3-2) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (34-15-4-1) CAA Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets the road…
What is the 2021 AIS Empire State Classic? The 2021 AIS Empire State Classic will be a once-in-a-lifetime showcase with the first ever AHL outdoor game in Oneida County featuring the Utica Comets vs. the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday, February 13, 2021.…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has returned defenseman Guillaume Brisebois and forward Tyler Graovac on loan to the Comets. Brisebois has appeared in 43 games with the Comets…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Matt McLeod to a professional tryout contract. McLeod, 23, has suited up in 23 games with the Brampton Beast this season, registering…
Utica, N.Y. - Utica Comets President Robert Esche, in conjunction with Howard Zemsky, chair of the Empire State Development Board of Directors, announced today that the Comets will host the 2021 AIS Empire State Classic Outdoor Game at the Griffiss Business…
Rochester, NY – The Utica Comets were provided goals from Nikolay Goldobin and John Stevens, but they were unable to overcome a three-goal deficit as they fell by a 3-2 margin on Sunday at Blue Cross Arena. The Comets fell behind in…
UTICA COMETS (28-19-3-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (28-17-2-4) Blue Cross Arena, 3:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Today’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Syracuse, NY – The Utica Comets battled back from a two-goal deficit in the third period to tie the game, but a late goal from the Syracuse Crunch handed the Comets a 2-0 loss on Friday night at the War Memorial. The Crunch needed just…
UTICA COMETS (28-18-3-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (23-21-3-4) Upstate Memorial University Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The…
On Wednesday night when the Vancouver Canucks forever immortalized Henrik and Daniel Sedin by retiring their numbers, many former linemates were in attendance. One of them, however, was at the Adirondack Bank Center helping his team defeat Laval. …
Utica, NY – Utica went 2-4 on the power play as the Comets fought their way to a 3-2 win over the Laval Rocket Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jonah Gadjovich, Sven Baertschi, and Reid Boucher were the goal scorers. Mikey DiPietro…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Vancouver Canucks have loaned goaltender Richard Bachman from the Comets to IK Oskarshamn of the SHL in Sweden. “Bacher has been an exceptional player, person,…
UTICA COMETS (27-18-3-2) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (23-20-5-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Today’s Game: The Utica Comets square…
Utica, NY – It was punch, counterpunch all night long Saturday night but the Utica Comets prevailed 5-4 in a shootout over the Syracuse Crunch at the Adirondack Bank Center. Carter Camper, Jonah Gadjovich, Lukas Jasek, and Reid Boucher were…
UTICA COMETS (26-18-3-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (22-21-3-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Injuries happen, they’re a part of the game. When a Utica Comets player goes down and needs attention, it’s Roman Kaszczij who runs onto the ice to tend to him. Kaszczij (pronounced CASH-gee), is in his first year as the head athletic…
Laval, Que. – The Utica Comets earned a point in a back-and-forth affair against the Laval Rocket but they fell by a 5-4 overtime final on Wednesday night at Bell Place. Picking up an early power play, Laval took the game’s first…
UTICA COMETS (26-18-2-2) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (22-19-4-2) Place Bell, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Today’s Game: The Utica Comets hit the road…
Cleveland, Ohio – The Utica Comets had goals from David Pope and Lukas Jasek, but they could not overcome the special teams’ efficiency of the Cleveland Monsters during a 3-2 loss on Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Picking…
UTICA COMETS (26-17-2-2) vs. CLEVELAND MONSTERS (20-21-2-2) Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, 1 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCLE Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Cleveland, Ohio – Michael DiPietro made 27 saves and earned his first career shutout as he led the Utica Comets past the Cleveland Monsters by a 3-0 final on Friday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Showing no signs of rust following the…
UTICA COMETS (25-17-2-2) vs. CLEVELAND MONSTERS (20-20-2-2) Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCLE Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Belleville, Ont. – The Utica Comets surrendered two power play goals and a shorthanded goal in a 4-1 loss to the Belleville Senators Saturday night at CAA Arena. Justin Bailey and Ashton Sautner were the goal scorers for Utica. Michael DiPietro…
UTICA COMETS (25-16-2-2) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (26-14-3-1) CAA Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take…
Utica, NY – After jumping out to a 2-1 lead, the Utica Comets allowed four unanswered goals and fell to the Belleville Senators 5-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Justin Bailey and John Stevens were the goal scorers for Utica.…
UTICA COMETS (25-15-2-2) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (25-14-3-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BELvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, NY – The Utica National Insurance Group announced today that they have partnered with the Utica Comets and are the proud presenting partner of the Utica Jr Comets. The partnership will focus on community involvement and will…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets jumped out to a 3-0 lead but surrendered five consecutive goals before falling 5-3 to the Binghamton Devils Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Zack MacEwen, Lukas Jasek, and Nikolay Goldobin were the…
UTICA COMETS (25-14-2-2) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (17-19-4-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Syracuse, NY – The Utica Comets threw everything they had at the Syracuse Crunch down the stretch, but their comeback efforts fell short in a 4-2 final on Monday at the War Memorial. The first period showcased fantastic pace and opportunity,…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward Justin Bailey has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 19, 2020. Bailey totaled six goals and…
UTICA COMETS (25-13-2-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (19-18-2-2) Upstate Medical University Arena, 1 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The…
Utica, NY – The Comets scored early and often en route to a 6-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Kole Lind, Carter Camper, Lukas Jasek, Seamus Malone, Nikolay Goldobin, and Reid Boucher all…
UTICA COMETS (24-13-2-2) vs. CLEVELAND MONSTERS (18-19-1-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #CLEvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, NY – Justin Bailey recorded his second straight and third hat trick in four games as the Comets topped the Hartford Wolf Pack 6-3 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Olli Juolevi, Kole Lind, and Carter Camper also added goals…
UTICA COMETS (23-13-2-2) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (23-9-3-5) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HFDvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – The Comets raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first period but would surrender five unanswered of their own before Lukas Jasek scored in overtime to give the Comets a 6-5 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack Wednesday night at the Adirondack…
UTICA COMETS (22-13-2-2) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (23-9-2-5) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HFDvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Engaging in Change continues to be the mantra of the Save of the Day Foundation staff and volunteers throughout the year as we identify needs in the community and work toward making a difference. With change as our focus, 2019 has been a very strong…
Utica, NY – The Comets were unable to dig out of an early 2-0 hole as they fell to the Belleville Senators 4-0 Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Zane McIntyre made 14 saves in the loss. Max Lajoie scored 8:02 into the first…
UTICA COMETS (22-12-2-2) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (21-13-1-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BELvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, NY – Justin Bailey recorded a hat trick as the Utica Comets downed the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 5-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center to move into first place in the North Division. Reid Boucher and Jonah Gadjovich also scored…
UTICA COMETS (21-12-2-2) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (13-18-1-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LVvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has acquired forward John Stevens from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in exchange for future considerations. Stevens, 25, has skated in 16 games with the…
Just down the Thruway to Syracuse, over the border to Toronto, and as far away as Cleveland, there is one man who makes sure the Utica Comets arrive where they need to be for every road game. For the Utica Comets, the man entrusted to keep it…
Belleville, Ont. – The Utica Comets fell behind 2-0 before taking control of the game and reeling off three unanswered goals on their way to a 3-2 win over the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night at CAA Arena. While working on their…
On January 6th, players from the Utica Comets and Utica City FC – through its partnership with the Rob Esche “Save of the Day” Foundation, Inc. – joined forces with volunteers from Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) to deliver home…
UTICA COMETS (20-12-2-2) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (20-12-2-1) CAA Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets head…
The Utica Comets announced today the details of the fourth annual Save of the Day Foundation week. A tradition that first began in 2017, Save of the Day week highlights the partnership between the Comets and Save of the Day, a foundation dedicated to…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets and Galaxy Media Partners have extended their broadcast partnership for six years, Comets president Robert Esche announced Monday. In addition to all 76 regular season and playoff games broadcast on 94.9 KROCK,…
Hartford, CT – The Utica Comets were provided 37 saves from Michael DiPietro and a goal from Reid Boucher, but they couldn’t halt the Atlantic Division leading Hartford Wolf Pack during a 3-1 loss on Saturday at XL Center. Falling…
UTICA COMETS (20-11-2-2) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (20-8-2-5) XL Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsHFD Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets hit the…
Utica, NY – It was a back and forth affair, but the Comets were unable to overcome two one-goal deficits in a 3-2 loss Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Carter Bancks and Sven Baertschi scored for Utica. Zane McIntyre made 32 saves…
The phone calls for Brogan Rafferty and Reid Boucher came in this morning. On the other end was Comets general manager Ryan Johnson, who was relaying the message that their plans for All-Star weekend were officially spoken for. The Comets pair…
UTICA COMETS (20-10-2-2) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (18-16-2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SPRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The…
The American Hockey League announced today that Bridgeport Sound Tigers forward Kieffer Bellows, Utica Comets defenseman Brogan Rafferty and Chicago Wolves goaltender Oscar Dansk have been selected as the league’s award…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets fell behind 1-0 early but would score two power play goals to help them to a 3-2 victory over the Rochester Americans and move into a tie for first place in the North Division Tuesday night at the Adirondack Bank…
UTICA COMETS (19-10-2-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (20-7-2-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 5 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Reid Boucher isn’t even at the top of his game. Imagine that. The Utica Comets’ forward leads the American Hockey League in goals with 20 and is second in points with 39 through 28 games. He’s also on a 15-game point streak.…
Allentown, PA – The Utica Comets were provided goals from four different skaters as they came from behind to pick up a 4-2 win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday night at PPL Center. The win for the Comets increased their active point…
UTICA COMETS (18-10-2-2) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (12-14-1-4) PPL Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLV Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets fell behind 3-0 early but were able to muster up a comeback and tie the game before falling 6-5 in overtime to the Hershey Bears Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Lukas Jasek scored twice, while Vincent…
UTICA COMETS (18-10-1-2) vs. HERSHEY BEARS (16-9-2-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HERvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
An athlete’s body is the tool that allows them to perform their job on a daily basis. While most people pay attention to the physical development of the athlete, one member of the Comets’ staff is focused primarily on their mental development.…
Rochester, NY – The Utica Comets were provided some late-game heroics from Olli Juolevi as they skated to a 4-3 win on Saturday night at Blue Cross Arena. The first period was a quick-moving stanza that didn’t have any scoring,…
UTICA COMETS (17-10-1-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (19-5-2-2) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – Brogan Rafferty recorded a goal and two assists and the Comets went 3-8 on the power play en route to a 5-3 win over the Laval Rocket Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Kole Lind, Justin Bailey, Sven Baertschi, and Nikolay…
The Comets look forward to seeing fans at tonight’s Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl at the Adirondack Bank Center. Here are some details about the event: Entry is free with a ticket to the Comets game versus the Laval Rocket for fans over…
UTICA COMETS (16-10-1-2) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (15-12-3-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Belleville, Ont. – Reid Boucher set the mark for most career goals as a Utica Comet, and Carter Camper earned his 400th career pro point as they led their team to a 4-3 victory over the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night at CAA Arena.…
UTICA COMETS (15-10-1-2) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (16-9-1-0) CAA Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take on…
Binghamton, NY – The Utica Comets fell behind early and were plagued by the efficient scoring of the Binghamton Devils as they fell by a 5-1 margin on Saturday night at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Needing less than a minute…
UTICA COMETS (15-9-1-2) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (7-15-4-0) Floyd L. Maines Veteran’s Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG Tonight’s…
The Utica Comets and Utica City FC 2019 Coloring Contest has officially wrapped up its fifth year. The annual contest for students in kindergarten through fifth grade saw participation from 36 schools all across the Mohawk Valley. Throughout four years,…
Utica, NY – The Comets surrendered three goals in the opening frame and couldn’t recover as they fell to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 4-3 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher, Jonah Gadjovich, and Carter Camper scored…
Maybe they’re burning sage in the locker room. Or maybe they’re just avoiding a sophomore slump due to their tireless work, dynamic skills, and newfound level of comfort with the pro game. For the Utica Comets, the second-year…
UTICA COMETS (15-8-1-2) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (9-14-3-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BRIvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, NY – The Comets scored four goals in four minutes in the second period to push them to a 6-4 win over the Toronto Marlies Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Lukas Jasek scored twice and Reid Boucher recorded a Gordie Howe…
UTICA COMETS (14-8-1-2) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (17-4-2-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Bridgeport, CT – Brogan Rafferty had four points (1-3—4) and the Utica Comets scored four unanswered goals in the third period on their way to a 6-3 come-from-behind win against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Monday night at Webster…
UTICA COMETS (13-8-1-2) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (9-13-3-1) Webster Bank Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBRI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Providence, RI – Richard Bachman made 41 saves in his season debut and helped the Utica Comets earn a point, but they couldn’t prevail during a shootout in a 3-2 loss to the Providence Bruins on Saturday at Dunkin Donuts Center. …
UTICA COMETS (13-8-1-1) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (15-7-1-2) Dunkin Donuts Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsPRO Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – It was a wild back and forth affair, but the Comets would fall 5-4 in a shootout at the hands of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Guillaume Brisebois, Jonah Gadjovich, Justin Bailey, and Reid…
UTICA COMETS (13-8-1-0) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (8-12-3-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BRIvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Vancouver Canucks have reassigned forward David Pope from the Kalamazoo Wings to the Comets. Additionally, Justin Taylor has been released from his PTO. …
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Michael DiPietro from the Comets. Jacob Markstrom has been granted a leave of absence to attend his father’s memorial service.…
Toronto, Ont. – The Utica Comets had multi-point efforts from three different players, but a third period surge from the Toronto Marlies stalled the Comets during a 5-3 loss on Sunday at Coca Cola Coliseum. Forced into an early shorthanded…
UTICA COMETS (13-7-1-0) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (14-3-2-1) Coca-Cola Coliseum, 4 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets battle…
Toronto, Ont. – Reid Boucher scored his league-leading 15th of the year late in the third period and helped propel the Utica Comets past the Toronto Marlies by a 4-3 score on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. As the two teams battled…
UTICA COMETS (12-7-1-0) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (14-2-2-1) Scotiabank Arena 1:30 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Today’s Game: The Utica Comets battle…
Utica, NY – The Comets jumped out to a 2-0 lead and never looked back as they rolled to a 4-1 win over the Syracuse Crunch Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Mitch Eliot, Reid Boucher, Dylan Blujus, and Sven Baertschi found the…
UTICA COMETS (11-7-1-0) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (10-6-2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Nikolay Goldobin from the Comets. Additionally, forward Sven Baertschi has been returned on loan to the Comets. Goldobin has…
Copper is the metal often gifted for the seventh year of something, or a seventh anniversary. With the Utica Comets partway through their 7th season, the organization would like to present to its fans the Copper 7 Series Capsule Collection – a…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has loaned forward Antoine Roussel to the Comets for a conditioning assignment. Roussel, 30, has yet to make his season debut with the Canucks after…
Laval, Que – Nikolay Goldobin scored a hat trick and Michael DiPietro made 41 saves as they led the Utica Comets to a 4-2 win over the Laval Rocket on Saturday at Bell Place. For the fifth straight game, early pressure allowed the Comets…
UTICA COMETS (10-7-1-0) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (11-6-3-0) Place Bell, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Today’s Game: The Utica Comets wrap up their weekend…
Laval, Que – The Utica Comets struck first, but fell victim to timely scoring from the Laval Rocket during a 6-4 loss on Friday night at Bell Place. Earning an early power play, the Comets made no mistake on the man advantage and generated…
UTICA COMETS (10-6-1-0) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (10-6-3-0) Place Bell, 7:30 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets head up north…
For Utica Comets forward Francis Perron, this weekend’s series in Laval, Quebec, will come with a few more eyes than usual fixed on him. “It’s a lot of fun for me, and a great moment to be able to see all of my friends and family,”…
Utica, NY – It was a back-and-forth affair Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. but the Comets fell short 5-4 in overtime at the hands of the Binghamton Devils. Francis Perron, Nikolay Goldobin, Vincent Arseneau, and Carter Bancks…
UTICA COMETS (10-6-0-0) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (6-8-3-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – The Comets struck twice in the first five minutes of the game, but it would not be enough as Utica surrendered four unanswered goals in a 4-3 loss to the Rochester Americans Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Vincent…
UTICA COMETS (10-5-0-0) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (9-3-1-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled forward Tanner Sorenson from the Kalamazoo Wings. Sorenson, 26, has skated in six games with the Wings this season, registering six points…
Syracuse, N.Y. – Reid Boucher returned from injury with a hat trick and led the way as the Utica Comets skated to a 5-2 road victory over the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night at the War Memorial. Earning a power play in the middle of…
UTICA COMETS (9-5-0-0) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (7-5-2-0) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Everybody’s version of normal is different. For Ashton Sautner, this year’s version of normal has already included four cross-continental trips on two separate recalls by the Vancouver Canucks. And he loves every second of it. The call can…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forwards Zack MacEwen and Tyler Graovac from the Comets. The team also announced that they have reassigned defenseman Jalen Chatfield to…
Utica, N.Y. – A late rally from the Comets was too little too late as two first period goals were too much to overcome in a 3-1 loss to the Syracuse Crunch Monday afternoon at the Adirondack Bank Center. Nikolay Goldobin scored the lone goal…
UTICA COMETS (9-4-0-0) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (6-4-2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Today’s Game: The Utica Comets face…
Binghamton, NY – The Utica Comets erased a two-goal deficit in the third period and came from behind for a 3-2 overtime over the Binghamton Devils on Saturday night at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Creating an odd-man…
UTICA COMETS (8-4-0-0) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (5-7-2-0) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG Tonight’s Game:…
Utica, NY – Utica jumped out to an early 1-0 lead but it would not be enough as the Comets were tripped up by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Mitch Eliot scored his first professional goal…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Jalen Chatfield from the Comets. Chatfield has appeared in 11 games with the Comets so far this season, registering 15 shots…
UTICA COMETS (8-3-0-0) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (5-5-1-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WBSvsUTI Tonight’s Game:…
Binghamton, N.Y. – Dyson Stevenson earned his first career AHL goal and Zane McIntyre made 35 saves, but the Utica Comets fell by a 4-2 margin to the Binghamton Devils on Wednesday night at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Falling…
UTICA COMETS (8-2-0-0) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (3-7-2-0) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG Tonight’s Game:…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Ashton Sautner to the Comets. Additionally, Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced that the team has signed forward Justin…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets were unable to muster up any offense as they suffered a 6-0 loss to the Rochester Americans Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Zane McIntyre stopped 13 of 17 shots before being relieved by Michael DiPietro.…
UTICA COMETS (8-1-0-0) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (6-3-1-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Oscar Fantenberg from a conditioning loan with the Utica Comets. Fantenberg combined for nine shots and a plus one rating…
Utica, NY - Despite putting 34 shots on goal, the Utica Comets suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Providence Bruins Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Michael DiPietro made 23 saves in the loss. Zach Senyshyn gave Providence…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward Reid Boucher, Chicago Wolves forward Lucas Elvenes and Hartford Wolf Pack goaltender Igor Shesterkin have been selected as the league’s…
UTICA COMETS (8-0-0-0) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (6-3-0-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #PROvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Sven Baertschi. Baertschi, 27, has racked up 10 points (2-8-10) in seven games with the Comets this season. The Bern, Switzerland…
Utica, N.Y. – Two third period goals helped put away the Binghamton Devils as the Utica Comets took home a 3-1 win to round out a perfect month of October Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Francis Perron, Kole Lind, and Reid Boucher…
UTICA COMETS (7-0-0-0) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (3-4-2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today the details of the Comets 2019 Military Appreciation Day, which will take place at 3 pm on Monday, November 11, which is also Veterans Day. The day will kick off at noon on the plaza of the Adirondack…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Ashton Sautner from the Comets and defenseman Oscar Fantenberg has been loaned to the Comets on a conditioning stint. Additionally,…
Hershey, Penn. – Michael DiPietro made 38 saves on his way to first star honors, and Reid Boucher earned the shootout winner as the Utica Comets defeated the Hershey Bears by a 2-1 margin on Saturday night at Giant Center. Creating…
UTICA COMETS (6-0-0-0) vs. HERSHEY BEARS (4-3-1-0) Giant Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsHER Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets head to Chocolatetown…
Utica, N.Y. – Depth scoring was the key as the Utica Comets rolled to a 5-1 win over the Binghamton Devils to stay undefeated Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Vincent Arseneau scored twice, while Carter Bancks, Kole Lind, and Reid Boucher…
UTICA COMETS (5-0-0-0) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (2-3-2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that forward Adam Gaudette has been loaned to the Utica Comets. Gaudette has appeared in three games with the Canucks this year, registering one point. The forward…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward Nikolay Goldobin has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending October 20, 2019. Goldobin totaled seven assists, eight points and a…
Utica, N.Y. – Zane McIntyre stopped 45 of 46 shots and the Comets penalty kill went 8-8 as Utica dominated the Rochester Americans 7-1 Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher scored twice while Sven Baertschi, Wacey Hamilton,…
UTICA COMETS (4-0-0-0) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (3-1-0-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Fueled by a franchise-record-tying offensive output, the Utica Comets improved to 4-0-0-0 after defeating the Charlotte Checkers by an 8-2 score on Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. After a scoreless 10:55 to start…
UTICA COMETS (3-0-0-0) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (2-2-0-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #CHAvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
At just 20 years old, Comets goalie Michael DiPietro is no stranger to tragedy. His birth mom, Rebecca, died when Mikey was only five years old. Through this loss, Mikey and his dad Vic have formed an unbreakable bond. Family means everything to the…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets used six goals from six different skaters en route to a 6-2 thumping of the Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. After 12 minutes of scoreless play between the rivals, the…
UTICA COMETS (2-0-0-0) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (2-0-1-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Comets open up…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets are providing fans with a fun, detailed pregame itinerary so they don't miss a moment of the Home Opener on Wednesday, October 16. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and be in their seats no later…
There are exciting changes coming to Downtown Utica as the area continues to grow! In order to ensure the best experience for Comets fans on game nights, we want to prepare you for some potential changes to your parking plans this season. The…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Ashton Sautner from the Comets. Sautner, 25, has suited up in both games for the Comets this year, recording one assist. …
After a great 2-0-0 start to the Utica Comets seventh campaign we sat down with Comets president, Robert Esche to get his thoughts. Utica Comets: What do you think of this year’s team? Esche: This is a fantastic team from the net out. Offensively…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Zane McIntyre from the Comets. Additionally, defenseman Mitch Eliot was returned from his loan to Kalamazoo. McIntyre has started…
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Reid Boucher scored twice and Lukas Jasek earned the overtime winner as the Utica Comets defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins by a 4-3 margin on Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. After a majority of the…
UTICA COMETS (1-0-0-0) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (1-1-0-0) Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsWBS Tonight’s Game: The…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that defenseman Mitch Eliot has been loaned to the Kalamazoo Wings. Eliot has not appeared in a game yet this year for the Comets. Prior to turning pro, the defenseman…
Most AHL hockey players live hundreds, or sometimes thousands of miles away from home. For Utica Comets forward Justin Bailey, he’s never had to stray too far from the comfort of his hometown. Born and raised in the Buffalo area, hockey was always…
Utica, N.Y. - Comets President Robert Esche is excited to announce the addition of Alicia Daddario as the new in-game host/digital content producer for the upcoming 2019-20 Comets season. Alicia is well-known throughout the Mohawk Valley as the…
Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have acquired left wing David Pope in exchange for defenseman Alex Biega. Pope, 23, split the 2018-19 season between Grand Rapids (AHL) and Toledo Walleye…
Binghamton, NY – Two new Utica Comets scored in their debuts and many familiar faces picked up where they left off during a 4-3 win over the Binghamton Devils in the opening game of the season at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena on…
UTICA COMETS (0-0-0-0) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (0-0-0-0) Floyd L. Maines Veteran’s Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced Alex Biega, Nikolay Goldobin and Sven Baertschi have been assigned to the Comets. The Comets begin the regular season tomorrow night at the Floyd L. Maines Veteran’s Memorial…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced the opening night roster that includes 27 players to start the 2019-20 season. The Comets begin the regular season tomorrow night at the Floyd L. Maines Veteran’s Memorial…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has reduced its preseason roster by nine players. The following player has been re-assigned by Vancouver to the Kalamazoo Wings: Jake Kielly…
Binghamton, N.Y. – The Utica Comets jumped out to an early lead but surrendered three consecutive power play goals and ultimately fell 4-3 to the Binghamton Devils Saturday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veteran’s Memorial Arena. Matt…
The Utica Comets wrap up their preseason series against the Binghamton Devils tonight at 7:05 p.m. at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Last night, the Comets went 2-3 on the man advantage and scored two shorthanded goals en route to…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets went 2-3 on the man advantage and scored two shorthanded goals en route to a 6-1 win over the Binghamton Devils Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jonah Gadjovich, Dylan Sadowy, Francis Perron, Justin Bailey, Aaron…
The Utica Comets begin a preseason doubleheader with the Binghamton Devils tonight at 7 p.m. at the Adirondack Bank Center. The Comets finished last season with 64 points and a record of 34-34-6-2, ending the year in sixth place in the North Division.…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today the details for the two-day Oktoberfest plaza party that will kick off opening weekend for the Utica Comets on October 18 and 19 at the Adirondack Bank Center. The party will start at 4pm on Friday,…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today the team’s training camp roster, which comprises of 17 forwards, 11 defensemen and three goalies. More players are expected to be added in the coming days.…
Just ahead of the opening of Utica Comets training camp for the 2019-20 season, the team has undergone a series of hockey operations personnel changes that will result in some new faces to be seen around the Adirondack Bank Center this year. …
It’s not only players and coaches who work tirelessly at the AHL level to earn a call up. Sometimes it’s those who are deep behind the scenes doing whatever it takes to get their way up to the big club. For longtime Comets’ strength…
Do you have what it takes to be a professional dancer for the Utica Comets? You’re in luck, because the Comets are bringing back the intensity from the first few seasons with the return of the Sitrin Comettes. Based on survey results, an…
WOUR, along with Garden Entertainment, announced earlier today that Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Blue Öyster Cult and Silver Arrow will play at the Adirondack Bank Center on Sunday, October 20, to round out opening weekend for the Utica Comets.…
Led by George Washington in October, 1782, American soldiers descended upon New Windsor to set up camp for what would be the final winter of the Revolutionary War. Yesterday, the Utica Comets staff descended upon that very same land to visit the Purple…
The Utica Comets face off against the Binghamton Devils on Friday, September 27, at the Adirondack Bank Center for their only preseason home game of the 2019-20 season. To help generate excitement for the game through the month of September, the Comets…
As we wrap up our three-part conversation with Comets’ head coach Trent Cull, we touch on one of the biggest questions in development and the players who are ready to break out and take the next step on their way to an NHL future. UC: Let’s…
As we continue our sit-down with Comets’ head coach Trent Cull, we dive into the replacement of leadership, the expectations for Olli Juolevi, and the goaltending situation, which will lend itself to some tough decision making. UC: Who do…
As we near Labor Day Weekend and the flipping of calendars to September, it officially marks hockey season. With training camp a few weeks away and preseason hockey at the end of the month, we wanted to get an inside scoop of what to expect. So we went…
While many use the summer months to rest and recover from the grind of a hockey season, the hockey operations department would be the ones to tell you that it’s one of their busiest times of the year. For the Vancouver Canucks office, the staff…
In anticipation of the upcoming season, the Utica Comets are proud to announce their promotional schedule for 2019-20. Returning this season are fan favorites such as post-game skate and Save of the Day Week, along with exciting new additions such as…
Even though last season ended frustratingly early for the Utica Comets, there were many milestones reached by both the team and certain individuals. A handful of those individuals remain in the organization, so there’s plenty of reason to believe…
With Jacob Markstrom and Thatcher Demko being the proud owners of the Vancouver goal crease, it’s going to be a full house in Utica as the Comets will have four goaltenders vying for valuable playing time. With faces new and old, and some resumes…
Utica Comets defenseman Dylan Blujus recently inked an extension with the team and is set to embark on his fifth season of pro hockey. The Buffalo, New York native has proven to be a reliable, shot-blocking defenseman who has grown immensely over the…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Dylan Sadowy to an AHL contract. Sadowy, 23, appeared in 46 games with the Toledo Walleye last year, tallying 46 points (23-23-46).…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Kalamazoo Wings have signed a two-year agreement to be the ECHL affiliate of the Canucks and Utica Comets for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. "We…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced that the Comets will play a home and home preseason series against the Binghamton Devils. The Comets will host the first game of the series at the Adirondack Bank Center on…
Tanner Sorenson may have just inked his first AHL deal, but the 26-year-old signee is no stranger to the hockey world and hopes to further his career with the Comets. We sat down with the Anchorage, Alaska native and asked him some questions so fans…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Zach Frye to an AHL contract. Frye, 25, most recently suited up in 25 games with the Orlando Solar Bears, netting 16 points (5-11-16).…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forwards Tanner Sorenson and Dyson Stevenson and defensemen Matt Petgrave and Aaron Thow to AHL contracts. Petgrave, 27, appeared in 12 games…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets and the American Hockey League have announced the 2019-20 regular season schedule. The seventh season of Comets hockey begins with a pair of road games Saturday, October 5 at the Binghamton Devils and Saturday, October…
Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Reid Boucher to a one-year, two-way deal and defensemen Brogan Rafferty and Josh Teves each to two-year, two-way contracts. …
The Utica Comets announced today that this year’s home opener is scheduled for October 16 against the Syracuse Crunch. Season tickets are still available! Individual game tickets go on sale September 7. Visit www.empirestatetix.com for…
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Francis Perron to a one-year, two-way contract. Perron, 23, recorded career-highs in points (47), goals (18), power play goals (7) and assists…
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed right wing Justin Bailey to a one-year, two-way contract. Bailey, 24, split the 2018.19 season between Rochester (9-11-20 in 37 games),…
Utica, N.Y. –– The Utica Comets were honored on Thursday evening during the American Hockey League Awards Gala with the Eastern Conference Community Service Excellence Award for the 2018-19 season. The event, which took…
While many across Canada celebrated their country’s birthday with drinks, bar-b-ques, and boat rides yesterday, Jim Benning and the Vancouver Canucks front office were hard at work on the first day of NHL free agency. A busy day for the Canucks…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Carter Camper to a one-year AHL contract. Camper, 30, appeared in 67 games last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, collecting 50…
Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced that the Canucks selected right wing Vasily Podkolzin 10th overall, left wing Nils Hoglander 40th overall, left wing Ethan Keppen 122nd overall, center Carson Focht 133rd overall,…
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Save of the Day Foundation has spent the last decade-and-a-half changing the lives of people in the Mohawk Valley. Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $2 million to provide financial…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Stefan LeBlanc to a one-year AHL contract. LeBlanc, 23, registered six points (0-6-6) in 26 games with the Comets last season after…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Dylan Blujus to a one-year contract. Blujus, 25, has spent the last two seasons with the Comets after signing a PTO in December 2017.…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forwards Seamus Malone and Vincent Arseneau to one-year AHL contracts. Arseneau, 27, skated in 38 games with the Comets last season, registering…
Sometimes an opponent really makes you angry. Sometimes an opponent needs to get beaten up. Sometimes that lands you 27 penalty minutes on one play and requires your teammates to kill off seven-straight minutes of penalties. On October 6, 2018,…
Records were made to be broken. Especially if they’re already your own. Reid Boucher burst onto the Utica scene during the 2017-18 season by showcasing a world-class shot and an insatiable appetite for scoring goals. He rang them up that…
“Get sauced, Utica!” Never in franchise history has a single player captivated an entire fan base, region, and country the way Colton Saucerman did when he was signed in December of last season. Signed from the Idaho Steelheads…
January 2, 2019 was a day that will never be forgotten by Utica Comets fans. In the early afternoon, fan-favorite and record-setter Darren Archibald learned from Vancouver Canucks management that he had been traded to the Ottawa Senators. The…
The sixth season of Utica Comets hockey is officially in the books. While the season didn’t end the way the fans and players were hoping for, there were many positive notes that came out of the 2018-19 campaign. One of the most notable benchmarks…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets overcame 2-0 and 3-1 deficits to top the Syracuse Crunch 4-3 in a shootout Sunday night at the Adirondack Bank Center to give retiring defenseman Jaime Sifers a proper send-off. Brendan Woods, Vincent Arseneau,…
UTICA COMETS (33-34-6-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (47-21-4-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 5 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Hershey, PA – Kole Lind scored his second goal in as many nights, but the Utica Comets couldn’t overcome the Hershey Bears during a 4-1 loss on Saturday at Giant Center. The first period provided chances for both teams, but the Bears…
UTICA COMETS (33-33-6-2) vs. HERSHEY BEARS (41-25-4-4) Giant Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsHER Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets hit the…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with an emphatic 8-1 victory in a physical, fight-filled game Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher recorded a hat trick, while Lukas Jasek, Tom Pyatt,…
UTICA COMETS (32-33-6-2) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (35-28-7-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WBSvsUTI Tonight’s Game:…
Utica Comets defenseman Jaime Sifers has announced that he will be playing his final game of professional hockey on Sunday against the Syracuse Crunch. Sifers, 36, has enjoyed 13 seasons of hockey in the pro ranks, including nearly 650 in the…
Uticacomets.com sat down with Brendan Woods, and chatted with him about what it’s like to play in the same building as his father, spending summers in Utica, and more. Utica Comets: Your dad Bob played in this building with the Devils…
Utica, N.Y. - Utica Comets General Manager announced a series of roster moves today. The Comets have reassigned forwards Reid Gardiner and Kyle Thomas and goaltender Ivan Kulbakov to the Kalamazoo Wings. Additionally, the club has released defenseman…
Utica, N.Y. – Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defensemen Derek Pratt and Connor Doherty to professional tryout contracts. Additionally, the team has released defenseman Colton Saucerman from his…
Providence, R.I. – The Utica Comets were provided a 23-save performance from Ivan Kulbakov and a goal from Vincent Arseneau, but they couldn’t overcome the timely attack of the Providence Bruins during a 3-1 loss on Sunday at Dunkin…
UTICA COMETS (32-32-6-2) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (36-25-8-3) Dunkin Donuts Center, 3:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsPRO Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Hartford, CT – Marek Mazanec made 21 saves against his former team and led the Utica Comets to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack on Saturday night at XL Center. The Comets attacked relentlessly out of the gates and were rewarded…
UTICA COMETS (31-32-6-2) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (28-33-7-3) XL Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsHFD Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets battle…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets managed to erase a 1-0 deficit halfway through the third but ultimately fell 2-1 to the Toronto Marlies Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Brendan Woods scored the lone goal for Utica. Aaron Thow recorded…
UTICA COMETS (31-31-6-2) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (37-23-7-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Florida, California, the Caribbean. Anywhere warm, really. Those are the often-chosen destinations of spring breakers from just about any cold climate. Utica, NY, certainly doesn’t make the spring-break shortlist for most, but it did for the Pfanner…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Aaron Thow to an amateur tryout contract. Thow, 24, recently finished his senior season at Clarkson University, skated in 39 games…
Utica, N.Y. - The Utica Comets are proud to announce that Jaime Sifers has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Utica community during the 2018-19 season. …
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Jett Woo and forward Mitch Vanderlaan to amateur tryout contracts. Additionally, defenseman Mitch Eliot has been assigned to Utica by the…
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Utica Comets scored first, but five unanswered goals from the Syracuse Crunch were too much to overcome during a 6-2 loss on Saturday night at the War Memorial. An early power play opportunity for the Comets allowed…
UTICA COMETS (31-30-6-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (42-20-4-3) War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Despite peppering Toronto with 39 shots, the Comets fell by a 5-2 margin to the Toronto Marlies Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Seamus Malone and Matt Petgrave scored for Utica. Michael Leighton made 17 saves on 20…
UTICA COMETS (31-29-6-2) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (35-22-7-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Utica Comets outshot the Syracuse Crunch in decisive fashion on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough as the Comets dropped a 6-2 decision at the War Memorial. Utica fell behind by a pair early in the game, as Syracuse…
UTICA COMETS (31-28-6-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (41-18-4-2) War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fought out of a 1-0 deficit to comeback and beat the Laval Rocket 2-1 in a shootout Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Tanner Kero scored the lone regulation goal, while Seamus Malone and Lukas Jasek scored…
UTICA COMETS (30-28-6-2) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (27-27-6-5) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Today’s Game: The Utica Comets take…
Belleville, Ont. – The Utica Comets earned a late equalizer from Brendan Woods, but an even later surge from the Belleville Senators was too much to overcome during a 2-1 loss on Wednesday night at CAA Arena. Both teams exchanged a…
UTICA COMETS (30-27-6-2) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (32-25-3-5) CAA Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Today’s Game: The Utica Comets take on…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets jumped out to a 1-0 lead but surrendered five consecutive goals and ultimately fell 5-3 to the Hartford Wolf Pack Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Tanner Kero, Jesse Graham, and Carter Bancks scored for Utica.…
UTICA COMETS (30-26-6-2) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (27-29-6-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HFDvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets rallied to force overtime but ultimately fell 2-1 to the Springfield Thunderbirds Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. In his first professional game, Seamus Malone scored his first professional goal. Michael…
UTICA COMETS (30-26-5-2) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (26-25-7-5) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SPRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Seamus Malone to an amateur tryout contract. Malone, 22, just finished his senior year at the University of Wisconsin, where he tallied…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed Dyson Stevenson to a PTO. Stevenson, 25, has earned 29 points (11-18-29) in 39 games with the Wichita Thunder this season. He has also…
“Wanna go?” Two simple words that can change the course of a hockey game. Two words that can shift a player’s demeanor from calm to chaotic. For Utica Comets forward Brendan Woods, fighting is something that he deems necessary…
Rochester, N.Y. - The Utica Comets were provided 24 saves from Marek Mazanec, but Scott Wedgewood and the Rochester Americans proved too much during a 3-0 loss on Wednesday at Blue Cross Arena. Goaltending stole the show in the opening twenty…
UTICA COMETS (30-25-5-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (38-18-3-2) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Laval, Que. – The Utica Comets went back and forth with the Laval Rocket during a spirited affair, but it was Laval who earned a 5-3 victory on Saturday night at Bell Place. After going nine games without a first period goal, the Comets…
UTICA COMETS (30-24-5-2) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (24-26-6-4) Place Bell, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Today’s Game: The Utica Comets do battle with…
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Utica Comets created a multitude of chances, but they were eventually shutout in 4-0 fashion by the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night at the War Memorial. Needing less than a minute of action to generate the first goal,…
UTICA COMETS (30-23-5-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (36-17-3-2) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets almost clawed their way out of an early 3-0 deficit but ultimately fell to the Syracuse Crunch 5-3 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Gabriel Dumont struck 3:30 into the game with a shorthanded…
UTICA COMETS (30-22-5-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (35-17-3-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Guillaume Brisebois from the Comets. In a corresponding move, the Comets have signed defenseman Matt Petgrave to a PTO. Brisebois, 21,…
“Maz, we traded you to Vancouver. Good luck.” That was how Utica Comets goalie Marek Mazanec found out he had been traded from the New York Rangers organization to the Canucks in February. “I finished my practice and went…
Allentown, Pa. – Zack MacEwen scored his 19th goal of the season, but it was all the Utica Comets could generate during a 3-1 loss on Saturday night at PPL Center. Forced into a shorthanded situation early in the first period,…
UTICA COMETS (30-21-5-2) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (27-23-3-3) PPL Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLV Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets twice rallied from one-goal deficits to top the Hershey Bears 3-2 in overtime Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Zack MacEwen, Reid Boucher, and Cam Darcy scored for Utica. Boucher’s goal broke…
UTICA COMETS (29-21-5-2) vs. HERSHEY BEARS (32-21-0-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HERvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Ivan Kulbakov to the Kalamazoo Wings and released defenseman Jake Linhart from his PTO. Kulbakov has played in 24 games with…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets surrendered a pair of third period goals in a 3-1 loss to the Rochester Americans Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher scored the lone Comets goal, tying the Comets team record for most goals in a…
UTICA COMETS (29-20-5-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (33-17-3-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Jake Linhart to a professional tryout contract. Linhart, 23, has appeared in 46 games with the Adirondack Thunder, picking up 21…
The Vancouver Canucks made a series of moves as part of the NHL Trade Deadline yesterday with several of those moves having an immediate effect on the Comets. Forward Zack MacEwen and goaltender Marek Mazanec were reassigned from Vancouver to…
Binghamton, N.Y. – The Utica Comets battled but saw their eight-game point streak come to an end following a 4-1 loss to the Binghamton Devils on Saturday at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. The Comets and Devils exchanged…
UTICA COMETS (29-19-5-2) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (23-28-5-0) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets jumped out to a 3-0 lead but were unable to hold on as they fell to the Rochester Americans 4-3 in overtime Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Tanner Kero, Reid Gardiner, and Guillaume Brisebois scored…
UTICA COMETS (29-19-4-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (32-16-3-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Mike Szmatula to a professional tryout contract. Szmatula, 26, has skated in 39 points (24-15-39) in 48 games with the Adirondack Thunder…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled forward Kyle Thomas from the Kalamazoo Wings. Thomas, 29, has put up 38 points (15-23-38) in 41 games with the Wings this season. He has appeared…
Reid Gardiner was thrilled when he got the call up the American Hockey League last week. Mother Nature didn’t care if he was thrilled or not. She had her own plans. Gardiner had been thriving with the ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings, and it…
Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed goaltender Michael Leighton to a one-year, two-way contract. Leighton has been designated for assignment to the Utica Comets. Additionally,…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets dug themselves out of a 3-0 hole to come away with a 5-4 overtime win over the Cleveland Monsters Sunday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jaime Sifers, Reid Boucher, Brendan Gaunce, Tanner Kero, and Tom Pyatt…
UTICA COMETS (28-19-4-2) vs. CLEVELAND MONSTERS (24-22-5-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 5 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #CLEvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. – Cam Darcy provided the heroics for the Utica Comets, who earned a 3-2 overtime victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. The opening period was a display of defensive,…
UTICA COMETS (27-19-4-2) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (24-21-4-2) Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsWBS Tonight’s Game:…
Kole Lind is still figuring out that it takes a lot longer to cook his meal than it takes to eat it. “At first I was really surprised. I thought it was gonna be a 10-20-minute thing,” he said. “You gotta start preparing the meals…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets got four goals from four different players to top the Laval Rocket 4-1 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jonah Gadjovich, Lukas Jasek, Tanner Kero, and Evan McEneny found the net for Utica. Michael Leighton…
UTICA COMETS (26-19-4-2) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (19-22-4-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Today’s Game: The Utica Comets do…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning has announced today that the club has recalled forward Adam Gaudette from the Comets. Gaudette has recorded 11 points (5-6-11) in 14 games with the Comets this year. Additionally,…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled forward Reid Gardiner from the Kalamazoo Wings. Gardiner has skated in five games with Utica this season. He has 53 points (26-27-53) in 36…
Bridgeport, CT – The Utica Comets picked up a point but fell 5-4 in overtime to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Sunday at Webster Bank Arena. Just under five minutes into the game, the Comets faced their first deficit after Travis St.…
UTICA COMETS (26-19-3-2) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (27-18-4-2) Webster Bank Arena, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBRI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – For the second straight night, the Comets overcame a 2-0 deficit to come away with a 5-2 win, this time over the Rochester Americans Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher earned his first hat trick of the…
UTICA COMETS (25-19-3-2) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (29-13-3-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets overcame a 2-0 deficit and ripped off five unanswered goals in a 5-2 win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Carter Bancks, Ashton Sautner, Reid Boucher, Tom Pyatt, and Brendan Gaunce…
UTICA COMETS (24-19-3-2) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (25-17-3-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LVvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Five games. 57 hours. That’s the task that looms over the Adirondack Bank Center staff this weekend. For arena general manager Rick Redmond, it’s just another work week, even though he plans on logging in upwards of 90 hours. …
Utica, N.Y. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Guillaume Brisebois from the Utica Comets. Additionally, Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Stefan Leblanc from the Toronto Marlies in exchange for forward Tanner MacMaster. Leblanc, 22, appeared in 17 games with the Marlies…
Springfield, Mass. – The Utica Comets went 3/4 on the power play as they rolled to a 4-3 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds on Saturday night at MassMutual Center. After being shutout the night before, the Comets ensured it wouldn’t…
UTICA COMETS (23-19-3-2) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (21-16-6-4) MassMutual Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSPR Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Utica Comets saw their three-game winning streak against the Syracuse Crunch come to a close as they were shutout by a 4-0 margin on Friday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. The Comets came out of the…
UTICA COMETS (23-18-3-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (25-13-2-1) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The…
Last week was a memorable one for the Save of the Day Foundation, wrapping up the third annual Save of the Day Foundation week of games. As part of the Foundation’s 15th anniversary, Save of the Day also held a formal gala in December to celebrate…
Rochester, N.Y. – Ivan Kulbakov made a career-high 48 saves, and Reid Boucher scored twice as the Utica Comets earned a point during a 3-2 shootout loss against the Rochester Americans on Friday night at Blue Cross Arena. The opening…
UTICA COMETS (23-18-3-1) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (25-13-2-1) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Ivan Kulbakov didn’t exactly grow up in a hockey hot bed. He hails from Belarus, and his home country has produced just 12 NHL players. There are currently only three players in the AHL who hail from the country of 9.5 million people. For the 22-year-old…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets jumped out to an early 2-0 lead but surrendered five unanswered goals in a 5-2 loss to the Belleville Senators Saturday afternoon at the Adirondack Bank Center. Evan McEneny and Zack MacEwen scored for Utica.…
UTICA COMETS (23-17-3-1) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (18-23-2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 2 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BELvsUTI Today’s Game: The Utica Comets…
If you are in fact a winner of an item, you can head to the FanZone immediately following the conclusion of the game to validate your winning ticket and wait for your player. As the players leave the locker room, they will come up to the FanZone in order…
Utica, N.Y. – Five different players scored as the Comets took down the Binghamton Devils 5-3 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Kole Lind, Evan McEneny, Brendan Gaunce, Brendan Woods, and Carter Bancks all scored for Utica. Ivan…
UTICA COMETS (22-17-3-1) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (19-20-4-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the American Hockey League (AHL) has approved a new start time of 2 pm for the Comets game this Saturday, January 19, against the Belleville Senators. The game had originally…
Thanks to a grant from the Save of the Day Foundation, 2018 saw the implementation of a new skating program at the Adirondack Bank Center that expanded skating opportunities to all children, not just those playing hockey or participating in figure skating.…
Utica, N.Y. – Adam Gaudette and Jonathan Dahlen recorded two-point nights and Kole Lind scored his first professional goal as the Comets topped the Syracuse Crunch 5-4 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Tom Pyatt also scored for…
UTICA COMETS (21-17-3-1) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (21-12-2-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
The Utica Comets and Utica City FC 2018-2019 Coloring Contest has officially wrapped up its third year in existence. The annual contest for students in kindergarten through fifth grade saw participation from 36 schools all across the Mohawk Valley. Throughout…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that that club has signed goaltender Michael Leighton to a professional tryout contract. In a corresponding move, the Comets have release Alex Sakellaropoulos from his PTO.…
Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Adam Gaudette to the Utica Comets. Gaudette, 22, has split the season between Vancouver and Utica this season. The…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets rode a 28 save effort from Ivan Kulbakov en route to a 3-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jonathan Dahlen, Tanner Kero, and Brendan Gaunce all found the back of the net for…
UTICA COMETS (20-17-3-1) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (21-11-2-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets and Sound Tigers went blow-for-blow but Bridgeport would come out on top with a 4-3 overtime victory Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Wacey Hamilton, Tom Pyatt, and Zack MacEwen scored for the Comets. Ivan…
UTICA COMETS (20-17-2-1) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (21-11-4-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BRIvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the annual Save of the Day Foundation Night will encompass a week’s worth of games this year, including games on January 16, 18, and 19. The Comets will wear their ever-popular black and…
Toronto, Ont. – Tanner Kero scored twice but the Utica Comets saw their four-game winning streak come to a close after suffering a 6-3 setback at the hands of the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday night at Coca Cola Coliseum. Midway through the…
CEO of Mohawk Valley Garden (MVG) Robert Esche announced today that the company has finalized the purchase of Babe’s Macaroni Grill & Bar on Genesee St. in Utica. On January 9, MVG acquired the property and took over operational control of…
UTICA COMETS (20-16-2-1) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (17-14-3-2) Coca-Cola Coliseum, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. –– Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Adam Gaudette from the Utica Comets. Gaudette, 22, has split the season between Vancouver and Utica this season. The…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Cliff Watson to a professional tryout contract. Watson, 25, has suited up in 19 games with the Kansas City Mavericks this season,…
Cleveland, OH – Tanner Kero scored a hat trick and Ivan Kulbakov made a career-high 40 saves as the Utica Comets dominated the Cleveland Monsters during a 5-1 victory on Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena. Picking up where they left off…
UTICA COMETS (19-16-2-1) vs. CLEVELAND MONSTERS (17-12-4-1) Quicken Loans Arena, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCLE Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Cleveland, OH – The Utica Comets used a five-goal second period to roll past the Cleveland Monsters by a 6-2 final on Saturday afternoon at Quicken Loans Arena. The opening period was dominated by the goaltenders, who slammed the door…
UTICA COMETS (18-16-2-1) vs. CLEVELAND MONSTERS (17-11-4-1) Quicken Loans Arena, 1 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCLE Today’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed goaltender Alex Sakellaropoulos to a professional tryout contract. Sakellaropoulos, 24, has appeared in 18 games with Adirondack Thunder this…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Thatcher Demko from the Utica Comets. Demko, 23, has a record of 8-5-1 along with a .911 save percentage and 2.58 GAA…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets forward Reid Boucher has been selected to represent the team at the 2019 Lexus AHL All-Star Classic presented by MGM Springfield, to be held January 27-28 in Springfield, Mass. Boucher, 25, has earned…
Utica, N.Y. – Reid Boucher tallied a goal and an assist and Thatcher Demko stopped 31 shots en route to a 4-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jesse Graham, Evan McEneny, and Brendan Gaunce also…
Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has acquired goaltender Mike McKenna, forward Tom Pyatt and a 2019 sixth round draft pick from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for goaltender Anders…
UTICA COMETS (17-16-2-1) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (20-8-2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Craig Wyszormirski to a professional tryout contract. Wyszormirski, 26, has appeared in 20 games with the Manchester Monarchs this…
As 2018 comes to a close let’s take a minute to look back on some of the biggest stories of the year. January: The second Save of the Day Foundation night was held on January 20. The players donned black and neon green jerseys that were raffled…
Utica, N.Y. – On a landmark evening where Utica announced an affiliation extension with Vancouver, the Comets toppled the North Division leading Rochester Americans 4-3 at the Adirondack Bank Center. Vincent Arseneau, Jonathan Dahlen, Brendan…
Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Adam Gaudette to the Utica Comets. Gaudette, 22, has split the season between Vancouver and Utica in 2018-19. The Braintree,…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have extended their deal with American Hockey League affiliate, the Utica Comets. The deal in place will allow for an extension of up to an additional…
UTICA COMETS (16-16-2-1) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (20-10-2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell behind early and stumbled all the way as they dropped a 10-1 decision to the Syracuse Crunch on Friday at the War Memorial. Needing only 4:11 of game time to start the scoring, Syracuse set the tone…
UTICA COMETS (16-15-2-1) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (18-8-2-0) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets threw 33 shots on net but were stifled by netminder Cam Johnson in a 1-0 loss to the Binghamton Devils Thursday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Thatcher Demko made 17 saves in the loss. The Comets…
UTICA COMETS (16-14-2-1) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (14-17-3-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets fell behind midway through the second period and were unable to rally in a 4-3 loss to the Binghamton Devils Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Tanner Kero, Reid Boucher, and Darren Archibald scored…
UTICA COMETS (16-13-2-1) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (13-16-3-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Springfield, MA – Richard Bachman and Thatcher Demko combined for 37 saves on 38 shots and combined to help the Utica Comets to a 2-1 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday night at MassMutual Center. The first period featured…
UTICA COMETS (15-13-2-1) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (15-8-2-3) MassMutual Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSPR Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks announced today that Olli Juolevi has undergone successful knee surgery and is expected to make a full recovery for training camp. After thorough evaluation, rest and conservative treatment, surgery was determined…
Charlotte, N.C. – The Utica Comets extended their point streak to six games as they used come-from-behind dramatics on their way to a 4-3 overtime win against the Charlotte Checkers on Tuesday at Bojangles’ Coliseum. After a majority…
UTICA COMETS (14-13-2-1) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (22-6-1-0) Bojangles’ Coliseum, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCHA Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Charlotte, N.C. – The Utica Comets increased their season-long point streak to five games, but fell in overtime to the Charlotte Checkers by a 2-1 margin on Sunday at Bojangles’ Coliseum. The first period was a defensive display, as…
UTICA COMETS (14-13-1-1) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (21-6-1-0) Bojangles Coliseum, 1 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCHA Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – After going down 2-1 halfway through the second period, the Comets rallied and scored four unanswered goals to defeat the Binghamton Devils by a score of 5-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Zack MacEwen, Cam Darcy,…
As the son of a United States Marine, Jaime Sifers always understood the importance of using his platform to show his support for the military. So when the Utica Comets became the first-ever pro hockey team to be designated as a Purple Heart…
UTICA COMETS (13-13-1-1) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (11-14-3-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets do…
Utica, N.Y. – Social media sensation Colton Saucerman energized the Utica Comets as they defeated the Providence Bruins 5-2 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher scored twice and Thatcher Demko stopped 31 shots in the…
UTICA COMETS (12-13-1-1) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (11-10-4-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #PROvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Colton Saucerman to a PTO. Saucerman, 26, has suited up in 22 games this season between the Manchester Monarchs and the Idaho Steelheads,…
Binghamton, N.Y. – Seven goals from seven different players helped pace the Utica Comets to a 7-4 victory over the Binghamton Devils on Saturday night at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. The first period was an offensive parade for the…
UTICA COMETS (11-13-1-1) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (10-12-3-0) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG Tonight’s Game:…
Utica, N.Y. – Jonathan Dahlen scored twice as the Comets scored four unanswered goals to topple the Springfield Thunderbirds 5-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Carter Bancks, Jesse Graham, and Tanner Kero also scored for Utica and…
UTICA COMETS (10-13-1-1) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (12-6-1-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SPRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Rochester, N.Y. – The Utica Comets generated a late surge in the third period, but they couldn’t overcome the Rochester Americans in a 5-2 loss on Wednesday at Blue Cross Arena. After exchanging chances in the first period, the Amerks broke…
UTICA COMETS (10-12-1-1) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (13-6-2-0) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets hit…
Laval, QC – A red-hot power play that scored three times propelled the Utica Comets to a 5-4 win over the Laval Rocket on Saturday at Bell Place. Earning a power play early in the game, the Comets made the Rocket pay with their potent man advantage.…
UTICA COMETS (9-12-1-1) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (8-12-2-1) Place Bell, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Today’s Game: The Utica Comets do battle with the Laval…
Belleville, ON – The Utica Comets earned goals from Tanner Kero and Tony Cameranesi, but the timely attack of the Belleville Senators toppled the Comets by a 4-2 margin on Friday night at CAA Arena. After a scoreless first ten minutes, the Senators…
UTICA COMETS (9-11-1-1) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (9-11-1-0) CAA Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take on the Belleville…
Binghamton, N.Y. – The Utica Comets had their three-game winning streak come to an end after a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Binghamton Devils on Wednesday night at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. A back and forth first period saw the Devils…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Brandon Anselmini from Kalamazoo. Additionally, the team has reassigned forward Reid Gardiner to the Wings. Anselmini, 25, has appeared…
UTICA COMETS (9-10-1-1) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (8-10-3-0) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG Tonight’s Game:…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manger Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Reid Boucher to the Comets. Additionally, Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced that the team has released Alex Kile from his…
Utica, N.Y. – Cam Darcy scored his second game-winning goal in as many nights and Thatcher Demko made 26 saves as the Utica Comets earned their third straight win Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jonathan Dahlen, Tanner Kero, Cam Darcy,…
UTICA COMETS (8-10-1-1) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (9-9-1-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BELvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take…
Rochester, N.Y. – Richard Bachman made 43 saves and Michael Carcone scored twice as the Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans by a 5-4 final on Friday at Blue Cross Arena. A high-paced first period needed just 2:24 for the night’s…
UTICA COMETS (7-10-1-1) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (11-4-2-0) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets hit…
Utica, N.Y.– Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Jagger Dirk from the Kalamazoo Wings and reassigned goalie Ivan Kulbakov to Kalamazoo. Dirk, 25, has appeared in 12 games with Kalamazoo…
Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled center Reid Boucher and reassigned center Brendan Gaunce to the Utica Comets. Boucher, 25, has led the Comets in scoring this…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets rallied for two goals in the third period to come away with a 3-2 victory over the Laval Rocket Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Michael Carcone, Dylan Blujus, and Evan McEneny scored for the Comets. Thatcher…
UTICA COMETS (6-10-1-1) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (7-9-1-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Today’s Game: The Utica Comets do battle with…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Thatcher Demko to the Comets. Demko, 22, has not appeared in a game this season since suffering an injury in Vancouver’s training…
Utica, N.Y. – Earlier today, the Utica Comets players, coaches, and staff bussed down the road to the Rescue Mission of Utica to personally deliver 300 turkeys and other Thanksgiving goods to local families in need. The Comets players and staff…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that on Saturday, November 24, the Utica Comets will unveil a bronze, life-size statue of the four Clinton Comets – Dave Armstrong, Jack Kane, Pierre Prevost, and Borden Smith – who have…
Hartford, CT. – A strong first period wasn’t enough for Utica as they surrendered five unanswered goals in a 6-3 loss to the Hartford Wolf Pack Saturday night at the XL Center. Reid Boucher, Ashton Sautner, and Lukas Jasek found the net for…
UTICA COMETS (6-9-1-1) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (6-8-1-2) XL Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsHFD Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets hit the road to take…
Utica, N.Y. – Despite throwing 34 shots on goal, the Comets were shutout 4-0 by the Syracuse Crunch Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Ivan Kulbakov got the start but was pulled in favor of Connor LaCouvee after surrendering 3 goals…
UTICA COMETS (6-8-1-1) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (6-5-1-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take on…
Belleville, Ont. – Despite scoring four power play goals, the Utica Comets fell to the Belleville Senators 5-4 in a shootout Wednesday night at CAA Arena. Tanner Kero struck twice with additional tallies coming from Zack MacEwen and Michael Carcone…
UTICA COMETS (6-8-1-0) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (6-8-0-0) CAA Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take on the Belleville…
On Friday, amidst the snow and wind, the Utica Comets officially became the first Purple Heart Hockey Club in the United States. And despite chilly temperatures and a nail-biting finish, all of the cards fell in line for the most memorable night this…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Tony Cameranesi to a PTO. Cameranesi, 25, has appeared in 12 games this season with the Manchester Monarchs, scoring 12 points (7-5-12). He…
Binghamton, N.Y. – The Comets surrendered four goals in the opening frame as they fell 5-1 to the Binghamton Devils Saturday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veteran’s Memorial Arena. Lukas Jasek scored the lone goal for the Comets. Ivan Kulbakov…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Alex Kile to a PTO. Kile, 24, has appeared in 10 games this season with the Maine Mariners, scoring nine points (7-2-9). He has also appeared…
UTICA COMETS (6-7-1-0) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (6-6-2-0) Floyd L Maines Veteran’s Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG Tonight’s Game:…
Utica, N.Y. – After falling behind 3-1, the Comets rallied with two goals in the third to send the game to extra time and eventually topped the Hartford Wolf Pack 4-3 in a shootout on Purple Heart Military Night Friday at the Adirondack Bank Center.…
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE NIGHT WILL BENEFIT THE CNY VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER, CHAPTER 490 MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART, AND CHAPTER 944 VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA Pregame Proclamation Ceremony, 4:30 PM, Adirondack Bank Center Plaza Official proclamation…
UTICA COMETS (5-7-1-0) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (5-7-1-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HFDvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take…
Last week, the Utica Comets unveiled their Purple Heart military themed jerseys, which will be worn on Friday, November 9, when they face off against the Hartford Wolfpack. While planning their night, the Comets wanted to ensure that they had as many…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets jumped out to an early lead but Laval stormed back with three goals in the second to take control as Utica fell 4-3 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Tanner Kero scored twice for the Comets and Ivan Kulbakov…
UTICA COMETS (5-6-1-0) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (4-7-1-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Today’s Game: The Utica Comets host the Laval…
Laval, Que. – It was a defensive battle throughout the entire game but the Utica Comets ultimately fell to the Laval Rocket 2-1 in overtime Saturday afternoon at Place Bell. Cam Darcy scored the lone Comets goal and Ivan Kulbakov stopped…
UTICA COMETS (5-6-0-0) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (3-7-1-0) Place Bell, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Today’s Game: The Utica Comets take on the Laval Rocket…
Laval, Que. – Jonathan Dahlen, Zack MacEwen, and Michael Carcone all scored as the Comets topped the Laval Rocket 3-1 Friday night at Place Bell. Ivan Kulbakov stopped 31 of 32 shots to improve his record to 4-2-0. Dahlen got the Comets on the…
UTICA COMETS (4-6-0-0) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (3-6-1-0) Place Bell, 7:30 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take on the Laval Rocket…
Earlier this week, Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced that on November 9, the Utica Comets will be honored by Chapter 490 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart as the First Purple Heart Hockey Club in existence. The Comets join a list…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Jalen Chatfield and reassigned defenseman Guillaume Brisebois. This is the first NHL call-up for Chatfield, who has one assist in…
Utica, N.Y. – Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced that the team has recalled forward Reid Gardiner from the Kalamazoo Wings. Gardiner, 22, has five points (2-3-5) in six games with the Wings this season. He has played in 33 career…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed goaltender Connor LaCouvee to a PTO. LaCouvee, 24, has appeared in three games this season with the Maine Mariners, holding a 2-0-0 record with a 2.57…
Utica, N.Y. - Utica Comets President Robert Esche, in conjunction with Chapter 490 Military Order of the Purple Heart, announced today that the Utica Comets will be honored as the First Purple Heart Hockey Club; the Comets are only the eighth professional…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Richard Bachman and reassigned forward Darren Archibald. Bachman has appeared in five games with the Comets this season, sporting…
Rochester, N.Y. – The Utica Comets were unable to muster up a solid offensive attack as they fell 4-0 to the Rochester Americans Friday night at Blue Cross Arena. Zach Redmond scored the game’s first goal halfway through the first period,…
UTICA COMETS (4-5-0-0) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (5-2-1-0) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsROC Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets hit the…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the team has recalled defensemen Alex Biega and Guillaume Brisebois. In a corresponding move, Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced that the club has…
Utica, N.Y. – Charlotte jumped out to a 3-0 lead and Scott Darling stopped 25 of 26 shots in a dominating performance as the Comets fell 3-1 to the Checkers Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Tanner Kero netted his first goal…
There’s a new way to get your hands on some exclusive Comets gear and experience, and it is accessible right from your smartphone. DASH Auction App is a new and innovative app catered to auctions for game-used, autographed, or exclusive sports…
UTICA COMETS (4-4-0-0) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (5-1-0-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #CHAvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets jumped out to a 3-0 lead midway through the second period and never looked back as they topped the Syracuse Crunch 4-3 Saturday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. Darren Archibald’s second period…
UTICA COMETS (3-4-0-0) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (2-2-0-0) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – The Comets were unable to overcome an early deficit as they fell 4-3 to the Cleveland Monsters Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Darren Archibald tied the Comets record for career goals with a power play goal in the second…
UTICA, N.Y. - On Friday, October 19, the Comets officially set the new sellout streak record in the American Hockey League (AHL) at 121 games. The existing record, held by the St. John’s Icecaps, spanned October 10, 2011 to October 26, 2014. The…
Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets take on the Cleveland Monsters for the first time since the 2014-15 season. Puck drop at the Adirondack Bank Center is at 7 p.m. Last Game: Utica surrendered three power play goals in the first period and was unable…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has assigned defenseman Alex Biega to the Comets. Biega suited up in 138 NHL games with the Vancouver Canucks, recording 20 points (2-18-20). He did not play…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica surrendered three power play goals in the first period and was unable to climb out of the hole as they fell 6-1 to the Rochester Americans on Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The sold-out game was the 120th consecutive…
UTICA COMETS (3-2-0-0) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (3-2-0-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #ROCvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets face…
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled center Adam Gaudette from the AHL Utica Comets. Gaudette, 22, has appeared in four games for the Comets this season, registering four…
Toronto, Ont. – Reid Boucher and the Comets offense stayed hot for the second night against the Toronto Marlies as five players scored en route to a 5-3 win Sunday evening at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. Boucher has now scored in each of the Comets…
UTICA COMETS (2-2-0-0) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (1-3-0-0) Coca Cola Coliseum, 4 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets wrap up their…
Toronto, Ont. – Reid Boucher and Adam Gaudette each tallied three points and a total of six different Comets scored en route to a 7-4 Comets victory over the Toronto Marlies Saturday evening at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Comets got off to a fast…
UTICA COMETS (1-2-0-0) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (1-2-0-0) Coca Cola Coliseum, 4 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets head north…
Utica, N.Y. - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club assigned defenseman Jagger Dirk to the Kalamazoo Wings. Prior to signing with the Comets on May 16, 2018, Dirk signed an ATO with the Binghamton Devils,…
Utica, N.Y. – Reid Boucher struck twice and Adam Gaudette scored his first career goal but it wasn’t enough as the Comets were topped 4-3 by the Charlotte Checkers Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher made it a three-game…
UTICA COMETS (1-1-0-0) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (2-0-0-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #CHAvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets go head-to-head…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Belleville Senators 3-1 on Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center, marking the first win of the regular season. It was a back and forth first period with both teams trading chances but Richard Bachman…
Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets host the Belleville Senators. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Last Game: The Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies by a score of 7-3. The Comets jumped out to an early 1-0 lead before the Marlies stormed back with four unanswered…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies 7-3 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher picked up right where he left off last season and potted a rebound for the first goal of the night on the power play 59…
UTICA COMETS (0-0) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (0-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHLTV| Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets open up…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced the opening night roster that includes 29 players to start the 2018-19 season. The Comets begin the regular season tomorrow night at the Adirondack Bank Center against the Toronto…
Utica, N.Y. - Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today the details of the Comets’ Sixth Annual Galaxy Fan Fest, presented by Murphy Excavating on Saturday, October 6. Grit N Grace will headline the afternoon preparty for the Comets’…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Comets have reduced their roster by eight players. The current roster stands at 27 players. The following players have been loaned to Kalamazoo: Brendan…
Binghamton, N.Y. – The Utica Comets tried to mount a late comeback, but eventually fell to the Binghamton Devils 4-2 Saturday at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena to close out the preseason series. The North Division rivals played…
The Utica Comets wrap up their preseason series against the Binghamton Devils tonight at 7:05 p.m. at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Blake Pietila netted two goals and Michael McLeod added two assists as the Devils topped the Comets 4-2…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets were provided goals from Reid Boucher and Jagger Dirk, but they couldn’t overcome the early scoring from the Binghamton Devils during a 4-2 loss on Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The opening minutes…
The Utica Comets begin a preseason doubleheader with the Binghamton Devils tonight at 7 p.m. at the Adirondack Bank Center. The Comets finished last season with 88 points and a record of 38-26-8-4, good for fourth place in the North Division. Utica bowed…
The Comets face off against the Binghamton Senators in pre-season action at the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday, September 28, puck drops at 7 pm. The current roster can be viewed here. Look for new faces like Kole Lind, Lukas Jasek and Jonathan Dahlen…
For the second season in a row, the Comets sent out an end-of-season survey to their Season Ticket Members in order to improve their overall experience moving forward. Throughout the summer, the Comets staff have combed through each and every survey…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today the team’s training camp roster, which comprises of 19 forwards, 9 defensemen and three goaltenders. The following players have been assigned by the Vancouver…
On Wednesday, September 26, Season Ticket Members have their first opportunity to come back to the Adirondack Bank Center this hockey season for an exclusive kickoff event. The event, which runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m., will feature autograph stations and…
Utica, N.Y. - Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that Herb Phillipson’s will now be the exclusive offsite retailer of Utica Comets apparel and merchandise at their locations in New Hartford, Rome, Herkimer, and Oneida. The announcement…
UTICA, N.Y. - The Save of the Day Foundation announced a new adaptive skating program for children ages 2 through 16 years at the Adirondack Bank Center. The program is made possible through a grant from the Save of the Day Foundation. On Sunday,…
When Jalen Chatfield is in Utica, it’s hard for him to go unnoticed. Not much changes during his time away, either. His summer is spent in Windsor, Ontario, separated from Detroit by the half-mile-wide Detroit River. Growing in Ypsilanti, Michigan,…
The Comets are excited to reveal two new aspects of the game-day experience at the Adirondack Bank Center. First, the Comets are proud to announce the addition of Rainman as their in-game host for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Rainman is well-known throughout…
Utica, N.Y. – CEO of Mohawk Valley Garden (MVG) Robert Esche announced today that Pepsi Beverages Company has signed a seven-year exclusive deal as the official soft drink of the Adirondack Bank Center. The deal, which applies to the arena…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League today announced an enhanced partnership with HockeyTech and the launch of a brand-new streaming platform, AHLTV. The creation of AHLTV marks the latest expansion…
Utica, N.Y. – Individual game tickets for the sixth season of Utica Comets hockey will go on sale on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Adirondack Bank Center Box Office and online. This will be the first chance for non-season ticket members to purchase…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Brendan Woods and defenseman Jesse Graham to one-year AHL contracts. Graham, 24, spent the 2017-18 season with the San Antonio Rampage…
Zack MacEwen likes being able to set his own alarm clock these days. For the native of Stratford, Prince Edward Island, it wasn’t always the case. “When I was younger I used to get dragged out of bed by my grandmother at 5:30 a.m. to pick…
Last week, Utica Observer-Dispatch sports writer, Ben Birnell, was awarded the James H. Ellery Award for outstanding media coverage of the American Hockey League. We were able to sit down with Birnell to learn about some of his background, his favorite…
The Comets are proud to announce their promotional schedule for the 2018-19 season. September 26 – Season Ticket Member Kickoff Party To kick off their sixth season, the Comets welcome fans to the Adirondack Bank Center to meet the team and enjoy…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Ben Birnell, sports reporter for the Utica Observer-Dispatch, has been selected as the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for the 2017-18 season. The James H. Ellery…
Smack in the middle of the Canadian portion of the Great Plains, you’ll find a Saskatchewan town named Flaxcombe, home to a whopping 129 people. The number shrinks to 127 during hockey season when Ashton Sautner and his wife, Kelly, migrate to…
Sundays are always a little sweeter than the other days of the week at Richard Bachman’s house. Sunday means “pancake day” in the Bachman household, and they’re mixed, cooked, and served by Richard and his three-year-old son (read:…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced that the Comets will play a home and home preseason series against the Binghamton Devils. The Comets will host the first game of the series at the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday,…
About four hours from Calgary and nestled in a valley between the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges, you’ll find a quiet British Columbian town called Kimberley. Home to around 5,000 people, Kimberley is a haven for the outdoorsman, providing world-class…
On Monday, July 8 we announced that Joe Roberts would be the man behind the mic for the 2018-19 season. Get to know a little more about the Michigan native in this Q&A. What is your favorite hockey memory of all time? My favorite hockey memory…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Brandon Anselmini to a one-year AHL contract. Anselmini, 25, appeared in 29 games with the Indy Fuel of the ECHL last season, registering…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the team has signed forward Kyle Thomas and goaltender Ivan Kulbakov to one-year AHL contracts. Kulbakov, 21, played in 22 games with the ECHL’s Quad City Mallards,…
Tuesday, July 17 from 5pm-8pm at the Adirondack Bank Center Cash or Credit Card - All Sales Final $20 Sweatshirts & Premium Apparel $10 Hats $60 AHL All-Star Jerseys $10 T-Shirts Game Used Equipment from the 2017-18 Season For every $100 spent on…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the team has signed forward Reid Gardiner to a one-year AHL contract. Gardiner, 22, appeared in 58 games last season with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL collecting…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets and the American Hockey League have announced the 2018-19 regular season schedule. The sixth season of Comets hockey will begin with a pair of weekend games at the Adirondack Bank Center when they face the defending…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the new voice of the Utica Comets will be Broadcaster Joe Roberts from the Kalamazoo Wings, the Utica Comets’ ECHL affiliate. In their search for the position, the Comets received well over…
Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Darren Archibald to a one-year, two-way deal. "Darren is a big, physical forward who has been a good professional…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the team has signed forward Brendan Bradley to a one-year contract. Bradley, 25, appeared in 72 games last season with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL collecting…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Wacey Hamilton to a two-year contract. Hamilton, 27, appeared in 45 games with the Comets last season, totaling a career-high 22…
With the 2018 NHL Entry Draft behind us, let’s take a look at the six new faces in the Canucks organization. Vancouver selected three defensemen, two forwards, and a goaltender in this years’ draft. The picks by round were: 1stRound, 7thOverall:…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have acquired centre Tanner Kero from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for centre Michael Chaput. Kero, 25, split the 2017.18 season between the Blackhawks and Rockford…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed goaltender Richard Bachman to a two-year, two-way contract. Bachman, 30, posted a 13-13-5 record with a .902 save percentage…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Reid Boucher to a one-year, two-way deal. Boucher, 24, split the 2017-18 season between Vancouver and Utica, recording…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Cam Darcy to a one-year extension. Darcy, 24, skated in 46 games with the Comets last season registering a career-high 24 points…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Vincent Arseneau and defenseman Dylan Blujus to one-year contracts. Arseneau, 26, signed PTOs with the Comets on December 22 and March…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Carter Bancks to a two-year extension. Bancks, 28, skated in 45 games with the Comets last season registering 17 points (4-13-17). In…
The UFC hosted a free news conference inside the 72 Tavern and Grill on Tuesday morning ahead of the highly anticipated UFC Fight Night: Rivera v. Moraes at the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday, June 1. This was the public’s first chance…
Utica, N.Y. – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Tanner MacMaster and defenseman Jagger Dirk to one-year AHL contracts. MacMaster, 22, appeared in 13 games with the Comets last season,…
The Utica Comets have announced the schedule format for the 2018-19 season. Highlighting the announcement is the addition of Cleveland to Utica's list of opponents. The Monsters, who have moved to the Eastern Conference's North Division,…
With their elimination from the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Comets’ Fifth Anniversary season has officially come to a close. Despite the First Round loss, the seven months of hockey that fans witnessed at the Adirondack Bank Center brought about some…
Toronto, Ont. – The Utica Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies by a score of 4-0 Sunday evening at the Ricoh Coliseum. Carl Grundstrom put the Marlies up 1-0 four minutes into the game with a power play goal. Pierre Engvall and Andreas Johnsson were…
UTICA COMETS (2-2) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (2-2) Ricoh Coliseum, 4 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets battle…
Come cheer the Comets on during Game 5 at the Adirondack Bank Center at our first official watch party! On Sunday, at 3 pm, the Adirondack Bank Center will open its doors to live stream the pivotal game 5 between the Comets and Marlies. Food and beverage…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Toronto Marlies by a score of 5-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The win tied the series at two wins apiece. Reid Boucher fired a wrist shot past Marlies goaltender Garret Sparks to put the…
UTICA COMETS (1-2) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (2-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 5-2 Wednesday night behind a raucous crowd at the Adirondack Bank Center. The series is now 2-1 and will extend to a Friday matchup back at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid…
UTICA COMETS (0-2) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (2-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Reid Boucher to the Utica Comets. Boucher, 24, recorded 46 points (25-21-46) in 45 games with the Comets and three goals and two…
Toronto, Ont. – The Utica Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies by a score of 5-2 in Game Two of the North Division Semifinals Sunday evening at the Ricoh Coliseum. The Comets now trail 2-0 in the series. Pierre Engvall gave the Marlies a 1-0 lead…
UTICA COMETS (0-0-1) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (1-0-0) Ricoh Coliseum, 4 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets battle…
Toronto, Ont. – The Utica Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies by a score of 3-2 in overtime in Game One of the North Division Semi-Finals Saturday evening at the Ricoh Coliseum. The first period went scoreless thanks to Thatcher Demko and Marlies…
UTICA COMETS (0-0-0) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (0-0-0) Ricoh Coliseum, 4 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets battle…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Lukas Jasek to a three-year, entry-level contract. Jasek, 20, has appeared in six games in his debut season with the Comets, recording seven…
After a one-year hiatus, the Utica Comets are back in the Calder Cup Playoffs. It is the third time in the team’s short five-year history that they will compete for the AHL’s ultimate prize. The chase for the cup begins Saturday evening just…
The Utica Comets are auctioning jerseys worn against the Syracuse Crunch on Friday, April 13. These specialty tribute jerseys all feature a "BRONCOS" nameplate in place of the player's last name. All proceeds will go to the Humboldt Broncos. …
The Calder Cup Playoffs have returned to Utica and with that comes the return of the Playoff Notebook! For those unfamiliar, this will be your one-stop shop for all things playoff related. We’ll provide updates each day to keep you up-to-date on…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has released defenseman Nolan Valleau and forward Caleb Herbert from their professional tryout contracts. Valleau, 25, appeared in five games with the Comets since…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Binghamton Devils by a score of 4-3 in overtime Sunday evening at the Adirondack Bank Center to close out the regular season. Jan Mandat put the Devils up 1-0 with a shot that trickled through Thatcher…
Utica, NY – Today the Utica Comets announced the first round schedule of the 2018 Calder Cup playoffs against the Toronto Marlies. The Comets will begin the playoffs in Toronto with one guaranteed game at the Adirondack Bank Center on Wednesday,…
UTICA COMETS (37-26-12) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (25-38-12) Adirondack Bank Center, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The…
Belleville, ON – The Utica Comets fell to the Belleville Senators by a score of 3-1 Saturday night at Yardmen Arena. Mike Blunden scored seven minutes into the game to take a 1-0 lead, poking a rebound past Richard Bachman. Ville Pokka and Eric…
UTICA COMETS (37-25-12) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (28-41-5) Yardmen Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 2-1 in overtime Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Thatcher Demko and Crunch netminder Eddie Pasquale kept the game scoreless through the first 20 minutes, stopping…
UTICA COMETS (37-25-11) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (45-21-8) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Comets fans, we have a chance to show the world why the original home of Comets hockey in the Mohawk Valley is Hockeyville USA. Clinton Arena is one of four finalists for the Kraft Hockeyville contest which comes with a $150,000 grand prize, the…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reassigned forward Jonathan Dahlen to the Utica Comets from Timra IK of the Allsvenskan. Dahlen, 20, recently completed his season in the Allsvenskan…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets announced today that the 2018 Calder Cup playoff packs are available for purchase for round one and round two. Any fan has the opportunity purchase available seats for the first two rounds of the Calder Cup playoffs…
The Utica Comets are excited to announce the details of their fifth annual Fan Appreciation Weekend. The Comets have always dedicated the last weekend of their regular season to our unwavering and passionate fan base, and with the addition of the Plaza,…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Michael Garteig from loan to Kalamazoo. In addition, the team has signed forward Caleb Herbert and defensemen Aaron Irving and Willie Corrin…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forwards Tyler Motte and Nikolay Goldobin and defenseman Ashton Sautner to the Utica Comets. Motte, 23, has split the 2017-18 season between…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced that the club released forward Matt Leitner from his professional tryout contract. Leitner, 27, dressed in five games with the Comets this season registering one goal, four penalty…
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 1-0 Saturday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. Thatcher Demko and Crunch goaltender Eddie Pasquale kept the game scoreless through a fiery first period,…
UTICA COMETS (37-24-11) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (43-20-8) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR Tonight’s Game: The…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 3-2 in a shootout Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Martin Marincin put the Marlies up 1-0 four minutes into the game, putting a shot past Thatcher Demko. Pierre…
UTICA COMETS (36-24-11) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (51-18-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Toronto, Ont. – The Utica Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies by a score of 3-2 in overtime Thursday afternoon at the Ricoh Coliseum. Jalen Chatfield drew first blood five minutes into the game, firing a wrist shot past Marlies goaltender Garret…
UTICA COMETS (36-24-10) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (50-18-2) Ricoh Coliseum, 11 a.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets battle…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Nolan Valleau to a professional tryout contract. In a separate transaction, the team has released forward Zac Lynch from his professional…
It was a whirlwind evening Friday for Utica College assistant coach Adam Dekker. After Thatcher Demko was recalled to Vancouver on an emergency basis, Dekker was thrust into the emergency backup goaltender role for the Comets’ Friday night contest…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Thatcher Demko to the Utica Comets. Demko, 22, made his NHL debut on March 31 versus Columbus, making 26 saves to record his first win.…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club signed forward Kole Lind to an amateur tryout contract. Lind has registered 85 points (35-50-85) in 51 games in his third full season with the Kelowna Rockets.…
Springfield, Mass. – The Utica Comets defeated the Springfield Thunderbirds by a score of 6-5 Saturday night at the MassMutual Center. Alexandre Grenier struck first with a power play goal with 11:54 to go in the first period, firing a slap shot…
UTICA COMETS (35-24-10) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (29-33-7) MassMutual Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSPR Tonight’s Game: The Utica…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Hershey Bears by a score of 3-1 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Alexis D’Aoust put the Comets up 1-0 with 11:31 to go in the first period, tipping a shot past Bears netminder Adam…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Thatcher Demko from the Utica Comets under emergency conditions. Demko, 22, has appeared in 42 games for the Comets this season, posting…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club signed forward Lukas Jasek to an amateur tryout contract. Jasek (JAH-shick) has played a majority of the season in the Czech Elite League with the Bili Tygri Liberec.…
UTICA COMETS (34-24-10) vs. HERSHEY BEARS (28-32-9) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HERvsUTI Tonight’s Game: The Utica Comets…
Rochester, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans by a score of 3-2 in overtime Wednesday at Blue Cross Arena. Frankie Simonelli put the Comets up 1-0 halfway through the first period, squeaking a slap shot past Americans goaltender…
UTICA COMETS (33-24-10) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (31-20-16) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsRCH Tonight's Game: The Utica Comets…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets are proud to announce that Jaime Sifers has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Utica community during the 2017-18 season. Jaime…
It’s finally beginning to look like spring in Utica, and the Comets are heading to the 2018 Calder Cup Playoffs! With the weather looking brighter, 72 Tavern & Grill well on its way to opening, and UFC just months away from their first stop…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has returned goaltender Michael Garteig on loan to the Kalamazoo Wings. Garteig, 26, has appeared in 22 games with the Kalamazoo Wings this season posting a record…
The Utica Comets are heading to the Calder Cup Playoffs for the third time in their five-year history. In 2015, during only their second season, the Comets went on a magical run all the way to the Calder Cup Finals, showing all of Utica that they were…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Binghamton Devils by a score of 4-3 Sunday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. With the win, Utica clinched a spot in the 2018 Calder Cup Playoffs. Zac Lynch put the Comets up 1-0 with…
UTICA COMETS (32-24-10) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (22-33-11) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 5:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 2-0 Saturday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. Thatcher Demko and Crunch goalie Connor Ingram kept the game scoreless through the first two periods, stopping…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have recalled defenseman Ashton Sautner under emergency conditions from the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson…
UTICA COMETS (32-23-10) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (40-19-7) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins by a score of 5-4 in overtime Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Michael Carcone struck 1:31 into the game, burying a rebound past Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry…
UTICA COMETS (31-23-10) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (37-19-7) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WBSvsUTI…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Michael Garteig from loan to Kalamazoo. In a separate transaction, forward David Dziurzynski has been released from his professional tryout…
For the first time in their history, the Utica Comets will open the AHL 2018-19 season home at the Adirondack Bank Center, with a Friday-Saturday homestand on October 5th and 6th, 2018. With no construction, next season’s schedule spreads…
Toronto, ON. – The Utica Comets topped the Toronto Marlies by a score of 3-1 Sunday evening at the Ricoh Coliseum. Mason Marchment put the Marlies up 1-0 with four minutes to go in the opening period, putting a rebound past Thatcher Demko. Miro…
UTICA COMETS (30-23-10) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (44-16-2) Ricoh Coliseum, 4 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Belleville Senators by a score of 4-3 Saturday night at the Yardmen Arena. Filip Chlapik gave the Senators a 1-0 lead three minutes into the game, squeaking a shot past Richard Bachman. Daniel Ciampini…
UTICA COMETS (30-22-10) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (23-36-5) Yardmen Arena 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Laval Rocket by a score of 4-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Cam Darcy put the Comets up 1-0 with 6:31 to go in the first period, tipping a pass from Patrick Wiercioch past Rocket goaltender…
UTICA COMETS (30-21-10) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (23-32-8) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Vincent Arseneau to a professional tryout contract and forward Tanner MacMaster to an amateur tryout contract. Arseneau, 25,…
72 Tavern & Grill, an ORB Food & Beverage restaurant located on the West End of the Adirondack Bank Center, will be your one-stop shop to catch all of the biggest games in sports – in style. The epicenter of the full-service eatery –…
The Comets look forward to seeing fans at their first St. Paddy’s Day Pregame Bar Crawl this Friday, March 16, beginning at 4:30 pm at the Adirondack Bank Center. Here are some details about the event: Entry is free with a ticket to the Comets…
This week, the Comets and Save of the Day Foundation joined forces to promote reading and education through their new initiative, ‘Skate Into Reading.’ This winter, the Save of the Day Foundation purchased 2,075 custom Brady Brady Children’s…
Springfield, Mass. – The Utica Comets fell to the Springfield Thunderbirds by a score of 4-0 Saturday night at the MassMutual Center. Anthony Greco gave the Thunderbirds a 1-0 lead halfway through…
UTICA COMETS (30-20-10) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (27-28-5) MassMutual Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSPR…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Springfield Thunderbirds by a score of 3-2 in overtime Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Cam Darcy struck first with a power play goal at the 15:12 mark of the first period, sneaking a shot past…
UTICA COMETS (29-20-10) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (27-28-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SPRvsUTI…
Comets President Robert Esche Brews First Official Cup
It wasn’t long ago the Comets were flying high with a 16-game point streak and climbing the standings quickly. A hockey season, however, is filled with ups and downs. The Comets now find themselves in the midst of a six-game losing stretch, something…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that Syracuse Stars will relocate three of their teams - USPHL NCDC (Tuition Free), Premier, and U-18 Tier 1 - to the Adirondack Bank Center for the 2018-19 season. The United States Premier Hockey…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed defenseman Ashton Sautner to a two-year, two-way contract extension. Sautner, 23, has recorded 11 points (2-9-11) in 53 games with the Comets this…
Utica’s All-Star goalie may have grown up in San Diego, but his hockey idol, Martin Brodeur was clear on the other side of the country. Heroes. Most all of us have them. Some associations come by accident, and others are triggered by one's…
Binghamton, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Binghamton Devils by a score of 7-2 Sunday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. The loss was the sixth straight for the Comets. Blake Pietila struck four and a half minutes into the…
UTICA COMETS (29-19-10) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (18-30-9) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 5:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG…
Hershey, Penn. – The Utica Comets fell to the Hershey Bears by a score of 3-0 Saturday night at the Giant Center. It was the fifth straight loss for the Comets. Thatcher Demko and Bears’ goaltender Phoenix Copley kept the game scoreless through…
UTICA COMETS (29-18-10) vs. HERSHEY BEARS (23-27-8) Giant Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsHER Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Belleville Senators by a score of 1-0 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Richard Bachman and Senators netminder Danny Taylor stopped 10 and 12 shots respectively to keep the game scoreless through…
UTICA COMETS (29-17-10) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (21-33-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BELvsUTI…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Zac Lynch to a professional tryout contract. Lynch has skated in 55 games this season with the Manchester Monarchs tallying 45 points (22-23-45)…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has acquired forwards Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Thomas Vanek. Motte, 22, has split the 2017-18 between…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has released forward Justin Taylor from his professional tryout contract. Taylor, 29, skated in two games with the Comets scoring one goal. The forward leads the…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has acquired forward Brendan Leipsic from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Philip Holm. Leipsic, 23, has registered 13 points (2-11-13) in 44 games…
Alex and Randy Lilley can dish stories about Adirondack Bank Center better than anyone and that’s because they have seen at all in their nearly two decade tenure. Name an act or a sporting event that has passed through the arena over the past two…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has returned goaltender Michael Garteig on loan to the Kalamazoo Wings. In a separate transaction, Mathieu Brodeur has been released from his professional tryout contract.…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Springfield Thunderbirds by a score of 3-2 Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Adam Comrie put the Comets up 1-0 just over two minutes into the game, banking a shot off of Springfield goaltender…
UTICA COMETS (29-16-10) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (24-28-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7:30 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SPRvsUTI…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Laval Rocket 5-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The first period went scoreless as Thatcher Demko stopped six shots he faced and Rocket netminder Michael McNiven made 14 saves. Chris Terry…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Richard Bachman to the Utica Comets. Bachman, 30, has appeared in 21 games with the Comets this season, posting a record of 10-7-4 along…
UTICA COMETS (29-15-10) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (19-28-8) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Tonight’s…
Earlier this month, the Syracuse Stars team, including many Jr. Comets players, represented Central New York at the Quebec International Peewee Tournament in Quebec City. And for the 12-year-old players, it was an experience they will surely never forget.…
Saturday’s match-up against the Springfield Thunderbirds will begin at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 6pm. Prior to the Comets game the Utica College Men’s team will be facing off against Neumann University in the semi-final round of the UCHC…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms by a score of 6-4 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The loss snaps the Comets 16-game point streak. Phil Varone put the Phantoms up 1-0 four and half minutes into the…
UTICA COMETS (29-14-10) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (33-14-7) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LVvsUTI…
Comets defenseman Jaime Sifers has made it his mission to get involved with the veteran’s community throughout his hockey career. In his first season with the Utica Comets, the 2016-17 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year finalist has been…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Richard Bachman from the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced the club has recalled goaltender…
Belleville, Ont. – The Utica Comets defeated the Belleville Senators 5-4 at the Yardmen Arena, extending their point streak to 16 games. This matches the longest point streak in the AHL this season. Just over nine minutes into the first frame,…
UTICA COMETS (28-14-10) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (21-29-4) Yardmen Arena, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBEL Today’s…
The Save of the Day Foundation, in conjunction with the Utica Comets, are proud to announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Comets Coloring Contest. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth, from 37 different schools, demonstrated their artistic…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Mathieu Brodeur to a professional tryout contract. Brodeur has played a majority of the season in the ECHL with the Adirondack Thunder registering…
Wilkes-Barre, PA. – The Utica Comets defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins by a score of 5-4 in overtime Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. The win extended the Comets point streak to 15 games. Joseph Cramarossa gave the Penguins a 1-0…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Reid Boucher to the Utica Comets. Boucher, 24, has split the season between Vancouver and Utica, collecting two goals in eight games…
UTICA COMETS (27-14-10) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (30-14-4) Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsWBS…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets downed the Binghamton Devils by a score of 3-1 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The win extended the Comets’ point streak to 14 games. The first period went scoreless thanks to the efforts of Richard…
UTICA COMETS (26-14-10) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (13-26-9) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 3-2 in a shootout. Despite the loss, Utica extended their point streak to 13 games. Carter Verhaeghe netted the game’s first goal two minutes into the game. Mat Bodie…
UTICA COMETS (26-14-9) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (28-17-5) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s…
To your grandparents or parents they were known as ushers. For today's generation who attend events at Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, their ID tags say - Guest Services Representative. To all, they are simply…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Philip Holm from the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced that the club has signed…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Belleville Senators in regulation by a score of 4-3 on Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Canter. The win extended Utica’s winning streak to a season-high six games and the point streak to 12…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Nikolay Goldobin from the Utica Comets. Goldobin, 22, has skated in 14 games with the Canucks this season posting four points (2-2-4).…
UTICA COMETS (25-14-9) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (20-26-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BELvsUTI…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Laval Rocket by a score of 2-1 in overtime Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jordan Boucher struck first at 16:53 mark of the first period, burying a rebound past Richard Bachman for a power…
UTICA COMETS (24-14-9) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (18-23-7) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forwards David Dziurzynski and Justin Taylor to professional tryout contracts. Dziurzynski, 28, dressed in 13 games with the Comets this season collecting…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have recalled forward Reid Boucher. Boucher, 24, leads the Comets in goals (22) and points (41) through 38 games this season. He also leads the team in shots…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed and recalled forward Darren Archibald from the Utica Comets. Archibald, 27, has recorded 16 points (7-9-16) in 25 games with Utica this season. He currently…
Final preparations are underway for the Syracuse Stars team participating in the Quebec International Pee Wee tournament, one of the most notable and prestigious tournaments in the world. “We’re excited to see what the team has. It’ll…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has released goaltender Mitch Gillam from his professional tryout contract. Gillam, 25, did not play this weekend in the home-and-home series against the Syracuse…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Tony Cameranesi to a professional tryout contract. In a separate transaction, the Comets have released forward David Dziurzynski. Cameranesi,…
Utica Comets' equipment manager Damion Parmelee knows how to take care of hockey's best players. Three of the last four AHL All-Star Classics Parmelee has been busy. Along with his co-worker Greg Lowden, there have been no mini-vacations…
Mohawk Valley Garden CEO Robert Esche announced today that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is coming to the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday, June 1, for UFC Fight Night. With the help of Senator Joe Griffo and Garden Entertainment, UFC will…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 4-2 Saturday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. The win pushed the Comets’ point streak to a season-high 10 games. Olivier Archambeault netted the first…
UTICA COMETS (23-14-9) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (26-16-4) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has released forward Tony Cameranesi from his professional tryout contract. Cameranesi, 24, skated in 13 games with the Comets this season tallying two assists…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 3-1 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The first period went scoreless thanks to the efforts of Richard Bachman and Crunch goaltender Connor Ingram, stopping 11 and…
UTICA COMETS (22-14-9) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (26-15-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed goaltender Mitch Gillam to a professional tryout contract. Gillam, 25, signs his second PTO with the Comets this season after appearing in 18 ECHL games…
The month of January was an unforgettable one for the Utica Comets – so unforgettable, in fact, that it was their second-best month in franchise history. With momentum moving forward into February, let’s take a look back and some of the moments…
Utica, NY – The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward Reid Boucher, Syracuse Crunch forward Mitchell Stephens and Toronto Marlies goaltender Garret Sparks have been selected as the league’s award winners for January.…
At 5 p.m., before all Utica Comets' home games, off-ice officials begin to gather in the Media Room. The group of 16 will soon disperse around the arena to begin their various duties but first they make time to share a meal as friends. Rocco Palmieri,…
The AHL All Star Classic wrapped up with a bang Monday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The high-energy event saw all 30 teams from the American Hockey League descend upon the Mohawk Valley for the second time in three years for the league’s…
Throughout the 2017-18 hockey season, the NHL and NHLPA have highlighted Hockey Fights Cancer, a joint initiative that unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families. And for the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic, the league and…
UTICA, N.Y. … The Eastern Conference came away with an 18-12 victory over the Western Conference in the 2018 AHL All-Star Skills Competition at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Sunday night.…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms by a score of 3-2 in overtime Saturday night at the PPL Center. Mike Vecchione netted the game’s first goal with 5:46 remaining in the first period, slipping a puck around…
UTICA COMETS (21-14-9) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (25-13-5) PPL Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLV Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Binghamton Devils by a score of 3-1 Friday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Reid Boucher drew first blood with 3:20 to go in the opening frame, firing a backhand shot past Devils goaltender…
UTICA COMETS (20-14-9) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (12-22-7) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has returned forward Danny Moynihan on loan to the Kalamazoo Wings. In separate transactions, the Comets have released forwards Brady Brassart and Vincent Arseneau…
The 2018 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Turning Stone Resort Casino is just days away, and the two-day event will reach millions of hockey fans worldwide through extensive television, internet streaming, radio and social media coverage. Hosted by…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Hartford Wolf Pack by a score of 4-3 in overtime Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Cole Schneider netted the game’s first goal at the 8:15 mark of the opening period, pushing a puck…
UTICA COMETS (20-14-8) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (17-20-6) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HFDvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has released goaltender Mitch Gillam from his professional tryout contract. Gillam, 25, did not play in the game on Wednesday night against the Hartford Wolf…
April 12, 2015 – The game may not stand out in anyone’s minds as being especially remarkable but it marks the beginning of something great. On a sunny Sunday afternoon in April, the Comets were preparing to face off against the Syracuse Crunch.…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets will become the second AHL franchise to reach 100 consecutive regular season sellouts with a full capacity crowd tonight at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. In addition, the Comets continue…
On Saturday, January 20, the Utica Comets held their second Save of the Day Foundation night during their game against the Syracuse Crunch – a night that became one for the history books, both on and off the ice. The Comets, donning their popular…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Michael Chaput to the Utica Comets. Chaput, 25, has appeared in nine games with Vancouver and 23 games with Utica (9-7-16). He ranks…
1. The best players in the American Hockey League will make their way to Utica this weekend for the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic. The two-day event begins on Sunday, January 28 at 8pm with the Skills Competition. Then on Monday, January 29 at 7pm the best…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed Adam Comrie to an AHL contract. Comrie, 27, has skated in 12 games with the Comets this season tallying six points (4-2-6) since signing a PTO on December…
Scott Pellerin knows his way around Utica. A voice mail from AHL President and CEO David Andrews is all it took for Pellerin, 48, to begin thinking of his days as a Utica Devil. "When we were able to finally connect, he (Andrews) asked if…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets downed the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 4-2 Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Reid Boucher drew first blood with three minutes to go in the opening frame, firing a one-timer past Crunch goaltender Connor…
If you are in fact a winner of an item, you can head to Section 204 immediately following the conclusion of the game to validate your winning ticket and wait for your player. As the players leave the locker room, they will come up to 204 in order to…
UTICA COMETS (19-14-8) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (24-13-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Vancouver Canucks have reassigned defenseman Anton Cederholm from the Utica Comets to the Kalamazoo Wings. Cederholm, 22, has skated in 12 games with the Comets and…
Hartford, CT – The Utica Comets fell to the Hartford Wolf Pack by a score of 3-2 in overtime Friday night at the XL Center. Ryan Sproul put the Wolf Pack up 1-0 with 7:34 to go in the opening frame as he put a loose puck behind Richard Bachman.…
When the Comets face off against the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday, January 20, fans will have the opportunity to leave the Adirondack Bank Center with a piece of black and neon green history. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers to help…
UTICA COMETS (19-14-7) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (15-20-6) XL Center, 7:15 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsHFD Tonight’s…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League and CCM Hockey announced today that CCM’s new Quicklite jersey technology will debut at the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Turning Stone Resort…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has released forward Marco Roy from his professional tryout contracts. Roy, 23, dressed in six games with the Comets scoring two goals and registering 11 penalty…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Rochester Americans 3-2 in a shootout Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Rochester struck nine minutes into the game with a power play goal off the stick of Kevin Porter who tipped a shot past…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Dylan Blujus to an AHL contract. Blujus, 23, has skated in 14 games with the Comets this season tallying eight points (1-7-8), 14 penalty…
UTICA COMETS (18-14-7) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (23-9-8) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #RCHvsUTI Today’s…
Rochester, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans by a score of 2-1 in a shootout Monday afternoon at Blue Cross Arena. Zack MacEwen gave the Comets a 1-0 lead with a power play marker two minutes into the game. Nikolay Goldobin…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that complimentary tickets for the AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony are available now by visiting the Turning Stone Resort Casino box office (Monday through Saturday,…
UTICA COMETS (17-14-7) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (23-9-7) Blue Cross Arena, 1:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsRCH Today’s…
Binghamton, N.Y. – The Utica Comets downed the Binghamton Devils 3-2 in overtime Saturday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veteran’s Memorial Arena. The Devils struck first as Bracken Kearns deflected a shot past Richard Bachman two minutes into…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Nikolay Goldobin to the Utica Comets. Goldobin, 22, has skated in 14 games with the Canucks this season posting four points…
UTICA COMETS (16-14-7) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (11-20-6) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBNG…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 3-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Daniel Walcott gave the Crunch a 1-0 lead five minutes into the game, deflecting a shot over Thatcher Demko. Carter Verhaeghe…
UTICA COMETS (16-13-7) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (21-12-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s…
January 20th is going to be a very special night for Comets fans. The second Save of the Day Foundation Night is set to take place next Saturday against the Syracuse Crunch, and the Comets have a lot in store for fans in attendance that night. On Saturday,…
Laval, QUE. – The Utica Comets defeated the Laval Rocket by a score of 5-1 Wednesday night at Place Bell. Chris Terry scored first to give Laval a 1-0 lead at the 7:12 mark of the first period, blasting a one-timer by Thatcher Demko. Nikita…
UTICA COMETS (15-13-7) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (15-16-7) Place Bell, 7:30 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Tonight’s…
The American Hockey League has announced that the telecast of the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Turning Stone Resort Casino will air live to national audiences on NHL Network in the United States and on Sportsnet and Sportsnet NOW in Canada.…
Second-year pro, Thatcher Demko, got the nod and will be headed to the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic to represent the hometown team. Already a CCM/AHL Goaltender of the Month for October the San Diego native has been leading the goaltending campaign…
On Tuesday's, there's more than hockey talk in the Utica Comets' room. As a chaplain with Hockey Ministries International, Pastor Mike has time blocked off for the Comets to be someone to talk with and someone for the players to look to for…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has released defenseman Cliff Watson from his professional tryout contract. Watson, 24, skated in six games with the Comets this season registering one assist.…
Hartford, CT. – The Utica Comets defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack by a score of 5-1 Sunday night at the XL Center. Reid Boucher put the Comets up 1-0 at the 4:35 mark of the first period, blasting a loose puck past Alexander Georgiev. David Dziurzynski…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reassigned forward Reid Boucher to the Utica Comets. Boucher, 24, leads the Comets in goals (13) and points (25) and is tied for first in assists (12) through…
UTICA COMETS (14-13-7) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (14-16-6) XL Center, 5 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsHFD Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets topped the Laval Rocket by a score of 5-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Laval struck first courtesy of a power play goal from Nikita Scherbak five and a half minutes into the game. Chris Terry and Matt…
UTICA COMETS (13-13-7) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (14-15-7) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #LAVvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – The American Hockey League announced today that Comets goaltender Thatcher Demko and forward Reid Boucher have been named to the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic roster. Demko, 22, has appeared in 22 games with the Comets this season and ranks…
Earlier today, the Comets announced Colleen Cianfrocco as the new CEO of the Save of the Day Foundation. The announcement comes in the thick of the Foundation’s 15th Anniversary, and kicks off an upcoming period of growth and development for Save…
The Vancouver Canucks are well represented at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship in Buffalo, New York. Four Vancouver draft picks have helped their respective countries reach the elimination stage. Elias Pettersson, a 6-2, 161-pounder from…
Bet you didn't know when the horn at Adirondack Bank Center was first installed. It's assumed to most hockey fans today that the horn heard bellowing after each Utica Comets' goal, or during a Utica College hockey game, has been operational…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League announced today that Jay Leach of the Providence Bruins, Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Marlies, Pascal Vincent of the Manitoba Moose and Mike Van Ryn of the Tucson Roadrunners have clinched the honor of…
As we close out 2017 we thought we would take a look back at some of the stories that made it a memorable year. January 28 - The Save of the Day Foundation raised a total of $72,649 in their first Save of the Day Night. Despite a final…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch 3-2 in a shootout Saturday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. Alexander Volkov netted the game’s first goal halfway through the opening period. Carter Verhaeghe and…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Michael Chaput from the Utica Comets Chaput, 25, has appeared in three games with Vancouver and 23 games with the Comets (9-7-16). He is…
UTICA COMETS (13-13-6) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (16-12-3) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Providence Bruins by a score of 3-1 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Connor Clifton netted the first goal of the game five minutes into the first period. Kenny Agostino and Zach Senyshyn were…
UTICA COMETS (13-12-6) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (20-8-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #PROvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forwards Marco Roy and Andrew Cherniwchan to professional tryout contracts. Roy, 23, has dressed in seven games with the San Jose Barracuda this season…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Providence Bruins 5-4 in a shootout Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Ashton Sautner put the Comets up 1-0 53 seconds into the game with a blast from the point that found its way past Zane…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward David Dziurzynski and defenseman Adam Comrie to professional tryout contracts. Dziurzynski, 28, has skated in 19 ECHL games this season with…
UTICA COMETS (13-12-5) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (19-8-2) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #PROvsUTI Tonight’s…
The Utica Comets spread some holiday cheer this week as they visited the Pediatric Unit at the St. Luke’s Campus of the Mohawk Valley Health System. Griffen Molino and Zack MacEwen were there to visit with patients and pass out gifts to those who…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 2-1 Saturday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. The first period went scoreless thanks to the efforts of Louis Domingue. The Comets also did not allow a shot…
UTICA COMETS (12-12-5) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (15-11-3) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies by a score of 4-3 Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Justin Holl netted the first goal of the game four minutes into the first period with a pinballing puck that squirted through…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has released forward Joel Lowry from his professional tryout contract. Lowry, 26, dressed in Wednesday’s 5-2 win against the Toronto Marlies. The forward…
UTICA COMETS (12-11-5) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (21-8-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed Vincent Arseneau to a professional tryout contract. Arseneau, 25, has played in 19 ECHL games this season with the Allen Americans tallying a team-high…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled forward Danny Moynihan from the Kalamazoo Wings. Moynihan, 21, has skated in three games with the Comets this season and has also dressed in 16 games…
Join us before Friday night's rematch against the Toronto Marlies for a special Comets Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Crawl to celebrate the 5th Game of Christmas. The event is free to fans 21 and over with the purchase of a game ticket. Fans can…
The continued development of The U District took another step forward this week, with Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority’s acquisition of the Tartan Textile property. The AUD Authority officially finalized and signed the purchase…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 5-2 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Jayson Megna struck 36 seconds into the game to give Utica an early 1-0 lead. Carter Bancks tallied the assist. Dymtro…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Michael Chaput to the Utica Comets. Chaput, 25, has appeared in three games with Vancouver and in 20 games with Utica (8-7-15). He is tied…
UTICA COMETS (11-11-5) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (21-7-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews announced today that Binghamton Devils forward Bracken Kearns and Ontario Reign forward Brett Sutter have been selected as the playing captains for the…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Joel Lowry to a professional tryout contract. Lowry, 26, has appeared in 26 ECHL games this season with the Manchester Monarchs collecting a…
This holiday season, for their 15th anniversary, the Save of the Day Foundation went above and beyond to spread Christmas cheer by adopting and shopping for 50 local families. The families, which were found and organized by Shelley Penge of the Municipal…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have recalled forward Reid Boucher and reassigned defenseman Ashton Sautner to the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, the Canucks have reassigned defenseman…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Rochester Americans by a score of 3-2 Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The first period went scoreless thanks to the efforts of Richard Bachman and Adam Wilcox, stopping nine and 11 shots,…
UTICA COMETS (11-11-4) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (15-6-6) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #RCHvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Binghamton Devils by a score of 2-1 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Philip Holm struck first for the Comets with a power play goal at the 16:34 mark of the first period. Reid Boucher and Zack…
Friday, December 15 Santa! Photo area near One9Five9 Photos will be posted to an album on the Comets page the next day Prewrapped Comets Christmas Packages - Three tiers: $75, $100 & $150 Holiday Bag: $75 (a $128 value)* Pair of 2018 AHL All-Star…
UTICA COMETS (10-10-4) vs. BINGHAMTON DEVILS (8-13-4) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s…
Beginning during Friday’s game against the Binghamton Devils, Comets fans will be able to simplify the rest of their Christmas shopping with three different tiers of pre-wrapped Comets Christmas packages. The price tiers and contents are as follows:…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Tony Cameranesi to a professional tryout contract. Cameranesi, 24, has dressed in 20 ECHL games this season with the Manchester Monarchs collecting…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have recalled defenseman Ashton Sautner from the Utica Comets. Sautner, 23, has collected a goal and two assists in 21 games with the Comets this season.…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews announced today that Scott Pellerin and Craig Cunningham will serve as the honorary captains for the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Turning Stone…
Rochester, N.Y. – The Utica Comets were defeated by the Rochester Americans 3-1 Wednesday night at Blue Cross Arena. Michael Carcone put the Comets up 1-0 just 1:27 into the game by somehow squeezing a shot through the pads of Linus Ullmark. Wacey…
Your holiday shopping just got a little easier. This winter, the Comets and Stevens-Swan Humane Society partnered up for their first ever ‘Comets, Canines and Cats’ 2018 Calendar. The 12-month spiral calendar features some of your favorite…
UTICA COMETS (10-10-4) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (14-5-6) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsRCH Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Dylan Blujus to a professional tryout contract. Blujus, 23, has skated in 21 ECHL games this season with the Jacksonville Icemen registering…
Several area players will have the opportunity of a lifetime in February, as they will compete in the Quebec International Pee Wee tournament, one of the most notable and prestigious tournaments in the world. Nine players from the Jr. Comets, along with…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Vancouver Canucks have reassigned goaltender Michael Garteig from the Comets to the Kalamazoo Wings. In addition, forward Danny Moynihan has been returned on loan to…
The Utica Comets are pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Donovan as Mohawk Valley Garden’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). As the first COO in the history of Mohawk Valley Garden, Donovan will oversee all facets of the company, from the…
Providence, R.I. – The Utica Comets fell to the Providence Bruins 4-3 in overtime Sunday afternoon at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Alexis D’Aoust drew first blood two and a half minutes into the game, deflecting a shot from Guillaume Brisebois.…
UTICA COMETS (10-10-3) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (15-6-2) Dunkin Donuts Center, 3:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsPRO Tonight’s…
Providence, R.I. – The Utica Comets fell to the Providence Bruins by a score of 3-2 in overtime Saturday night at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The first period went scoreless thanks to the efforts of Thatcher Demko and Jordan Binnington. Jakob Forsbacka…
UTICA COMETS (10-10-2) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (14-6-2) Dunkin Donuts Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsPRO Tonight’s…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Thatcher Demko to the Utica Comets. Demko, 21, has appeared in 15 games with the Comets this season and ranks ties for seventh in the…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have acquired forward Nic Dowd from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Jordan Subban. Dowd, 27, has appeared in 16 games (0-1-1) with the Kings this…
The AHL All-Star Classic returns to the Adirondack Bank Center January 28 & 29 and so do the mascots from around the league. This also means that during the January 29 game, the players won’t be the only ones mixing it up on the ice. During…
Last week, Comets players participated in Jr. Comets’ joint practices as part of the Jr. Comets Mentorship Program. It was an opportunity for those players who were not present for the draft to meet their mentor for the first time. “It’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 6-1 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Patrick Wiercioch put the Comets up 1-0 halfway through the opening frame with a shorthanded goal. Jayson Megna and Cam…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Michael Chaput and goaltender Thatcher Demko from the Utica Comets. Chaput, 25, has collected 15 points (8-7-15) in 20 games and ranks third…
UTICA COMETS (10-9-2) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (10-9-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #SYRvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Brady Brassart and defenseman Cliff Watson to a professional tryout contract. In addition, Brian Ward has been released from his professional…
Yesterday afternoon, several players got a chance to spend time with some of our country’s veterans and learn a little more about their service. Sitrin Health Care Center transformed their Community Center into a shooting range for the afternoon…
On December 1 during their game, the Comets announced the details of their 5 Games of Christmas. In case you missed it, here are all of the exciting events happening the rest of this month! December 6: Mystery Boxes & Debut of Two New Merchandise…
Bridgeport, CT – The Utica Comets defeated the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 2-1 in a shootout Saturday night at Webster Bank Arena. Contrary to last night’s contest, the Comets and Sound Tigers failed to find the back of the net in the opening…
UTICA COMETS (9-9-2) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (12-7-1) Webster Bank Arena, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsBRI Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers by a score of 7-6 in overtime Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center Reid Boucher struck 46 seconds into the game, burying a loose puck past Christopher Gibson. Jordan Subban…
UTICA COMETS (9-9-1) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (11-7-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BRIvsUTI…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Vancouver Canucks has reassigned goaltender Michael Garteig to the Comets from the Kalamazoo Wings. Garteig, 26, has appeared in four games with the Kalamazoo Wings…
Jordan Subban earned the honor of representing Utica in the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic hosted in Lehigh Valley. He led the Comets defensemen in the 2016-17 season with eight goals and 20 points in his first 29 games. “It was a really cool experience,…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans by a score of 2-1 in overtime Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. A back and forth first period went scoreless thanks to superb efforts from Thatcher Demko and Linus Ullmark,…
UTICA COMETS (8-9-1) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (11-5-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #RCHvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Cam Darcy to an AHL contract. Darcy, 23, has skated in 12 games with the Comets this season totaling four points (0-4-4) and nine penalty minutes.…
Even at the youth level, playing hockey can be a large commitment for everyone involved. Parents, coaches, even the players themselves have to sacrifice a lot just to play the great sport of ice hockey and to have a chance to be successful. Starting…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has recalled forward Danny Moynihan from the Kalamazoo Wings. In a separate transaction, defenseman Joe Faust was released from his professional tryout contract.…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled Nikolay Goldobin from the Utica Comets. Goldobin, 22, has led the Comets in scoring in 2017-18, collecting 19 points (7-12-19) in 18 games…
Laval, QUE – The Utica Comets defeated the Laval Rocket by a score of 3-2 in a shootout Saturday night at Place Bell. Alexis D’Aoust netted the first goal of the game for the second straight night, converting on a one-time pass from Patrick…
UTICA COMETS (7-9-1) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (9-8-3) Place Bell, 3 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Tonight’s Game: The…
Laval, QUE – The Utica Comets defeated the Laval Rocket by a score of 3-2 Friday night at Place Bell Alexis D’Aoust drew first blood for the Comets, putting a rebound in front of the net with seven minutes to go in the opening frame. Griffen…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Philip Holm to the Utica Comets. Holm, 25, leads Comets defensemen in scoring this season, recording 10 points (2-8-10) in 15 games played.…
UTICA COMETS (6-9-1) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (9-7-3) Place Bell, 7:30 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Tonight’s Game:…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies 5-2 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Both teams had a plethora of chances in the opening frame with Utica and Toronto combining for 31 shots, but it was ultimately the Marlies…
UTICA COMETS (6-8-1) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (13-4-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #TORvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed forward Brian Ward to a professional tryout contract. Ward, 25, has dressed in 17 games with the Adirondack Thunder this season posting nine points (5-6-11)…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets continue the growing streak of sellout games at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium with a current running total of 100 straight games. In addition, the Comets have sold out 85 consecutive regular…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed defenseman Joe Faust to a professional tryout contract. Faust, 26, has skated in 15 games with the Idaho Steelheads this season collecting eight assists.…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Vancouver Canucks have reassigned defenseman Mackenze Stewart from the Kalamazoo Wings to the Comets. Stewart, 22, has appeared in 11 games with the Wings this season…
Earlier today, the Utica Comets players, coaches, and staff bussed down the road to the Rescue Mission of Utica to personally deliver 250 turkeys and other Thanksgiving goods to local families in need. Comets players first unloaded the turkeys…
Written and photographed by those who lived and breathed it, ‘A Comets Story’ is a commemorative fifth anniversary book that recaps everything through the first five seasons of Utica Comets hockey. The 240-page hard cover coffee-table style…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Philip Holm from the Utica Comets and reassigned defenseman Patrick Wiercioch. Holm, 25, leads Comets defensemen in scoring this season,…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Hartford Wolf Pack by a score of 4-1 Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Carter Bancks put the Comets up 1-0 seven minutes into the game, firing a wrister past Chris Nell. Nikolay Goldobin and…
Tonight will mark the end of a long and exciting AHL career for Steeve Lemay that both started and ended in Utica. Mike Murray of the AHL will present Lemay with an award prior to the Comets game against the Hartford Wolfpack. Lemay began his AHL career…
UTICA COMETS (6-7-1) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (6-8-3) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #HFDvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Belleville Senators by a score of 7-1 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The Comets tied the franchise record for goals scored in a game and largest margin of victory. The first period went scoreless,…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson confirmed today that Darren Archibald underwent successful surgery after suffering a facial fracture. Darren Archibald sustained a facial fracture to his cheek bone on Wednesday, November 8 during…
UTICA COMETS (5-7-1) vs. BELLEVILLE SENATORS (8-7-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BELvsUTI Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Vancouver Canucks have reassigned defenseman Anton Cederholm from the Kalamazoo Wings to the Utica Comets. Cederholm, 22, has dressed in 10 games with the Wings this…
Laval, Qué. – The Utica Comets fell to the Laval Rocket by a score of 5-4 Wednesday night at Place Bell. Daniel Carr struck less than five minutes into the game with a power play goal. Peter Holland and Michael McCarron had the assists.…
For the third consecutive year, the Utica Comets hosted their coloring contest for area elementary schools. The contest ran from October 11 through November 10, with a grand prize worth $10,000 in educational prizes including iPads and street hockey…
UTICA COMETS (5-6-1) vs. LAVAL ROCKET (8-5-2) Place Bell, 7:30 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsLAV Tonight’s…
With this being the first year the Jr. Comets being a full fledged Tier I youth hockey program, let’s take a look at what some of the differences and benefits are to playing at this level. Director of the Junior Comets Bill Horton says it all starts…
Earlier today, Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced that Adam Pawlick has been named Vice President of the Comets. Pawlick will oversee the entirety of the business operations for the Comets, focusing primarily on Ticketing, Corporate Sales,…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson has announced that the club has signed forward Brendan Woods to an AHL contract. Woods, 25, has skated in six games with the Comets registering one goal and 24 penalty minutes. The Humboldt, Saskatchewan native…
Utica, NY – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Michael Garteig from the Utica Comets to the Kalamazoo Wings. Garteig, 25, has appeared in two games with the Kalamazoo Wings this season posting a record…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Charlotte Checkers by a score of 5-2 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Nicolas Roy netted the game’s first goal with 3:29 to go in the opening frame, intercepting a pass from Evan McEneny…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned center Reid Boucher and goaltender Thatcher Demko to the Utica Comets. Boucher, 24, ranks second on the Comets in scoring this season with…
UTICA, N.Y. - Earlier today, the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium held an unveiling ceremony for its new POW Chair Memorial in Section 215 of the inner concourse. The ceremony, led by Rick Redmond, General Manager of the Adirondack…
UTICA COMETS (5-5-1) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (9-3-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #CHAvsUTI…
With a little over two months until the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic at the Adirondack Bank Center, let us take a look back on the history of the event. The American Hockey League first held an All-Star Game during the 1941–42 season in Cleveland,…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell the to the Charlotte Checkers by a score of 5-2 Wednesday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Andrew Miller gave Charlotte an early 1-0 lead, sneaking around the Comets defense and putting a shot behind Richard…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League and NHL Network today announced a schedule of 10 AHL games, including one Utica Comets game. to be aired live on NHL Network during the 2017-18 regular season. “As…
UTICA COMETS (5-4-1) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (8-3-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #CHAvsUTI…
On Sunday, Season Ticket Members will have the chance to spend their football Sunday with the entire Comets roster of players and coaches. Meet the Team, Meet the Building, will take place this Sunday from 1-4 at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled center Reid Boucher from the Utica Comets. Boucher, 24, ranks second on the Comets in scoring this season with 10 points (3-7-10) in 10 games.…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Brendan Gaunce from the Utica Comets. Gaunce, 23, collected two goals and an assist on a five-game conditioning stint with the Comets this season.…
On Friday, November 10, during the Utica Comets 7 pm puck drop against the Charlotte Checkers, the Comets will honor those men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms, with their annual Military Appreciation Night. Friday…
In honor of both the Comets fifth season and the fifteenth anniversary of the Rob Esche Save of the Day Foundation, the two entities are partnering together to bring smiles to the faces of a member of our Comets family who need some extra love and support…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has assigned center Jayson Megna to the Utica Comets. Megna, 27, played one game with the Canucks and has collected one assist and four penalty minutes in four games…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans 3-2 in a shootout Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The first period went scoreless despite the Comets having five power plays, including an extended five-on-three that…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Thatcher Demko from the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, the Canucks have reassigned goaltender Michael Garteig to the Comets…
UTICA COMETS (4-4-1) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (6-4-0) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #RCHvsUTI…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Binghamton Devils by a score of 2-1 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. Nathan Bastian netted the first goal of the game with 1:44 remaining in the opening frame, firing a bad angle shot that somehow…
Utica, N.Y. - Tickets for the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Turning Stone Resort Casino are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at the Labatt Blue Ticket Entrance of the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium…
UTICA COMETS (4-3-1) vs. BINGHANTON DEVILS (4-2-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #BNGvsUTI Tonight’s…
Last night, the Adirondack Bank Center opened its doors for the Utica Comets fifth season home opener. Despite a shootout loss, the night was one of the more special ones to take place at The AUD, with an array of new amenities and game day events that…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has assigned forward Anton Rodin to the Utica Comets. Rodin, 26, has appeared in three games for the Comets this season recording two assists (0-2-2). In 2016-17,…
Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Comets fell to the Rochester Americans 4-3 in a shootout in their home opener at the Adirondack Bank Center. Hudson Fasching struck 14 seconds into the game to take an early 1-0 lead. C.J. Smith and Kyle Criscuolo had the…
Utica, NY - The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets goaltender Thatcher Demko has been selected as the CCM/AHL Goaltender of the Month for October. Demko helped the Comets through the gauntlet of a season-opening seven-game road…
UTICA COMETS (4-3-0) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (4-4-1) Adirondack Bank Center, 7 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #RCHvsUTI…
It has been 200 days since the Utica Comets have played a game on home ice. Tonight, the newly remodeled Adirondack Bank Center will once again play host to the boys in blue and green and their devoted fans. As we prepare for the excitement tonight,…
UTICA, N.Y. - The week of the Comets home opener kicked off in exciting fashion, with two art unveilings in Zuhaus, part of the 26,000-square foot renovation. A group of the Comets staff, AUD Authority, and family & friends gathered together…
With opening night just over 48 hours away, it’s officially time to get excited about the fifth season of Comets hockey. And what better way to get pumped up for Wednesday than to think about all of the new concession options that are coming to…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Anton Rodin from the Utica Comets. Rodin, 26, has appeared in three games for the Comets this season recording two assists (0-2-2). In 2016-17,…
Charlotte, N.C. – The Utica Comets defeated the Charlotte Checkers by a score of 6-3 Sunday afternoon at the Bojangles Coliseum. The game got off to a fast start with Carter Bancks and Patrick Brown dropping the gloves at the opening faceoff. The…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled center Jayson Megna from the Utica Comets. Megna, 27, has collected one assist and four penalty minutes in four games with the Comets in 2017-18. He…
UTICA COMETS (3-3-0) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (6-2-0) Bojangles Coliseum, 1 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCHA Today’s…
Charlotte, N.C. – The Utica Comets fell to the Charlotte Checkers by a score of 5-1 Saturday night at the Bojangles Coliseum. Neither team could find the back of the net in the opening frame. The Comets dominated in their defensive zone, allowing…
UTICA COMETS (3-2-0) vs. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS (5-2-0) Bojangles Coliseum, 6 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsCHA Tonight’s…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has assigned forwards Michael Chaput and Cole Cassels to the Utica Comets. Chaput, 25, has appeared in four games for the Comets this season, recording two points…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Thatcher Demko to the Utica Comets. Demko, 21, has appeared in four games for the Comets this season, posting a record of 3-1-0. His…
There will be new uniforms for Comets' fans to familiarize themselves with at the Adirondack Bank Center this coming season. Early on in the AHL season, during a two-week period, the Charlotte Checkers and Comets will get to know each other well. …
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has assigned center Brendan Ganuce to the Utica Comets on a conditioning assignment. Gaunce, 23, registered five assists and 33 penalty minutes in 57 games for the…
The Comets are just over a week away from their home opener on November 1; aside from the inaugural season, this is set to be the most anticipated home opener to date, as next Wednesday will serve as the officially unveiling for the 26,000-square foot…
When it comes to youth hockey coaches, there may not be a better group than what the Jr. Comets have. The Jr. Comets boast nine coaches who have played NCAA Division I/III and/or professional hockey. That staff includes Comets’ president Robert…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Patrick Wiercioch and goaltender Thatcher Demko from the Utica Comets. Wiercioch, 27, has registered a goal in two games with the Comets this…
Rochester, N.Y. – The Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans 5-1 at Blue Cross Arena Saturday Night. For the fifth straight game, the Comets scored the first goal. Darren Archibald tucked home a power play goal at the 3:42 mark of the opening…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Patrick Wiercioch to the Utica Comets. Wiercioch, 27, has registered a goal in two games with the Comets this season. In 2016-17,…
UTICA COMETS (2-2-0) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (2-2-0) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsRCH…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Patrick Wiercioch from the Utica Comets. Wiercioch, 27, has registered a goal in two games with the Comets this season. In 2016-17,…
In all the fun and friendliness that comes with watching the stars of today and tomorrow during AHL All-Star Classic, it is important to remember those who paved the way for today’s modern game. Formed in 2006, the American Hockey League Hall of…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the Comets Fan Fest, presented by Galaxy Communications and Murphy Excavating, will take place on Saturday, November 4, from 3-7 pm, prior to puck drop between the Comets and Rochester Americans.…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled center Michael Chaput from the Utica Comets. Chaput, 25, has appeared in four games for the Utica Comets this season, recording two points (1-1-2) and…
It was another positive weekend in the realm of Utica Jr. Comets hockey. Two teams picked up big wins and another took a giant leap in the right direction. In the Jr. Comets game of the week, the 2003 team faced off against the Springfield Rifles. The…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has loaned forward Danny Moynihan to the Kalamazoo Wings. Moynihan, 21, did not dress in the first four games with the Comets. The forward amassed 52 points (22-30-52)…
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Utica Comets beat the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 3-2 Saturday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. The Comets scored first for the fourth consecutive game, this time off the stick of Nikolay Goldobin eight minutes…
UTICA COMETS (1-2-0) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (1-1-1) Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsSYR…
Rochester, NY – The Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans by a score of 2-0 on Friday night at the Blue Cross Arena. Nikolay Goldobin struck 46 seconds into the game, capitalizing on a turnover behind the Americans net. Reid Boucher…
UTICA COMETS (0-2-0) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (2-0-0) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsRCH Tonight’s…
Brendan Woods is no stranger to Utica, New York. His mother is from the area and still has relatives that live here. He also has ties to hockey in Utica as well as the Comets. Woods’ father, Bob, was roommates with Comets Director of Hockey Operations…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson has announced that the club has signed forward Brendan Woods to a professional tryout contract. Woods, 25, skated in 24 games with the Charlotte Checkers last season registering six points (3-3-6)…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Anton Cederholm from the Utica Comets to the Kalamazoo Wings. Cederholm, 22, did not dress in either of the Comets two games…
TEACHING LEADERSHIP AT A YOUNG AGE Being named the captain of a sports team is typically held as a big honor, especially at a young age. However, being a captain also holds great responsibility. With the captains from the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Utica Jr.…
Toronto, Ont. – The Utica Comets were defeated 4-3 by the Toronto Marlies Sunday night at Ricoh Coliseum. The Comets scored the first goal for the second consecutive game coming off the stick of Carter Bancks four and half minutes into the opening…
UTICA COMETS (0-1-0) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (1-0-0) Ricoh Coliseum, 4:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Tonight's Game:…
Toronto, Ont. – The Utica Comets fell by a score of 3-1 to the Toronto Marlies Saturday night at the Ricoh Coliseum. The Comets struck first blood courtesy of Nikolay Goldobin just 6:30 into the opening period. Reid Boucher and Alexis D’Aoust…
UTICA COMETS (0-0-0) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (0-0-0) Ricoh Coliseum, 4:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #UTIvsTOR Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets general manager Ryan Johnson announced the opening night roster that includes 27 players to start the 2017-18 season. The Comets begin the regular season on Saturday afternoon at the Ricoh Coliseum against the Toronto Marlies…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson has announced that the club has signed forward Cameron Darcy to a professional tryout contract. Darcy, 23, split the 2016-17 season between the Syracuse Crunch (3-4-7) and the Kalamazoo Wings…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Comets have reduced their roster by two players. The current roster stands at 27 players. The following player has been reassigned to Kalamazoo by the Vancouver Canucks: Mackenze…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today the club’s 23-man roster to start the 2017-18 season. In addition, Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced one roster move, giving the Comets a total of 29 players.…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have acquired defenseman Derrick Pouliot from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Andrey Pedan and a fourth round selection in the 2018 NHL Entry…
EARLY TOURNAMENT GOOD MEASURING STICK FOR JR. COMETS The Utica Jr. Comets kicked off their 2017-18 game schedule this past weekend, with the 2003-2006 birth year teams taking part in the Canadiens Cup in Toronto, Ontario. While the four teams saw mixed…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Comets have reduced their pre-season roster by four players. The Comets currently have a total of 29 players on the pre-season roster. The following players have been…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their opening night roster by four players. The following players have been assigned to Utica: Anton Rodin - Right Wing Michael Chaput - Center Jayson…
Syracuse, NY – The Utica Comets defeated the Syracuse Crunch in the back half of their home-and-home pre-season series by a score of 3-1 on Sunday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena. The first period saw a lack of offense, with both…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Comets have reduced their pre-season roster by three players. The Comets currently have a total of 29 players on the pre-season roster. The following players have been…
Rome, NY – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 3-2 Saturday night at the Bill Fleet Rink at Kennedy Arena. The Crunch struck just two and a half minutes into the game courtesy of Daniel Walcott. Michael Peca and Alex Gallant…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by three players. The following players have been assigned to Utica: Nikolay Goldobin - Right Wing Philip Holm - Defense The…
The Comets are prepared to kick off their 5th anniversary season on September 30, with a home preseason game vs. the Syracuse Crunch. For the third time in the history of the Comets’ preseason, they will host this game at John F. Kennedy Arena…
On September 28, Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo arrived at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome to make a pair of special announcements. Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. took to the podium first, and spoke to the correlation between Governor…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster. The following players have been assigned to Utica: Guillaume Brisebois - Defense Jalen Chatfield - Defense Thatcher Demko…
The current West End Expansion Project is not the only addition coming to The AUD this fall. On September 27, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente announced the 10-year, multi-million-dollar naming rights partnership between The AUD Authority and…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today the team’s training camp roster which comprises of 15 forwards, nine defensemen and two goaltenders. The following players have been assigned by the Vancouver Canucks:…
The Utica Jr. Comets 2003-2006 birth year teams kicked off their 2017-18 season over the weekend. The season started with a two-day training camp at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The camp mirrored that of an NHL or AHL training camp, and included on-ice…
Utica, N.Y. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by ten players. The following players have been assigned to Utica: Carcone, Michael - Right Wing Laplante, Yan-Pavel…
Utica, N.Y. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by three players. The following players will attend the Utica Comets Training Camp: Carter Bancks - Left Wing Wacey…
As the Utica Comets prepare for their upcoming season, the younger Comets are set to do the same, beginning this weekend. For the first time in their history, the Jr. Comets will host their own two-day training camp this weekend for select age groups,…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by four players. The following player has been assigned to his junior team: Jakob Stukel …
Earlier this week, the Utica Comets officially announced their promotional schedule for the 2017-18 season, which will also be their fifth season in existence. The season is sure to be a memorable one, with a new coach at the helm, a new fifth anniversary…
With less than three weeks until the Utica Comets' pre-season opener, coach Trent Cull is already at work. Joining a new organization, familiarizing himself with a new city, and following in the steps of a successful and popular coach, Cull has much…
The Comets aren’t the only local business who are celebrating a milestone this fall. Aqua Vino, the restaurant owned by Comets President Robert Esche, heads into its tenth anniversary this fall; today, September 5, 2007, was the soft opening of…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the team will play a home-and-home preseason series against the Syracuse Crunch, beginning on Saturday, September 30. The Comets will host the first game of the series at the…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed goaltender Michael Garteig to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Garteig, 25, dressed in 22 games with the Aces last season, posting…
Earlier this summer, the Utica Comets staff sent out a survey to its valued Season Ticket Members to ask for some feedback about different aspects of the organization, ranging from ticketing to game day operations to concessions. The staff has had some…
With the fifth season in franchise history quickly approaching, big things are to come for the Comets' merchandise department. New Director of Merchandising for the Comets, Sarah Colson, has worked diligently this summer to revamp the merchandise…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that Curtis Sanford has been named Player Development Goaltending Consultant and Utica-native Josh Gagnon has been promoted to Video Coach. “We’re excited to have…
With only four short weeks until all skaters and netminders are headed to Vancouver to begin Canucks’ training camp, Comets Tales caught up with three fan-favorites to talk about their summer preparations. The days of coming to training camp to…
The Nexus Center is (literally) all about connections, and how to intertwine different sports and entertainment facets of Utica’s community into one. CEO of MVG and President of the Utica Comets Robert Esche has worked with local leaders to develop…
Comets Tales : Meet Jaime Sifers With parts of eight AHL seasons experience behind him, Jaime Sifers hasn't skated a single game at The AUD – yet. This is going to change come November 1. The newly signed Comets defenseman is anxious…
A couple of months ago, the current construction project at the Utica Memorial Auditorium unearthed a pleasant surprise that brought construction and development of The AUD full circle. While disassembling the area around the Labatt Blue Ticket Entrance,…
On July 26, the Comets announced Ryan Johnson as General Manager of the Utica Comets – their first in franchise history. And on the heels of the hockey operations revamp comes a new business operations department, spearheaded by VP of Corporate…
Zuhaus – which means ‘at home’ in German, is the only loge seating area across the American Hockey League that provides guests with a luxurious, comfortable and exclusive feel while enjoying the game on the ice. Think of it as a private…
Utica, NY– Vancouver Canucks President, Hockey Operations, Trevor Linden announced new roles within the club’s Hockey Operations department today. Ryan Johnson was named General Manager of the Utica Comets and Gary Agnew joins Utica…
Southwest Michigan and the Mohawk Valley have always had one thing in common – the love of hockey. The similarities run deeper this season as the Kalamazoo Wings rejoin the Utica Comets in the Vancouver Canucks development system. Kalamazoo is…
By now, everyone knows that October will bring the addition of premium seating options to The AUD. The West End Expansion project is moving full steam ahead, as the six executive suites and loge seating area are visible when driving on Oriskany Street.…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed defenseman Jaime Sifers to a two-year American Hockey League contract. Sifers, 34, has spent the last three season with the Columbus Blue…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has re-signed defenseman Evan McEneny to a two-year, two-way contract. “Evan put up good numbers in his first full season on the Comets blue line in 2016-17,”…
If you are a woman, and you have been to a Comets game at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, you have probably experienced one of the biggest frustrations out there – a long, never-ending bathroom line. The AUD, constructed over 60 years ago in 1959,…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks President Trevor Linden announced today that the Kalamazoo Wings have signed a one-year agreement to be the ECHL affiliate of the Canucks and Utica Comets for the 2017-18 season. “We are pleased to announce a new partnership…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets and the American Hockey League have announced the 2017-18 regular season schedule. The fifth season of Comets hockey will begin with a pair of weekend games in Toronto when they face the Marlies on October 7 at 3 p.m. and…
Utica NY, - Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed forward Darren Archibald to an American Hockey League contract for the 2017-18 season. Archibald, 27, has spent the previous four seasons with…
The Utica Comets were honored on Wednesday evening during the American Hockey League Awards Gala with the Eastern Conference Fan Experience Excellence Award for the 2016-17 season. The event, which took place at the AHL's annual meeting of…
Phase I Construction at the Utica Memorial Auditorium has been underway for almost two months, with progress visible to those driving on Oriskany St West. The project, which will be completed by the start of the Comets 2017-18 season, will add women’s…
Earlier today the Vancouver Canucks announced Trent Cull as the man to lead the Utica Comets into the fifth season. Cull played ten seasons of professional hockey and most recently completed a memorable season with the Syracuse Crunch as the assistant…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manger Jim Benning announced today that Trent Cull has been named head coach of the Utica Comets. Cull becomes the second head coach in Comets history joining Utica from the Syracuse Crunch where he served as assistant…
Less than 200 miles down the thruway, travelers will find the newly constructed HarborCenter, a development featuring two NHL-sized ice rinks and a direct connection to a third rink at the First Niagara Center, the home of the Buffalo Sabres. The HarborCenter…
On Thursday, June 22, the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) of the City of Utica discussed at length the sale of the 318.8-1-52./1 Whitesboro Street Property, also known as Washington Courts, to The AUD Authority and Oneida County to be utilized for development…
An offseason at 400 Oriskany St W is usually filled with endless thoughts of the next hockey season with everyone anxiously awaiting October. However, this summer The AUD is anything but quiet as the sounds of continual construction fill the…
Utica, NY - Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority (UMVMAA) Chairman Carl Annese announced today that the board, in conjunction with co-applicant Oneida County, has submitted the City of Utica’s Urban Renewal Agency Application to purchase…
Vancouver, BC - The Vancouver Canucks announced Head Coach Travis Green’s coaching staff today, naming Newell Brown, Nolan Baumgartner, Doug Jarvis and Manny Malhotra assistant coaches, Dan Cloutier goaltending coach, Glenn Carnegie skill coach…
The U District, an area devoted to Arts, Sports, and Entertainment, has the ability to change the landscape of downtown Utica. The District, containing the Nexus Center, American Craft Beer Museum and Innovation Center, Utica Commons Casino and the evolving…
The history of beer in Utica is a rich one, dating back to the 1800s. Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. is looking to bring history to the present and carry it through the future with the American Craft Beer Museum and Innovation Center.…
Those of you who have been to Lake Placid, New York, are familiar with the basics: it’s a small town in upstate New York that gains most of its revenue from tournament-based sports recreation play. This is the exact foot traffic and critical mass…
When Mayor John T. McKennan came up with the idea for a central hub of activity in Utica, New York, he had no idea that sixty years later, in 2017, similar minds would piggyback on his innovative plan to make The AUD and its surrounding area the place…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has re-signed defenseman Andrey Pedan to a one-year, two-way contract. “Andrey had a good season in Utica and we’re pleased to re-sign him,” said…
Vancouver, B.C. — Vancouver Canucks General Manger Jim Benning announced today that the team has named Travis Green as Head Coach. Green becomes the 19th Head Coach in Canucks history after being promoted from his role as Head Coach of the club’s…
The fourth season for the Utica Comets is in the books. While it was a season that unfortunately did not result in playoff hockey, the seven months of hockey that fans witnessed at The AUD brought about some exciting changes coupled with building upon…
Adam Pawlick has an interesting past. Originally from Whitesboro (NY), prior to joining the Comets' staff this past fall, Pawlick played three seasons professionally for the Pensacola Ice Flyers hockey team. Stepping away from skating (after winning…
Syracuse, NY – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 5-2 on Saturday Night at the OnCenter War Memorial Arena to conclude the 2016-17 season. 5:24 into the game, Henri Ikonen scored his sixth of the year on a rebound. The goal…
UTICA COMETS (35-31-9) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (37-24-14) Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – Darren Archibald makes Comets history as the team defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack by a 5-4 score on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. With a Toronto Marlies win against St. John’s, the Comets playoff hopes remain…
UTICA COMETS (34-31-9) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (24-44-6) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets suffered the third consecutive loss with a 7-2 score against the Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Just 1:20 into the game, Erik Condra scored his 14th of the year on a one-timer from…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today the club has recalled forward Marco Roy. Roy, 22, has dressed in 23 games with the Utica Comets this season posting one goal, five assists (1-5-6) and six penalty…
UTICA COMETS (34-30-9) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (35-24-14) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Richard Bachman and forwards Nikolay Goldobin and Yan-Pavel Laplante to the Utica Comets. Bachman, 29, has split the season between…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed forward Zack MacEwen to an amateur tryout contract. MacEwen, 20, recently finished his season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets were shutout by Charlie Lindgren and the St. John’s IceCaps by a 1-0 score on Sunday afternoon at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The two teams skated to an aggressive scoreless first period. Nine penalties were…
UTICA COMETS (34-29-9) vs. ST. JOHN'S ICECAPS (34-29-10) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 3:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Rochester, NY – The Utica Comets fell to the Rochester Americans by a score of 5-0 on Saturday night at the Blue Cross Arena. 3:59 into the game, Cole Schneider scored his 23rd of the year with a power play goal from Patrick Mullen and Tim Kennedy.…
UTICA COMETS (34-28-9) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (30-39-2) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 3-1 on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. On the second power play of the night, Joseph LaBate deflected a Colby Robak shot for his sixth goal of the season at…
UTICA COMETS (33-28-9) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (40-26-5) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Our story: Last August, our grandson, Spencer, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, shortly after turning 2 years old. Imagine Alzheimer’s but in children. That’s what Sanfilippo is like. But instead of striking adults later in their lives,…
Utica, NY – Utica Comets President Robert Esche has announced the details to Fan Appreciation Week, celebrated over the final three regular season home games. The weeks’ worth of celebration for the best fans in the American Hockey League…
A half a century ago, the 1967-68 Clinton Comets proved to be one of the most elite teams ever compiled in sports. This past weekend, eight members from the unstoppable 67-68 Comets reunited under the cables of The AUD for a commemorative banner raising…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that Friday’s game will be a night to raise awareness for Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare, fatal genetic disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. The game on April 7 will consist of…
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Utica Comets beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a shootout by a score of 3-2 on Sunday evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Cody Kunyk deflected a Jordan Subban slap shot to give the Comets a 1-0 lead 2:28 into the game.…
UTICA COMETS (32-28-9) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (47-19-3) Mohegan Sun Arena, 3:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets defeated the Rochester Americans by a score of 5-3 on Saturday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The win was the Comets’ eighth straight win on home ice. Kyle Bonis opened the scoring just four minutes into…
UTICA COMETS (31-28-9) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (28-37-2) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Rochester, NY – The Utica Comets tested Linus Ullmark early and often but lost by a score of 5-2 on Friday night at the Blue Cross Arena. The two teams skated to a scoreless first period with Ullmark making 12 saves and fending off all forms…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today the club has loaned forward Marco Roy to the Alaska Aces. Roy, 22, has dressed in 23 games with the Utica Comets this season posting one goal, five assists (1-5-6) and…
UTICA COMETS (31-27-9) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (27-37-2) Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets continue the growing streak of sellout games at the Utica Memorial Auditorium with a current running total of 93 games. In addition, the Comets have sold out 78 consecutive regular season games. The current AHL record for…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets are proud to announce that Derek Hulak has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Mohawk Valley during the 2016-17 season. Hulak…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has re-assigned forward Joseph LaBate to the Utica Comets. LaBate, 23, has registered 1.8 hits per game in 13 appearances with the Canucks this season. The…
UTICA, NY – Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has returned forward Emerson Clark on loan to the Tulsa Oilers. Clark, 24, skated in two games with the Comets and 10 games with the Chicago Wolves…
If the walls of the Arena over on Kirkland Avenue in Clinton could speak, Pierre Prevost's name would be in conversation. Two full seasons skating in Clinton (1967-68 & 1969-70) is all it took for the Cornwall, Ontario native to remain in the…
Back in the fall, Curtis Valk had a plan – to make the Utica Comets' final cut. 60-plus games later, the diminutive forward is enjoying his most productive of three professional seasons. Grit and determination remain key ingredients to Valk's…
Wilkes-Barre, PA - The Utica Comets peppered Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith but suffered a 2-1 regulation loss on Sunday afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The teams battled through a scoreless first period with a high shot total favoring the Comets…
UTICA COMETS (31-26-9) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (45-18-3) Mohegan Sun Arena, 3:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Syracuse, NY - The Utica Comets surrendered three goals in the third period and lost to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 5-1 on Saturday night at the War Memorial Arena. The Comets tallied the first goal of the game at 10:27 of period one with a slap…
UTICA COMETS (31-25-9) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (32-22-11) OnCenter War Memorial Arena, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Albany, NY - The Utica Comets continued to overpower the Albany Devils in the season series with a 2-1 win in a shootout on Friday night at the Times Union Center. The teams skated to a scoreless first period with the Comets outshooting the Devils by…
UTICA COMETS (30-25-9) vs. ALBANY DEVILS (34-27-4) Times Union Center, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
It has been a dizzying hockey season so far for Emerson Clark, and four weeks lie ahead. "It's a good move and I'm happy to be here," says Emerson Clark of joining the Utica Comets on March 8. It has become all too familiar for Clark.…
Six months ago, three Jr. Comets teams came to the Utica Memorial Auditorium to participate in the mentorship draft. That evening, every player on the 2004 AAA, 2006 AAA, and 2006 AA Utica Jr. Comets teams were selected in a draft by players from the…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed forward Brett McKenzie to an amateur tryout contract. McKenzie, 20, recently finished his season in the Ontario Hockey League with the North Bay…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets President Robert Esche has announced the details of the night to honor the 1967-68 Clinton Comets on April 1 against the Rochester Americans. The Comets will celebrate the unforgettable season of the 1967-68 Clinton Comets…
PeeWee (2004/2005 birth years) and Bantam (2002/2003 birth years) Monday, March 27th 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm – PeeWee 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm – Goalie Session (All PeeWee and Bantam Goalies) 6:40 pm - 7:40 pm – Bantam Tuesday, March…
It is nearly impossible for Dave Armstrong to reach his seat in time for the start of a Utica Comets game at The AUD. Being a part of the 1967-68 Clinton Comets Walker Cup championship team has much to do with his tardiness. Armstrong understands…
Providence, RI – The Utica Comets continued to roll with a 5-2 win on Sunday afternoon against the Providence Bruins at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Jake Virtanen tallied the first goal of the game with a solo rush into the offensive zone at…
UTICA COMETS (29-25-9) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (36-18-9) Dunkin’ Donuts Center, 3:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Bridgeport, CT – The Utica Comets lost to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers by a 4-1 score on Saturday night at the Webster Bank Arena. Andrew Rowe scored on a one-timer to begin the scoring at 10:17 of the first period. His 10th of the year was assisted…
UTICA COMETS (29-24-9) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (37-22-2) Webster Bank Arena, 7:30 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets defeated the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 4-3 on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Borna Rendulic struck first with 6:38 remaining in the opening period, firing a wrist shot past Mike McKenna for his 12th…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed forward Max French to an amateur tryout contract. French, 24, recently completed his senior season at Bentley University playing in 38 games ranking…
UTICA COMETS (28-24-9) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (31-20-11) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Alexandre Grenier to the Utica Comets. Grenier, 25, has appeared in 54 games with Utica this season where he ranks tied for third on the team…
During Borden Smith's years as a Clinton Comet, he produced his share of memorable moments. During eight seasons with the Comets, Smith was a major offensive contributor. He netted 50-plus goals four times and twice topped the 60-goal mark. He finished…
The Syracuse Stars announced today that next year’s Pee-Wee Quebec Tournament team will be coached by Utica Jr. Comets coaches Robert Esche and Adam Pawlick. Esche and Pawlick, who coached this year’s team, will return to Quebec City in February…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets battered the Binghamton Senators by a score of 5-0 on Sunday afternoon at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Darren Archibald opened the scoring with his 19th of the year at 8:31 of the first period on the power play. Curtis…
UTICA COMETS (27-24-9) vs. BINGHAMTON SENATORS (24-33-4) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 3:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Allentown, PA – The Utica Comets lost by a score of 4-1 to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday night at the PPL Center. Colin McDonald scored just 41 seconds into the game with a one-timer past Michael Garteig. His 22nd of the season was assisted…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Joseph LaBate from the Utica Comets. LaBate, 23, has appeared in five games with the Canucks and in 29 games for Utica this season, recording…
UTICA COMETS (27-23-9) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (38-18-3) PPL Center, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets secured the team’s sixth straight win with a 2-1 regulation victory against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Thatcher Demko and Jaroslav Halak picked up where they…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Alexandre Grenier from the Utica Comets. Grenier, 25, has appeared in two games with the Canucks and in 54 games with Utica this season…
UTICA COMETS (26-23-9) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (36-19-3) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Jack Kane is a pretty good source on just how dominant the 1967-68 Clinton Comets were in the Eastern Hockey League. Performance is often inversely proportional to fame. By today's standards, the 67-68 Clinton Comets, at the very least, would star…
UTICA, NY – Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has acquired forward Emerson Clark. Clark, 24, has skated in 10 games this season with the Chicago Wolves registering four points (2-2-4) and seven…
Wacey Hamilton is rapidly approaching his 150th game in a Utica Comets jersey. Over the past three seasons skating in the Mohawk Valley, the one constant for Hamilton – teammate Carter Bancks. The friendship and partnership forged by the duo in…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets won on Sunday afternoon against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers by a score of 2-1 to complete a weekend sweep at the Utica Memorial Auditoruim. Carter Bancks began the scoring with his eighth of the year 11:41 into the…
UTICA COMETS (25-23-9) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (35-18-3) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 3:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – Thatcher Demko made 38 saves for his first professional shutout as the Utica Comets beat the Albany Devils by a score of 3-0. The teams battled to a scoreless tie through the first 20 minutes. Demko turned aside 11 shots while…
UTICA COMETS (24-23-9) vs. ALBANY DEVILS (32-24-2) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets exploded for an early lead to beat the Binghamton Senators by a score of 5-2 on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Comets struck early with three goals in a matter of 1:54. Prior to the goal spurt, Curtis…
UTICA COMETS (23-23-9) vs. BINGHAMTON SENATORS (23-30-3) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Just like his Comets players today, coach Travis Green's professional roots begins in the AHL. As the American Hockey League kicked off its 55th season, Green was making the jump from juniors, to the pros. In many ways, it was a whole different world…
BRENDAN GAUNCE AND RICHARD BACHMAN REASSIGNED & RECALLED Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forwards Alexandre Grenier, Borna Rendulic, Joseph LaBate and defenseman Evan McEneny…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Jordan Subban to the Utica Comets. Subban, 21, has appeared in 46 games with Utica this season where he currently leads defensemen in goals…
UTICA, NY – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Michael Garteig from the Alaska Aces to the Utica Comets. Garteig, 25, has dressed in 22 games with the Aces this season, posting a record of 11-6-2 along…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Richard Bachman and forward Borna Rendulic from the Utica Comets. Bachman, 29, has appeared in 26 games with the Comets this season,…
Utica, NY - Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has released defenseman Alex Wall from his professional tryout contract. Wall, 26, has dressed in 49 games in the ECHL this season with the Adirondack Thunder…
Andy Zilch wears many hats for the Utica Comets. Initially replacing Brendan Burke as the team's radio voice and travel director, Zilch was welcomed aboard last August. A closer look inside the St. Louis native's evolving job description…
Those of us who remember our coaches from days of youth sports will picture names, maybe faces, and whether he/she was a good coach or not. For Comets President Robert Esche, memories of coaches from years past were, for the most part, nothing but memories.…
Binghamton, NY – The Utica Comets scored three unanswered goals to complete a comeback against the Binghamton Senators on Saturday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Ryan Flanagan scored the first period’s lone goal…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Joseph LaBate and defenseman Jordan Subban from the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher…
UTICA COMETS (22-23-9) vs. BINGHAMTON SENATORS (23-28-3) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins by a score of 2-1 on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Jordan Subban drew first blood at the 10:25 mark of the first period with a blistering wrist shot. Subban’s…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Alexandre Grenier and defenseman Evan McEneny from the Utica Comets. Grenier, 25, has appeared in 51 games for Utica this season where he currently…
UTICA COMETS (21-23-9) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (37-14-3) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter |…
Colby and Colleen Robak just celebrated a Valentine's Day to remember, by becoming parents for the very first time. After last Wednesday's Comets' game at The AUD with the Toronto Marlies, Colby Robak appeared relaxed. Skating throughout…
Buffalo, NY – The Utica Comets lost in overtime to the Rochester Americans by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday night at the KeyBank Center. The Comets struck first with a deflection from Cody Kunyk at 14:38 of the first period. Jake Virtanen moved the…
UTICA COMETS (21-23-8) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (21-29-2) KeyBank Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Albany, NY – The Utica Comets struck twice in the third period to secure a 3-2 win against the Albany Devils on Monday afternoon at the Time Union Center. The Comets were able to outshoot the Devils by a margin of 14-8 during the first frame. However,…
UTICA COMETS (20-23-8) vs. ALBANY DEVILS (30-22-2) Times Union Center, 1:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets suffered a 7-4 defeat to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Sunday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Jordan Subban struck first for the Comets, burying a wrister past goaltender Alex Lyon. Borna Rendulic and Michael Carcone…
UTICA COMETS (20-22-8) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (33-16-2) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 3:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Springfield, MA - The Utica Comets fell to the Springfield Thunderbirds by a score of 5-2 on Friday night at the MassMutual Center. The Thunderbirds jumped out to an early lead with a goal from Mackenzie Weegar 5:30 into the game. The defenseman scored…
UTICA COMETS (20-21-8) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (17-23-9) MassMutual Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets, in partnership with the Boilermaker Road Race and the Save of the Day Foundation, are proud to announce the first ever Sneaks ‘N Skates Sports Equipment Drive. The drive will take place during the Comets’ upcoming…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. It was the first home win for the Comets since January 11. Andreas Johnsson gave the Marlies a 1-0 lead with three…
UTICA COMETS (19-21-8) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (24-21-4) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
The Utica Jr. Comets Mite Red team coached by Adam Kernan and Kris Smith went 4-0 in route to win the championship at the Cortland Fire on Ice Tournament this past weekend. The Jr. Comets team showed a tremendous amount of effort and teamwork throughout…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Brendan Gaunce from the Utica Comets. Gaunce, 22, has played four games with the Comets this season and recorded three points (2-1-3) and…
When it comes to the team's physical well-being, the Utica Comets have that covered. Prepared to address virtually any potential injury, the players have an army of health care professionals at their ready – primary care, orthopedic, dental…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets fell to the Syracuse Crunch by a score of 3-2 on a snowy Sunday evening at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Crunch struck first as Adam Erne buried a rebound for his 11th goal of the year. Mathieu Brodeur and Slater…
UTICA COMETS (19-20-8) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (24-15-9) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 5:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Springfield, MA– The Utica Comets tallied two goals within the first 1:28 and were able to protect the lead for a 2-1 victory against the Springfield Thunderbirds on Saturday night at the MassMutual Center. Brendan Gaunce tallied the first goal…
UTICA COMETS (18-20-8) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (17-21-9) MassMutual Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets fell to the Toronto Marlies by a score of 6-4 on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Brendan Gaunce opened the scoring just 1:32 into the first period. Jordan Subban and Colby Robak picked up the assists…
UTICA COMETS (18-19-8) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (22-21-3) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Comets' defenseman Tom Nilsson is searching for healthy consistency. Over the past four seasons, Nilsson's hockey career has played musical chairs. Utica could be where he sits down, at least for the foreseeable future. As the All-Star break…
Toronto, ON – The Utica Comets fell for the fourth consecutive time this season in Toronto against the Marlies on Tuesday night by a 4-2 score at the Ricoh Coliseum. Darren Archibald opened the scoring at 12:31 with a power play goal after…
UTICA COMETS (18-18-8) vs. TORONTO MARLIES (21-21-3) Ricoh Coliseum, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Saturday, January 28 was a first for the Utica Comets, as the team held the first ever Save of the Day Night, presented by New York State Tool. From the moment the black and neon green jerseys arrived in Utica, Comets President Robert Esche…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Brendan Gaunce to the Utica Comets. Gaunce, 22, has appeared in 47 games with Vancouver this season recording five assists…
Hartford, CT – The Utica Comets fell to the Hartford Wolf Pack by a 4-3 score on Friday night at the XL Center. Borna Rendulic opened the game’s scoring at 3:33 with a wrist shot past Hartford goaltender Brandon Halverson. His fourth of the…
UTICA COMETS (18-17-8) vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK (16-24-5) XL CENTER, 7:15 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Alexandre Grenier was busy last weekend. While his Comets teammates began dispersing from The AUD last Saturday evening, with several days of "time off" planned, Grenier had his itinerary pre-planned. "It's always an honor. As a kid,…
The Utica Comets are excited to announce that dates have been set for the third Pro Combine. This year’s Combine will have a different schedule than past years, as the combine will be held from March 27 through April 22. Another stellar coaching…
This January, like every other, brings a break in American Hockey League business. It's All-Star Classic Weekend. At this year's host city Allentown, Pennsylvania, by no coincidence there's a connection with the Utica Comets beyond…
This weekend the AHL's "Best of the Best" are on display at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA. Successfully staging events as the All-Star Classic, including a skills competition, game and hall of fame inductions, are both labor intense and…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Syracuse Crunch Saturday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Joel Vermin struck first to give the Crunch an early lead just 1:49 into the game. The shorthanded goal was Vermin’s…
UTICA COMETS (18-17-7) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (21-12-9) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets suffered a 3-2 defeat against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Josh Archibald opened the scoring 12 minutes into the game. Kevin Porter and Cameron Gaunce were credited…
Utica, NY - The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the club has reassigned forward Yan-Pavel Laplante from the Utica Comets to the Alaska Aces. Laplante, 21, skated in 13 games with the Utica Comets this year totaling one assist and nine…
UTICA COMETS (18-16-7) vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS (31-9-3) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Jordan Subban to the AHL Utica Comets. Subban, 21, has appeared in 34 games with Utica this season where he currently leads defensemen…
The Utica Comets have had nine successful theme nights in their three plus years of existence. From Pink the Rink to Military to St. Patrick’s Day, the jerseys have always wowed the crowd and successfully generated revenue for the Save of the Day…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets fell in overtime by a 2-1 score to the Springfield Thunderbirds on Wednesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. A great deal of the first period was played scoreless. The Comets were awarded two power play opportunities…
UTICA COMETS (18-16-6) vs. SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS (15-17-8) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
New York State Tool presents Save of the Day Night to benefit the Thea Bowman House on January 28 against the Syracuse Crunch. The Comets will be wearing specialty jerseys for the game that will be divided into two elements, an in-game jersey raffle…
Utica, NY - The American Hockey League announced today that Comets goaltender Richard Bachman has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Jan. 22, 2017. Bachman had a perfect record in three starts last week, allowing three…
Sellout streak hits 77 games dating back to April 10, 2015 Utica, NY - The Utica Comets continue the growing streak of sellout games into this weekend. This brings the running total to 77 games as of the January 28 game versus the Syracuse Crunch. In…
Evan McEneny, 22, has played a lot of hockey. Four full seasons in juniors, riding the buses last year with the ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings, sprinkle in three games with the Comets prior to this fall, and McEneny is ready for the AHL jump. As the all-star…
Syracuse, NY – Richard Bachman made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season and 16th of his career to help the Comets to a 4-0 win over the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday night at the War Memorial. The teams skated to a scoreless first two periods…
UTICA COMETS (17-16-6) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (20-11-8) War Memorial Arena, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Jordan Subban from the Utica Comets and reassigned defenseman Andrey Pedan to Utica. Subban, 21, has appeared in 34 games with Utica this…
Utica, NY – The American Hockey League announced today several roster changes for the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross, to be held January 29-30 at PPL Center in Allentown, Pa., home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Utica…
The AHL is throwing a party later this month in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Utica Comets' defenseman Jordan Subban scored an invitation. It's easy to see how Subban has evolved as a player. Now in his second season with the Comets, the Toronto…
St. John’s, NL - The Utica Comets won a season-high fifth straight game to improve over .500 for the first time this year with a 3-1 victory against the St. John’s IceCaps at the Mile One Centre. The teams skated to a scoreless first period…
UTICA COMETS (16-16-6) vs. ST. JOHN’S ICECAPS (19-15-5) Mile One Centre, 6:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
St. John’s, NL - The Utica Comets defeated the St. John’s IceCaps on Tuesday night by a score of 5-2 at the Mile One Centre. The Comets struck first with a goal at 2:20 from Pascal Pelletier. The forward went for a poke check and the puck…
UTICA COMETS (15-16-6) vs. ST. JOHN’S ICECAPS (19-14-5) Mile One Centre, 6:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
One year ago, Comets' defenseman David Shields was still learning his way around the Utica area. Picked out of the ECHL in December 2015, the Rochester, NY resident couldn't be happier where his hockey career continues. Shields' journey…
Bridgeport, CT - The Utica Comets scored three third period goals to defeat the Bridgeport Sound Tigers by a 3-1 score on Saturday night at the Webster Bank Arena. The teams skated to a scoreless first period that setup a goaltender battle between Richard…
UTICA COMETS (14-16-6) vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS (18-14-2) Webster Bank Arena, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Providence, RI – The Utica Comets fought from behind to beat the Providence Bruins by a score of 2-1 in regulation on Friday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The Bruins jumped out to an early lead with a shorthanded tally from Sean Kuraly…
UTICA COMETS (13-16-6) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (21-8-7) Dunkin’ Donuts Center, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
UTICA, N.Y. – Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has released defenseman Alex Wall from his professional tryout contract. Wall, 26, skated in last night’s 2-1 overtime victory over the…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets won a 2-1 overtime thriller over the Syracuse Crunch in game five of the Galaxy Cup Series on Wednesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. It was a battle of the goaltenders in the first period as both Thatcher…
UTICA, N.Y. – Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed defenseman Alex Wall to a professional tryout contract. Wall, 26, has dressed in 29 games this season with the Adirondack Thunder…
UTICA COMETS (12-16-6) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (18-9-6) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Andrey Pedan from the Utica Comets. Pedan, 23, has appeared in 22 games with Utica this season recording two goals, one assist (2-1-3) and…
There's nothing random about the designs decorating rookie Thatcher Demko or Richard Bachman's newest masks. Players for the Utica Comets, like all professional and amateur hockey skaters, are easily identifiable by the numbers on their jerseys.…
Allentown, PA – The Utica Comets concluded the three-game weekend with a 4-1 loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the PPL Center on Sunday night. The teams battled through a scoreless first period in an early duel between netminders Richard Bachman…
UTICA COMETS (12-15-6) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS (22-9-2) PPL CENTER, 5:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Hershey, PA – The Utica Comets defeated the Hershey Bears for the first time in team history with a 3-2 overtime win at the Giant Center on Saturday night. The Bears struck first with a rebound goal from Paul Carey at 5:49. Stanislav Galiev created…
UTICA COMETS (11-15-6) vs. HERSHEY BEARS (18-8-7) Giant Center, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s Game: The…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets snapped the nine-game winless skid on Friday night, defeating the Albany Devils 4-2 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Colby Robak got the Comets on the board six minutes into the game on a drive from the point. Alexandre…
UTICA, N.Y. – Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has recalled forward Marco Roy from the Alaska Aces. Roy, 22, has dressed in 12 games with the Utica Comets this season posting one goal, three assists…
UTICA COMETS (10-15-6) vs. ALBANY DEVILS (20-13-1) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU Tonight’s…
Utica, NY - The American Hockey League announced today the playing rosters for the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross, to be held January 29-30 at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pa., home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Each of the…
The Utica Memorial Auditorium is fortunate to have several key tenants who help make the building a hub for the local community. The Utica Comets of the American Hockey League, Utica College Men’s and Women’s Division III hockey teams, as…
For Utica Comets' Cole Cassels, availability is his most important talent. Minutes after a mid-week home game with conference rival Providence Bruins, Cassels emerges from the Comets' dressing room slowly. The bag of ice strapped around one of…
UTICA, N.Y. – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Michael Garteig from the Utica Comets to the Alaska Aces. In a separate transaction, the Comets have loaned forward Marco Roy to the Aces. Garteig,…
The Jr. Comets organization strives to deliver unique experiences for its young members. These experiences include utilizing the AHL Comets facilities at the AUD as well as being paired with an AHL player to mentor the youth players. Another one-of-a-kind…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Andrey Pedan to the Utica Comets. Pedan, 23, has appeared in 19 games with Utica this season recording two goals, one assist…
During the Comets' inaugural season, Pascal Pelletier was the team's go-to scoring threat. Now, after skating two seasons in the Russian-based KHL for three organizations in as many countries, the centerman has returned to Utica. Bringing veteran…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets dropped a 6-3 decision to the Rochester Americans on Saturday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. For the third consecutive game, the Comets struck first. Alexandre Grenier put home a loose puck on the power play…
UTICA COMETS (10-14-5) vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS (13-18-1) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 5:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live (Radio) 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets suffered a 2-1 setback in overtime against the St. John’s IceCaps on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Identical to Wednesday night, the Comets struck first blood. Wacey Hamilton netted his second…
UTICA COMETS (10-14-5) vs. ST. JOHN’S ICECAPS (16-12-3) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
You can often find the AHL’s Utica Comets volunteering their time by giving back to the community. The players take part in a wide range of community events, such as reading to children, food drives and much more. Several weeks ago, the players…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets suffered a 4-3 overtime loss to the St. John’s IceCaps on Wednesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Curtis Valk got the Comets on the board just three minutes into the game on a two-on-one rush. The forward…
UTICA COMETS (10-14-4) vs. ST. JOHN’S ICECAPS (15-12-3) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
In life and hockey, Comets' defenseman John Negrin is a man that appreciates routine. Now in his fourth season in Utica, once arriving in the Mohawk Valley for seven months of scheduled ice time, with playoff options for up to an additional two months…
Utica, NY – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the club has reassigned forward Yan-Pavel Laplante from the Alaska Aces to the Utica Comets. Laplante, 21, skated in five games with the Aces posting one assist and four penalty minutes. In…
During your holiday travels this season, you may have seen some members of the Utica Comets hockey club giving back to the community that shows everlasting support to the team. In November, as you passed the Comets Kiosk in the Sangertown Square Mall,…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Anton Rodin from a conditioning stint with the Utica Comets. Rodin, 26, appeared in three games for the Comets, registering one assist…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets fell to the Providence Bruins by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Bruins struck early as Matt Grzelcyk’s netted his second goal of the year. The defenseman’s shot from…
UTICA COMETS (10-13-3-1) vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS (14-7-4-3) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
In today’s game, video is used extensively in the higher levels of hockey to help teach all different facets of the game from different perspectives. Video can be broken down for many different reasons; from individual player shifts to teaching…
It took more than practice for Comets' forward Borna Rendulic to reach Utica. As the 24-year-old Croatian skates off AUD ice, after a 60 minute morning practice, sweat beads multiply rapidly; from hairline to chin. Showing no signs of exhaustion…
A newlywed, with a new team, in a new hockey year, so much about Comets' winger Cody Kunyk is filled with high expectations. Fresh off a season skating in Europe, Kunyk continues to familiarize himself with teammates and Utica. With…
Binghamton, NY – After leading 3-0 late in the second period, the Utica Comets lost in overtime by a score of 4-3 to the Binghamton Senators on Saturday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. The Comets didn’t post their first…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Andrey Pedan from the Utica Comets. Pedan, 23, has appeared in 19 games with Utica this season recording two goals, one assist…
UTICA COMETS (10-13-2-1) vs. BINGHAMTON SENATORS (8-15-2-1) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter |…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets dropped a 3-0 decision to the St. John’s Ice Caps on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. A scoreless first period saw the Comets and IceCaps trade scoring chances but both Thatcher Demko and Charlie…
UTICA COMETS (10-12-1-0) vs. St. John's IceCaps (13-12-2-0) The Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK: Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter |…
The Utica Jr. Comets youth hockey organization takes a unique approach at developing young hockey players. The organization dedicates specific ice time for all goalies that play for the Utica Jr. Comets. With the help from two AHL goaltenders, a one-hour…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets dropped a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss to the Albany Devils on Wednesday night. The two teams played evenly through the first 10 minutes. Albany struck first with just under eight minutes to go as some clever passing found…
UTICA COMETS (10-12-1-1) vs. ALBANY DEVILS (13-11-0-1) Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Utica, NY - The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the club has re-assigned forward Yan-Pavel Laplante from the Utica Comets to the Alaska Aces. Laplante, 21, skated in 11 games with the Utica Comets this year totaling two penalty minutes. During…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has re-assigned goaltender Thatcher Demko to the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has assigned Anton Rodin on a conditioning loan and reassigned Joseph Labate and Andrey Pedan to the Utica Comets. Rodin, 26, played 33 games for Brynas of…
Meet Toby Blosser - Husband, dad, and Utica Comets' athletic trainer. Experiencing his first year in professional hockey, as a staff of one, Blosser is charged with contributing to and coordinating health plans of each player donning a Comets'…
Syracuse, NY – The Utica Comets lost in the team’s first shootout of the season by a score of 4-3 to the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday night. The Comets began the scoring on the power play at 7:45 of the first frame. Pascal Pelletier scored…
Utica, NY – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Thatcher Demko from the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced…
UTICA COMETS (10-12-1-0) vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH (14-6-0-2) Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 7:00 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter | Hashtag: #WePlayForU…
Binghamton, NY – The Utica Comets lost by a score of 4-3 in regulation against the Binghamton Senators on Friday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veteran Memorial Arena. The Comets struck first with a tally from Curtis Valk at 5:26. Darren Archibald…
UTICA COMETS (10-11-1-0) vs. BINGHAMTON SENATORS (6-14-1-1) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:05 p.m. Watch Live: AHL Live | Listen Live: Radio: 94.9 K-ROCK, Desktop or Mobile Follow and Interact Live: Twitter |…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Andrey Pedan from the Utica Comets. Pedan, 23, has appeared in 18 games with Utica this season recording two goals, one assist (2-1-3) and 30 penalty…
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Just 1:28 into the game, Brendan Leipsic converted on a shorthanded goal to give the Marlies an early lead. His eighth of…
GAMEDAY: Comets vs. Marlies (7 p.m.)
At the conclusion of last season, the Jr. Comets organization reflected on the year and asked parents for their opinion on what they enjoyed. A unanimous response from the parents was the positive effect of the mentorship program on their child. In addition,…
So, have you heard the one about the kid who grew up in Montreal, was drafted by Edmonton, and now skates for Vancouver's top minor league affiliate in Utica? Now you have. Meet Marc-Olivier Roy. Canada, hockey, and dreaming of an NHL call sums up…
The Utica Jr. Comets Mite team coached by Vincent Nucci and Dan McCraith had a successful weekend as they claimed the Championship in the Valley Youth Hockey Turkey Tournament 2016. The Jr. Comets Red 2 Team played in the Mite B Division and competed…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenceman Alex Biega from his conditioning assignment with the AHL Utica Comets. Alex Grenier has been reassigned to Utica. Biega, 28, has appeared in one game…
Playing professional hockey has its perks, no question about it. Public notoriety, salaries far beyond the average hourly workers dreams, and personal comfort that few fans could relate to. But, with all that is dangled before them, there are sacrifices…
Darren Archibald is perhaps the most familiar face in Utica Comets history. Physical, productive, and popular on and off the ice, "Archi" this season has found scoring success with linemate Curtis Valk. The Comets' four-year letterman…
Pink the Rink night, a tradition all Utica Comets fans are familiar with, is changing things up a little bit for 2016. While players will still wear the ever-popular Breast Cancer Awareness theme night jerseys on Saturday, December 3rd, for the first…
Fans encouraged to "Pink Out" The AUD.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Alexandre Grenier from the AHL Utica Comets. Grenier, 25, has appeared in 16 games for Utica this season where he currently leads the team in points (14),…
Playing for the Utica Jr. Comets Elite has many advantages when it comes to on-ice player development. Each team works on power skating once a week under the tutelage of Utica College’s Men’s Hockey coach Gary Heenan. Along with power skating,…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Michael Garteig from the ECHL Alaska Aces. Garteig, 25, has appeared in eight games with the Aces this season, posting a record of 7-1-0 along with a…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Joseph LaBate from the AHL Utica Comets. LaBate, 23, has appeared in 12 games for the Comets this season registering six points (2-4-6) along with a team-high…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed forward Pascal Pelletier to a professional tryout contract (PTO). Pelletier, 33, set the Comets single season records that still stand today for goals (22),…
The Utica Comets and StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, today announced a multi-year partnership making StubHub the official secondary ticket marketplace for all Comets games. The partnership includes ticketing integration to benefit…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has re-assigned forward Jake Virtanen to the AHL Utica Comets. Virtanen, 20, has appeared in 10 games with the Canucks (0-1-1) and in two games with the Comets this season. In…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed forward Luke Pither to a professional tryout contract (PTO). Pither, 27, has collected 10 points in 11 games this season with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL.…
Youth sports take a large commitment from not only the kids participating but also from their parents. When the Utica Comets came to town, hockey fans in the area experienced a revival as American Hockey League action returned to the area for the first…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Jake Virtanen from the AHL Utica Comets. Virtanen, 20, has appeared in 10 games with the Canucks (0-1-1) and in two games with the Comets this season. In…
15 games into the NHL season, and the Vancouver Canucks dispatched Jake Virtanen to Utica for a two-game stint. Two years ago, as the sixth overall pick in the NHL draft, Virtanen was seen as a vital part to the organization's future. Q: Last…
The Save of the Day Foundation, the Comets and the Vancouver Canucks, decided to get a jump on this hockey season’s charitable givings. The decision was made that ticket sales and 50/50 proceeds from the preseason game played on Nov. 9 against…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has assigned forward Jake Virtanen to the AHL Utica Comets. Virtanen, 20, has appeared in 10 games with the Canucks this season registering an assist (0-1-1) along with two penalty…
In it’s inaugural season as Tier 1 competitors, the Utica Comets Jr. Elite 2004 and 2006 teams are off to an impressive start. For the first time ever, the two Jr. Comets Elite teams will be competing under the title of Tier 1. Both teams began…
Yesterday afternoon at the Sangertown Square Mall in New Hartford, Richard Bachman and the Comets celebrated the Grand Opening of the first-ever Comets Mall Kiosk. Fans were encouraged to stop by and meet one of their starting goaltenders while browsing…
The Utica Comets will honor the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country with Military Appreciation Night at the club’s game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday, Nov. 11. The Comets will don the stars and stripes…
You should know upfront that for Michael Chaput, success and scoring in hockey has always been in fashion. After his first nine games with Utica Comets, Chaput is tied for second in the American Hockey League for total points (13), and tied for the lead…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defencemen Troy Stecher from the AHL Utica Comets. Stecher, 22, has appeared in three games with the Canucks (0-0-0, 2 PIM) and in four games with the Comets (0-1-1,…
When it comes to first year Comets players this season, Comets' defenseman Chad Billins has the experience others lean towards. Leadership doesn't show up in box scores, but in hockey, coaches and teammates know the value of who to go to for…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has re-assigned defencemen Troy Stecher and Tom Nilsson to the AHL Utica Comets. Stecher, 22, has appeared in three games with the Canucks (0-0-0, 2 PIM) and in four games with…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed defenseman Colby Robak to an AHL standard player contract (SPC). Robak, 26, started the season with the Stockton Heat and recorded five points (0-5-5), six…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed forward Allan McPherson and defenseman Justin Baker to professional tryout contracts (PTO). In addition, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced…
Last July, in the midst of a youth movement, the Vancouver Canucks signed undrafted free agent Michael Carcone. The first stop in the 20 yearold winger's professional career - the Utica Comets. Coming off a 47-goal scoring season in the QMJHL,…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Mike Zalewski from the AHL Utica Comets. Zalewski, 24, has appeared in five games with Utica this season where he has registered an assist (0-1-1) along…
DeSimone has posted 65 points (28-37-65) in 148 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs, Albany Devils, and the Phantoms.
Utica Comets Weekly Notebook October 25, 2016 – Volume 4, No. 2 Last Week in Review: The Utica Comets laid claim to their first win of the season with a 5-4 victory over the Syracuse Crunch on Friday, before the club dropped a 3-2 decision…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has recalled forward Cody Kunyk from the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. In two games with the Aces this season, Kunyk has collected two assists and a +1 rating. The 26-year…
The American Hockey League today announced the following suspensions: Utica Comets forward Joseph LaBate has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of a match penalty for an illegal check to the head of an opponent, assessed in a game at…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Jayson Megna and defenceman Troy Stecher from the AHL Utica Comets. Megna, 26, has appeared in four games with Utica this season where he currently ranks…
The Utica Comets announced 10 things fans need to know for Wednesday’s home opener against the Binghamton Senators. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for season ticket holders, and 6 p.m. for the general public. 10 THINGS FANS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO AT…
Although he's still setting up his apartment in the Utica area, Jayson Megna is anxious to pack his bags for Vancouver. Having spent time in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers, Megna knows the taste of what…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has reassigned forward Cody Kunyk to the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. Kunyk, 26, finished the 2015-16 season second on his team in goals (13) and points (29) with the Gentofte…
Vancouver Canucks' goaltending consultant Rollie Melanson knows his way around The AUD. Two days prior to the Utica Comets beginning their fourth AHL season, in Toronto, Melanson is finishing up his latest visit to the Mohawk Valley. It's 10:30…
Utica Comets Weekly Notebook October 17, 2016 – Volume 4, No. 1 Last Week in Review: For the third time in the team’s four-year existence, the Utica Comets dropped the first two games of the season. Both losses came at the hands of…
New this season, every Sunday we'll have a Q&A with a member of the Comets. First up, defenseman Troy Stecher. Troy Stecher knows the flavor of winning hockey. Last spring in Tampa, Stecher and his University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks teammates…
Utica Comets head coach Travis Green announced today that veteran forward Carter Bancks has been named the fourth team captain in Comets history. “Leadership is important on any team and it has to come from within,” said Green. “Carter’s…
The Utica Comets have released their 2016-17 opening night roster in advance of Saturday’s season opening game against the Toronto Marlies in Toronto, O.N. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Ricoh Coliseum. The training camp roster consists…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has reduced their preseason roster by one player. The moves bring the Comet’s current roster to 26 players. The following player has been reassigned to the Alaska…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has reduced their preseason roster by one player. The moves bring the Comet’s current roster to 27 players. The following player has been released from his professional…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has reduced their preseason roster by five players. The moves bring the Comet’s current roster to 28 players. The following players have been reassigned to the…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by two players. The moves bring the club’s current roster to 27 players. The following player has cleared waivers and has been assigned…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by four players. The moves bring the club's current roster to 29 players. The following players have cleared waivers and have…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed forward Danny Moynihan to an American Hockey League contract for the 2016-17 season. Moynihan, 20, posted 166 career points in 197 QMJHL games. He split…
The Utica Comets announced today that season ticket members for the 2016-17 season can pick-up their season tickets starting on Monday, Oct. 10 at the Labatt Blue ticket entrance. An exclusive season ticket member meet and greet with the Comets players…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by five players. The moves bring the club's current roster to 33 players. The following player has been released from his PTO: James…
Utica Comets President, Robert Esche, and Galaxy Communications President and CEO, Ed Levine, announced today that this year’s Comets Fan Fest that will take place prior to the Comets vs Crunch pre-season game on Sunday Oct. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by one player. The moves bring the club’s current roster to 38 players. The following player has been assigned to the Utica Comets:…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by three players. The moves bring the club's current roster to 39 players. The following players have been assigned to the Utica…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by one player. The moves bring the club's current roster to 42 players. The following player has been assigned to the Utica Comets:…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by two players. The moves bring the club’s current roster to 42 players. The following player has been assigned to the Utica Comets:…
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Utica Comets fans will be walking into a familiar setting to experience something quite unfamiliar. Although the 60 minutes of gameplay will be the hard-working Comets brand of hockey fans have come to know and expect; the extras…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the Comets will wear their new alternate jerseys for eight select home games during the 2016-17 season. The dates the Comets will wear their third jerseys are: Oct. 26 vs. Binghamton Senators 7pm…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by twelve players. The following players have been assigned/invited to Utica Comets Training Camp: Darren Archibald …
The Utica Comets are proud to announce the final roster for the 2016-17 Sitrin Comettes dance team. The Comettes are an 11-member high-energy dance team that entertains fans at Comets home game. The Comettes are also be very active in the community by…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by four players. The following players have been assigned to the Utica Comets: Carter Bancks – Left Wing Wacey Hamilton –…
Individual game tickets for the fourth season of Utica Comets hockey will go on sale on Saturday, Oct. 1 at The AUD box office and online. This will be the first chance for non-season ticket holders to purchase seats for all 38 home games, and the Oct.…
The Utica Comets are pleased to announce their promotional schedule for the 2016-17 season. Great giveaways, jersey auctions, and exciting theme nights highlight the fourth installment of Utica Comets hockey. The promo schedule features the return of…
The Vancouver Canucks announced today that 34 veterans will participate in the 2016 Training Camp. Players will report for physicals, medical exams and media availability at Rogers Arena on Thursday, September 22nd and take to the ice at the Meadow Park…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that all 2016-17 season ticket holders can attend the team’s preseasons contest against the Syracuse Crunch on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, free of charge. Season ticket holders…
For the first time in the team’s history, this upcoming season, the Utica Comets will have a new radio play-by-play voice other than Brendan Burke. Andy Zilch, coming over from the Springfield Falcons, has been tapped as Burke's replacement.…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that Andy Zilch has been named the play-by-play broadcaster for the team's fourth season in the American Hockey League. "We are extremely excited to have Andy on board as the voice of the Utica…
Return of popular theme nights, and two games in NHL arenas highlight Comets’ 2016-17 schedule.
When the puck drops this fall on the Utica Comets' fourth season, there will be a new face standing behind the bench for the first time. Jason King, a draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks in 2001 and most recently Director of Hockey Operations for…
MSG Networks, the television home of the New York Islanders, today announced that Comets broadcaster, Brendan Burke, will be the Islander’s new play-by-play announcer. He replaces Howie Rose, who had been calling Islanders games since 1995. Burke…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the Comets will play a home and home preseason series against the Syracuse Crunch. The Comets will host the second game of the series at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Sunday,…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that Jason King has been named an Assistant Coach with the Utica Comets, Vancouver's AHL affiliate. King joins Head Coach Travis Green's staff alongside Assistant Coach Nolan Baumgartner…
The Vancouver Canucks 2014 second round draft pick, Thatcher Demko, is entering his first season of professional hockey with plenty of fanfare - to say the least. Comets Tales caught up with the 6'4" goaltender who is expected to start in Utica…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has re-signed defenseman John Negrin to an American Hockey League contract for the 2016-17 season. Negrin, 27, collected 11 points (1-10-11) in 58 games for the Comets…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have signed defenceman Andrey Pedan and forward Alexandre Grenier each to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Pedan, 23, appeared in 13 games for the Canucks in his debut…
Derek Hulak has the inside scoop on what it means to be a member of the Utica Comets. With personal ties aplenty, the third year pro jumped at the opportunity to play in Utica. After skating two full seasons for the Texas Stars, Hulak, 26, is bringing…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Mike Zalewski and goaltender Richard Bachman each to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Zalewski, 23, appeared in 58 games for the AHL Utica Comets…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed defenseman David Shields to an American Hockey League contract for the 2016-17 season. Shields, 25, joined the Comets midway through the 2015-16 season when…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed forward Derek Hulak to an American Hockey League contract for the 2016-17 season. Hulak was a member of the 2014 Texas Stars Calder Cup championship team…
The Calgary Flames announced today that former Utica Comets assistant coach Paul Jerrard will join Glen Gulutzan’s staff to work alongside existing coaches Martin Gelinas, Jamie Pringle and Jordan Sigalet. Jerrard heads to Calgary after serving…
Forward has collected 65 points (34-31-65) and 305 penalty minutes in 180 games with the Comets.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have signed forwards Michael Chaput and Borna Rendulic as well as defenseman Chad Billins each to a one-year, two-way contract. In addition, Benning also announced that the…
The Vancouver Canucks selected a total of six players in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft: defenceman Olli Juolevi fifth overall, right wing William Lockwood 64th overall, defenceman Cole Candella 140th overall, left wing Jakob Stukel 154th overall, centre Rodrigo…
The day has finally come, and for Canucks/Comets fans, it promises to be an exciting one. The 2016 NHL Draft kicks off tonight down the road at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY. The first round of the draft takes place tonight, starting at 7 p.m.…
Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Trevor Linden announced today that the club has entered into an affiliation agreement with the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. Under this arrangement, the Canucks will designate players within their development…
Roland Melanson continues with Canucks as Goaltending Coach, Player Development
Two months after skating in his last game as a Utica Comet, Greger Hanson is the only player to wear a Comets sweater this season that is still hard at work. He played the role of hero to boot. 17 seconds into overtime on Saturday, Hanson’s slap…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed defenseman Tom Nilsson to a one-year two-way contract. Nilsson, 22, appeared in 37 regular season games with Frolunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League this past season,…
For Brendan and Cameron Gaunce, hockey is the family business. Their work addresses were 360 miles apart this past season, but the Gaunce boys are routinely as close as a phone call or text. Brendan, 21, just completed his second pro campaign for the…
Stay up-to-date on your favorite Comets player, and new players this season.
There are road trips, and then there are the 45-hours behind the wheel kind of drive that Carter Bancks recently completed. Bancks' nearly 3,000 miles trek home from Utica wasn't quite Griswold-esque, but it did have its moments where Clark,…
Available used items include gloves ($40), elbow pads ($60), helmets ($60), skates ($100) as well as game-used socks ($1) and sticks ($20).
Every game night the Comets hit the ice to a loud ovation from those already in the building. However, that can only happen only after Alex, Randy, Scott, and the rest of The AUD's ice crew have clocked in. To give you an inside look at The AUD's…
A look back at the best times the 2015-16 Comets season had to offer.
The success of the American Hockey League’s Utica Comets sparked an immediate exponential rise in local youth hockey. Programs in the area have directly reaped the benefits, and involvement sits at an all-time high.
Fans attending Game 4 of the Comets’ Eastern Conference Semifinals with the Albany Devils are encouraged to arrive well before the 7p.m. puck drop to take part in the pregame festivities. Fans are also urged to be seated by 6:45p.m. in order to…
It was the Wednesday before playoffs, and although most players were heading to lunch and preparing for the upcoming games, John Negrin was heading to Boonville, NY to sing to his newest friend, Owen, with the KEYS program. In January 2005, Owen was…
For the second consecutive season the Utica Comets are one of 16 teams eligible to compete for the American Hockey League’s ultimate prize, the Calder Cup. The chase for the historic trophy fires up tomorrow night at the times Union Center in downtown…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a three-year entry-level contract. Demko, 20, recently completed his junior season with Boston College, leading the Eagles to the Hockey…
It may be the end of the season for most teams and players, but oddly enough, Comets forward Kellen Jones is still getting used to something new. When you play hockey with anybody for 20 years, you are going to have chemistry. And when that teammate…
The series will begin Friday, Apr. 22 at Albany’s Times Union Center at 7p.m.
The Utica Comets announced their inaugural season awards in a ceremony prior to Sunday's game. Awards were handed out for those that honored both the Comets play on the ice as well as their involvement within the community. The Tom McVie Award for…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed forward Tyler Currier to a professional tryout contract (PTO). In addition, Conacher announced that the club has released defenseman William Wrenn from his…
Once again, the Utica Comets are encouraging fans to wear WHITE for the duration of the Comets Calder Cup Playoffs run. With the playoffs just a week away, official white shirts with this year’s rallying cry “LOUDER THAN EVER”, will…
What a difference a day can make. Ronalds Kenins left The AUD's parking lot after he contributed an assist and a +1 rating in the Comets win over the Binghamton Senators on Thursday, April 6, surely the last thing on his mind was boarding a plane…
The Utica Comets will cap off another fantastic regular season with Fan Appreciation Weekend at the Utica Memorial Auditorium this weekend as a "thank you" to their fans for all the support they have given the team this season. In addition…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reassigned defenseman Andrey Pedan and forward Brendan Gaunce to the AHL Utica Comets. In addition, the Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced that…
After clinching the franchise’s second Calder Cup Playoffs appearance, Utica Comets President Robert Esche has announced ticket information for the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs. Season ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase their seats…
The Comets will honor Smith’s legacy prior to Friday’s game against the Syracuse Crunch.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned Ronalds Kenins and Mike Zalewski to the AHL Utica Comets. Kenins, 25, has recorded 21 points (4-17-21) in 38 games with the Comets this season. He also appeared…
For the second consecutive season, the Utica Comets will be playing in the Calder Cup playoffs. The Comets secured their spot in the annual postseason tournament after they forced overtime and secured a point against the St. John’s IceCaps earlier…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has recalled Curtis Valk from the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL. Valk, 23, collected four points (1-3-4) and two penalty minutes in seven games for the Comets. Last season…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Mike Zalewski from the AHL Utica Comets. Zalewski, 23, recorded 30 points (14-16-30) in 55 games with the Utica Comets this season, ranking tied for seventh…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Ronalds Kenins from the AHL Utica Comets. Kenins, 25, has recorded 21 points (4-17-21) in 38 games with the Comets this season. He also appeared in six games…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club have signed forward Michael Pereira to a professional tryout contract (PTO). Conacher also announced that the Comets have reassigned forward Curtis Valk to the Kalamazoo…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has released forward Greger Hanson from his professional tryout contract (PTO). With the Comets, Hanson did not record a point in 10 games. Earlier this season, Hanson…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has released forward Michael Pereira from his professional tryout contract (PTO). Pereira, 24, scored once and added an assist in 14 games and picked up six penalty minutes…
The Utica Comets are proud to announce that Carter Bancks has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Utica community during the 2015-16 season. In his second…
"It's fun moving," proclaimed T.J. Hensick. "At the same time, day by day, it's a new adventure."
The Save of the Day Foundation have selected six non-profit organizations as the recipients of the 2016 grants in education, health and wellness, and fitness. Beginning with education, the Foundation will award $20,000 to the Utica Zoo to help them renovate…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has released forward Evan Rankin from his professional tryout contracts (PTO). Rankin, 29, did not record a point in three games for the Comets. This season, Rankin…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned right wing Alexandre Grenier to the AHL Utica Comets. Grenier, 24, has appeared in 57 games with Utica this season, where he has registered 37 points (13-24-37)…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has recalled Curtis Valk from the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL. Valk, 23, appeared in one game for the Comets this year and did not record a point. Last season he also…
This is Austynn. A six-year-old with a gorgeous smile, a goofy personality, and a caring heart. She’s also a fighter, but not in the way you might think. When Austynn was two years old, she was diagnosed with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, which affects…
At the game on Friday, March 25, the Utica Comets will be giving fans the opportunity to own a piece of Comets history by holding an in-game silent auction of eight different jerseys that highlight a celebrated moment in time from the team’s first…
Higgins had appeared in 22 games for the Comets this season, registering 13 points (9-4-13) including his first AHL hat trick on March 13th at Providence.
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed forward Evan Rankin and defenseman William Wrenn to professional tryout contracts (PTO). In addition, Conacher announced that the Comets have signed center…
Former Comet forward recorded 20 points and 149 penalty minutes in 73 games with Utica.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled centre Brendan Gaunce and defenceman Andrey Pedan from the AHL Utica Comets. Gaunce, 21, has appeared in 43 games for Utica this season, where he currently ranks…
To understand Cole Cassels' welcome to the Utica Comets, you have to take a look at where he's been. Six months in as a pro and Cassels gets it. “It” being why hockey fans in the Mohawk Valley are so passionate about hockey. "Before…
Comets second leading point-scorer returns for the playoff push.
Comets forward Darren Archibald is known as a player who will do whatever it takes for the team. Score in your first game back at The AUD? Check. Deliver bone-crushing hits to opponents? Check. Bury three pucks into the back of the net of the best team…
"Bachman is Really King," screamed the Washington Post’s headline on Apr. 9, 1985, for Stephen P. Brown's ground breaking article that exposed legendary author Stephen King as the man writing behind the pseudonym Richard Bachman.…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed forward Michael Pereira from his professional tryout contract (PTO). This is the second PTO the forward has signed with the club.
The Utica Comets jumped out to a 2-0 lead and then held off the Springfield Falcons onslaught Saturday night to win 2-1 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The game came down to a matter of inches, as the Falcons had a goal waved off due to a high with…
So….who remembers the Howard Johnson Motel on Utica's North Genesee Street? Springfield Falcons' goaltending coach Corey Schwab can. Schwab, 45, played his last game as a Utica Devil in 1993, before the existence of the DVD. A Calder Cup…
The Utica Comets came out of the gates firing on all cylinders Friday night, striking twice in the first period, on their way to defeating the Toronto Marlies 4-0 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Joe Cannata stopped all 33 Marlies shots to send the…
The Utica Jr. Comets Elite are excited to announce Utica College Men’s Ice Hockey coach, Gary Heenan, has officially inked a new two-year agreement that solidifies him as the power skating and skill development coach exclusively with the Utica…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed forward Kellen Jones to a professional tryout contract (PTO). Earlier this season, Jones recorded three points (1-2-3) in 12 games for the Bakersfield Condors.…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed forward Greger Hanson to a professional tryout contract (PTO). Earlier this season, Hanson recorded four points (2-2-4) in 17 games for the San Jose Barracuda.…
The 2004 and 2006 Jr. Comets Elite team, along with their family and friends, gathered at Aqua Vino restaurant earlier this week to celebrate the culmination of what was an extremely successful and memorable year. The two teams enjoyed the night together,…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled centre Brendan Gaunce from the AHL Utica Comets. Gaunce, 21, has appeared in 43 games for Utica this season, where he currently leads Comets skaters in points (33)…
This year an extraordinary transformation continues at The AUD. Now in his third season as coach of the Utica Comets, Travis Green has witnessed both the franchise and the players grow. Prior to every Comets' radio broadcast this season, fans…
The Utica Comets could not complete the weekend three-in-three sweep and were dropped by the Hershey Bears 5-1 on at the GIANT Center Sunday night. Alexandre Grenier (1-0-1) scored on the power-play, for the Comets only goal of the evening, while Richard…
Backed by goals from Alexandre Grenier and Jordan Subban, the Utica Comets defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for the third time this season with a 2-1 win at the PPL Center on Saturday night. Joe Cannata made 20 saves in the win, while Alexandre Grenier…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has signed forward Brandon Marino to a professional tryout contract (PTO). Marino, 29, scored once and picked up four penalty minutes in eight games for the Comets…
The Utica Comets scored in every period Friday night, including two goals in the second period, to defeat the St. John’s IceCaps 4-1 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Carter Bancks (1-1-2), and Brandon Prust (0-2-2) had multi-point nights for the…
Through the extreme generosity of Utica Comet fans, the team is proud to announce that Clinton Comets Heritage Night raised $60,446 on Saturday night at The AUD. Proceeds raised for the Save of the Day Foundation will be dedicated towards locally…
It's no secret that the Sitrin Comettes dance team adds a whole lot of energy when the puck drops for Comets hockey at The AUD. Utica Comets' fans have much to concentrate on when attending home games. There is (of course) the 60 minutes of regulation…
As the Utica Jr. Comets Elite season begins to wind down, the 2004 and 2006 teams celebrated a season of success with their Utica Comets mentors at Pin-O-Rama bowling alley. While the Utica Comets mentorship program has helped develop the youth players…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have acquired Markus Granlund from Calgary in exchange for Hunter Shinkaruk. Granlund, 22, has split the 2015-16 season between the Calgary Flames (4-3-7 in 31 games) and…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned centre Alex Friesen to the AHL Utica Comets. Friesen, 25, appeared in his first NHL game on February 15, 2016 versus the Minnesota Wild. The 5’10”,…
For Brandon Prust, the road back to the National Hockey League detours through Utica, and that is fine with him. Prior to making his debut this past Wednesday at The AUD as a member of the Utica Comets, Brandon Prust hadn't seen game action in nearly…
Saturday's Utica Comets' 39th consecutive sold-out home game at The AUD was no ordinary evening. Clinton Comets Heritage Night celebrated 90 years of Comets hockey in the Mohawk Valley, as well as those who made hockey in the Mohawk Valley possible.…
The Utica Comets jumped out to a quick start Saturday night, leading 2-0 after the first period, but couldn’t keep up the tempo, and ultimately fell 3-2 to the Albany Devils in overtime at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Ronalds Kenins (0-2-2) recorded…
The Utica Comets could not overcome two early Syracuse Crunch power-play goals and saw their eight-game point streak snapped at the War Memorial on Friday night by the score of 5-4. The Comets were able to cut the Crunch's lead to one goal on four…
If you’ve been to a Utica Comets home game in recent months, you may have noticed Comets players skating around the ice with flags during the pregame ceremony. No – not the AHL Utica Comets players – but rather Comets players a couple…
The Utica Jr. Comets Elite program is excited to announce that Dave Clausen, Head Coach of the Utica College Women’s team, will be the head coach of the 2005 Jr. Comets Elite team. Dave brings a wealth of coaching knowledge to the Jr. Comets Elite…
Once again the Utica Comets special teams stepped up to lead the team to a 5-2 win over the Portland Pirates. Buoyed by a power-play goal and a short-handed tally, the Comets completed the season sweep of the Pirates with a perfect 4-0 record. Alexandre…
Andrey Pedan had his first taste of “The Show” earlier this season. So, how was it? "I was excited to be up there,” said Comets' defenseman Andrey Pedan. "I met a lot of great people there." Whether you're…
The Utica Comets jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and never let up as they steamrolled the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 5-2 on Saturday night the PPL Center. The Comets outshot the home team 40-23 en route to their sixth win in their last seven games. In that…
The Utica Comets struck twice on the power play and were a perfect 6-for-6 on the penalty kill as the defeated the Binghamton Senators 5-2 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium onFriday night. The Comets have now won five out of their last six games. Brendan…
Pro Combine Schedule *Please make sure to arrive approximately 1 hour before practice time to check-in and receive personal SportTesting Identification Band. Monday, March 28th 5:00 pm- Learn to Play 6:10 pm- Mite A (Squirt A Off-Ice) 7:20 pm- Squirt…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenceman Yannick Weber and centre Alex Friesen from the AHL Utica Comets. Weber, 27, has appeared in 35 games for the Canucks this season, where he has registered…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher announced today that the club has released forward Brandon Marino from his professional tryout contract (PTO). Marino, 29, scored once and picked up four penalty minutes in eight games for the Comets.…
While the Utica Memorial Auditorium is most known for hosting Utica Comets Hockey, electrifying concerts, and other specialty events like WWE and the Harlem Globetrotters, this March, The AUD will host a different event, as the first Utica Jr. Comets…
The Utica Comets erased a second period 3-0 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton penguins lead before falling 4-3 in overtime Tuesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Penguins struck twice in the first period and then again early in the second period before…
The Utica Comets will honor the legacy that the Clinton Comets have built in central New York with Clinton Comets Heritage Night on Saturday, Feb. 20. The action-packed night will feature giveaways at the door, an increased 50/50 pot with additional…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned defenceman Yannick Weber to the AHL Utica Comets. Weber, 27, has appeared in 35 games for the Canucks this season registering five assists (0-5-5) and 24 penalty…
For over 58 minutes the Utica Comets and St. John’s IceCaps engaged in a goaltender’s duel at the Mile One Centre. After that, Brendan Gaunce exploded for two goals to tie, and then win, the game by the score of 3-2 for the Comets in overtime. Gaunce's…
The Utica Comets struck early and often, and then never looked back en route to a 5-2 win against the St. John’s IceCaps Friday night at the Mile One Centre. The Comets first ever game could not have gotten off to a better start as the team struck…
The Utica Jr. Comets Elite program is proud to announce that the organization will be expanding for the 2016-17 season to include three additional Elite year teams. The Utica Jr. Comets will field teams at the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 birth years,…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reassigned forward Brandon Prust to the AHL Utica Comets. Prust, 31, has appeared in 35 games for the Canucks this season, where he has registered seven points (1-6-7)…
The Save of the Day Foundation is proud to help children facing life-threatening illnesses. The Foundation learned of four-year-old Amelia’s story and were honored to help her and her family. Below is the story of our Comet’s Champion and…
The Utica Comets would like the congratulate youth hockey player Jimmy Rayhill, from New Hartford, NY, for his recent participation and success in the 2016 American Hockey League All-Star Skills Competition that took place on January 31st in Syracuse,…
The Utica Comets, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks, have launched a brand new website today. The website, which can be accessed at UticaComets.com, is a fully mobile-responsive site that offers a cleaner look, user-friendly…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed defenceman Alex Biega to a 2-year, one-way contract extension. Biega, 27, has registered 4 assists and 12 penalty minutes in 25 games with Vancouver during the 2015.16…
Chicago Wolves forward Pat Cannone scored three goals on the night and Rockford IceHogs netminder Michael Leighton posted a shutout in the championship game as the Central Division won the 2016 Toyota AHL All-Star Challenge at the historic War Memorial…
Down 2-0 early at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, Michael Zalewski and the Utica Comets stormed back for a 4-2 win vs the Rochester Americans on Saturday night. For the second consecutive night Zalewski netted two goals, including the game-winning goal.…
Propelled by Michael Zalewski’s two-goal performance in his first game back in the line-up, the Utica Comets defeated the Albany Devils 4-3 in overtime at the Times Union Center on Friday night. Zalewski, fresh off of his first call-up to the Vancouver…
ince turning pro last season, Hunter Shinkaruk’s first with the Utica Comets, some good things have happened – being selected to this season’s All-Star Classic is one of them. “Greener called me into his office and told…
The 2016 Toyota AHL All-Star Classic is just days away, and the two-day event at the historic War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, N.Y., will reach millions of hockey fans worldwide through extensive television, internet streaming, radio and social…
This past weekend Chris Higgins, a veteran left winger with more than 700 games played in the National Hockey League, joined his new Comets' teammates in Toronto. Having played the previous 10 full seasons in the best league on the planet, you could…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has released forward Michael Pereira from his professional tryout contract (PTO). Pereira, 24, scored once in six games, and picked up four penalty minutes for the Comets.…
This past weekend, the AHL’s Utica Comets had quite the following, as they headed to Toronto to take on the Marlies both Saturday and Sunday. Accompanied by the Comets front office staff and the 2004 and 2006 Elite teams and their families, Utica…
The American Hockey League today announced that Utica Comets left wing Darren Archibald has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a boarding incident in a game at Toronto on Jan. 24. Archibald was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Mike Zalewski to the AHL Utica Comets. Zalewski, 23, has appeared in two games for the Canucks this season registering one assist (0-1-1) and two penalty…
The Utica Comets had no answers for the Toronto Marlies offense in a 7-1 loss at the Ricoh Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. The loss caps off the Comets 0-for-2 weekend north of the border. Carter Bancks provided the goal-scoring for the Comets (1-0-1),…
Special teams ruled the Ricoh Coliseum Saturday afternoon as both the Utica Comets and Toronto Marlies recorded multiple power-play goals in the Marlies 4-2 win. The Comets snapped an 0-for-10 skid on the power play and converted on their last two power…
John Kurtz is known as a fighter in the American Hockey League, but what many don’t know is that for years, he’s been fighting off the ice trying to help another tough guy he knows. It all began eight years ago, when he was shocked to learn…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Mike Zalewski to a two-way deal for the 2015.16 season, replacing his AHL-only contract. Zalewski has subsequently been recalled from the AHL Utica Comets…
It has certainly been a wild two-and-a-half years for Comets fans in the Mohawk Valley.If you have not heard – (and how could you have not?) – the Utica Comets won for the 100th time in the regular season on Saturday with a thrilling 1-0 overtime…
Over the weekend of January 7th, the 2004 Utica Jr. Comets Elite team had the opportunity to travel to Lake Placid, New York and compete in the prestigious Can/Am Hockey tournament. This year, the 2004 Elite team participated in the PeeWee division,…
The Utica Comets and Travis Green made history with each notching their 100th regular season win with a 1-0 overtime thriller over the Albany Devils on Saturday evening at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The 100th win came in the franchise’s 191st game,…
Led by Joe Cannata’s 26-save performance, the Utica Comets beat the Syracuse Crunch 3-1 Friday night at the Onondaga County War Memorial at the OnCenter. With the win, the Comets snapped a seven game losing streak and take home a commanding lead…
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed defenseman Jon Landry to a standard player’s contract (SPC).Landry, 32, signed a professional tryout agreement (PTO) with the Comets on Nov. 20 and has recorded…
Although the holidays have ended, winter has only just begun in Utica. Recognizing the impeding frigid weather, Utica Comets player Darren Archibald set out on a mission to ensure no one was left facing the cold this winter. During three Comets home…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned left wing Chris Higgins to the AHL Utica Comets.Higgins, 32, has appeared in 25 games for the Canucks this season where he has registered three points (2-1-3)…
The Comets returned home after a three-game road trip and claimed their first point in seven tries in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Toronto Marlies at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday night. Despite outshooting the Marlies 37-22, the Comets suffered…
The Utica Comets surrendered a late short-handed goal to the Hershey Bears to break a 3-3 tie, before ultimately losing 6-3 at the Giant Center on Sunday afternoon. The loss sends the Comets to their sixth straight defeat after gaining a point in 14…
The Utica Comets surrendered two power-play goals to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins en route to a 4-2 loss Saturday evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The loss sends the Comets to their fifth consecutive loss.Defensemen Jon Landry (0-2-2) and Jordan…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have acquired right wing Emerson Etem from the New York Rangers in exchange for Nicklas Jensen and a 6th round pick in 2017. Etem, 23, has skated in 19 games with the Rangers…
The Utica Comets lost by the score of 6-3 to the Binghamton Senators on Friday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena to run their losing streak to four games. The road loss was their first such loss in regulation since Nov. 14, a span…
The American Hockey League announced today that Hunter Shinkaruk has been named to the Eastern Conference All-Star Classic Roster. The 2016 Toyota AHL All-Star Classic, will take place January 31 and February 1 in Syracuse, N.Y.Shinkaruk, 21, in just…
With the start of the new year, The Save of the Day Foundation will begin awarding grants to organizations that focus on improving the lives of youth in the Mohawk Valley in either health and wellness, education or fitness. The foundation believes that…
Darren Archibald signs a Standard Player's Contract with the Comets.
Vancouver sends two forwards back to the Comets ahead of a three-in-three series.
“…I’m Rainman, he’s Scoop, and you’re listening to Comets Insider on ESPN 99.1FM…”One hour of Utica Comets talk radio can be heard every Monday, from 7-8pm, emanating from downtown Utica; 520 Seneca Street to be exact. Inside the renovated…
The Utica Comets didn’t start the new year off like they had hoped.
Despite scoring the game’s first goal the Utica Comets failed to snap their losing streak against the Albany Devils on Thursday night.
In the eighth meeting between the clubs the Utica Comets were finally able to record their first point against the franchise that used to call Utica home.
Take a look at Danny Syvret’s hockeydb page and you will see that his ability to compete at hockey’s highest level has never been in question. Up until December 18, the defenseman with 59 NHL games and 638 AHL games under his belt, was out…
There is no faulting John Kurtz if he’s watching the Comets’ schedule more than most of his teammates. If anything, it should be expected of the veteran forward. Although Kurtz is signed to his second PTO (professional tryout) contract, which…
For the second straight night the Utica Comets surrendered the game’s first goal early on in the first period, and for the second straight night the Comets rallied to take home the victory.
Riding a 32-save performance from Richard Bachman, the Utica Comets ran their franchise-high road winning streak to eight games with a 3-1 win over the Rochester Americans.
Dear Utica, As excited as we are for the incredible opportunities 2016 has to offer, the “Save of the Day” Foundation would first like to thank you for all of your extraordinary efforts during the past year. With your support, we were able…
This season, the AHL’s Utica Comets have teamed up with the Utica Jr. Comets Elite program. The Elite program has two teams – one at the 2004 level and one at the 2006 level. Prior to the start of hockey season for both organizations, the…
The Utica Comets scored 4:31 into the game, and could not find the back of the net again in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Hartford Wolf Pack Saturday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.`
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed defenseman Danny Syvret and forward Cam Reid to professional tryout contracts (PTO).
The Utica Comets rode six consecutive goals, three power-play goals, and Hunter Shinkaruk’s four-point night, to their seventh consecutive road victory when they defeated the Springfield Falcons 7-4 at the MassMutual Center Friday night.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Linden Vey from the AHL Utica Comets.
Understanding the special memories that are shared during the holiday season, the Rob Esche Save of the Day Foundation and Utica Comets players and staff adopted five families through ‘For the Good Inc.’ to ensure families in need had presents…
The grammy-nominated vocalist celebrating his milestone seventh #1 single, Chris Young, has announced that the historic Utica Memorial Auditorium has been added to his “I’m Comin’ Over” Tour, presented by AEG Live.…
Every Monday night, Coach Heenan dedicates an hour practice session that focuses solely on power skating and the correct technique and fundamentals for the perfect skating stride.
The Utica Comets got off to a good start Wednesday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium and didn’t look back, as they defeated the Rochester Americans by the score of 5-2, giving them their second straight win and third straight win against the…
The wives and girlfriends of the Utica Comets players will once again be selling mystery pucks at the two upcoming Comets home games on Dec. 16 vs Rochester, and Dec. 19 vs Hartford.
Richard Bachman can tell a good story. Have you heard the one about the Comets’ goalie leaving Utica for Calgary back in September?Let’s set the scene.On a crisp Wednesday morning, just days after being sent to Utica by the Vancouver Canucks for…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Ronalds Kenins and defenceman Andrey Pedan.
Down 4-3 late in the third period to the North Division leading Toronto Marlies, the Utica Comets found a way to strike twice in 1:16 of game action to defeat the Marlies 5-4 in overtime
The goaltenders shined Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium and combined to turn aside 55 of the 56 shots the Utica Comets and the Toronto Marlies fired on net.
Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed defenseman David Shields to a professional tryout contract (PTO).
On Tuesday, November 24, the Comets players and staff delivered 200 turkeys donated by the Save of the Day Foundation to the Rescue Mission, helping those families less fortunate.
While offering a first class experience to the players and families in the Utica Jr. Comets Elite organization is a top priority, it is equally important to see the progression in skill development from practice carry over to games.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has reassigned forward Ronalds Kenins to the Utica Comets.
After scoring in their two shootout attempts, and denying the Amerks in both of theirs, the Comets took home a 4-3 shootout victory.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has assigned forward Jake Virtanen to the Utica Comets on a conditioning assignment.
Utica Comets Weekly Notebook December 8, 2015 – Volume 3, No. 9
Jon Landry is betting that Cinderella stories are still possible, in crashing hockey’s exclusive club – the NHL.When Landry, 32, signed a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Comets back on on Nov. 20th, his hockey dreams were once again resuscitated.…
The Utica Comets and Syracuse Crunch added yet another unbelievable chapter to the ever-growing I-90 rivalry on Saturday night.
Five New York State American Hockey League teams announced a partnership with Empire State Development’s Division of Tourism/I LOVE NEW YORK.
The Utica Comets are proud to announce their involvement in the Rob Esche “Save of the Day” Foundation coat drive, led by Darren Archibald and “Archie’s Army."
Despite outshooting the St. John’s IceCaps 31-15, the Utica Comets dropped a hard fought overtime game to the IceCaps by the score of 2-1 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Friday night. Ashton Sautner (1-0-1) had the lone goal for the Comets,…
With the 50/50 system thriving as the driving force behind the Comets facet of the foundation, volunteers raised over $370,000 during the inaugural season alone.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled forward Ronalds Kenins from the AHL Utica Comets and reassigned defenceman Andrey Pedan to Utica.
The Utica Comets fell to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Wednesday night by the score of 3-1 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The loss snapped the Comets four game-winning streak. Richard Bachman made 16 saves for the Comets, and Michael Zalewski (1-0-1)…
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Alex Biega from the Utica Comets.
This season’s Elite coaching staff is comprised of coaches that have a wealth of experience and knowledge at the high school, collegiate and professional level.
After Wednesday’s game against Lehigh Valley, and just 15 games into his professional hockey career, Joseph LaBate exploded onto the scene and became a household name. November 25, 2015, started out like any other Utica home game. In the press…
The Utica Comets completed their perfect 3-0-0-0 week with their second win in as many nights over the Portland Pirates at the Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday night. The 6-3 win extended the Comets season-high winning streak to four games, and their…
For the first time this season the Utica Comets have strung together three straight wins with a 4-1 win over the Portland Pirates at the Cross Insurance Arena, on Friday night. Richard Bachman made 29-saves in his second victory as a member of the Comets,…
Utica Comets Weekly Notebook November 25, 2015 – Volume 3, No. 7
The Utica Comets scored in bunches on Wednesday night and gave their fans thanks, the night before Thanksgiving, when they defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7-1 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday night. Alex Biega (1-1-2), Alex Friesen (1-1-2),…
This off-season, the coaching staff incorporated an off-season workout packet for members of the 2004 elite team so they could come into the season ahead of the game.
Buoyed by three unanswered goals, the Utica Comets came back from an early 2-0 deficit to defeat the Hartford Wolf Pack 3-2 Sunday afternoon at the XL Center. The win was the first time the Comets won a game in which they exited a period trailing. Hunter…
The Utica Comets losing streak ran to a season-high four games after the Bridgeport Sound Tigers defeated the Comets 4-2 Saturday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Carter Bancks (1-0-1), and Alex Friesen (1-0-1) scored for the home team, while…
The Utica Comets losing streak was extended to three games, as the Hartford Wolf Pack snapped a seven-game losing streak, with 3-2 victory over the Comets at The AUD on Friday night. Brendan Gaunce (2-0-2) scored both Comets goals, his fifth and sixth…
The Utica Comets and Utica Jr. Comets Elite program have partnered up, with the AHL players serving as on-ice and off-ice mentors to the youth players.
For Linden Vey, the quickest route back to the NHL, runs through Utica. Vey, 24, knows what it takes to be a Vancouver Canuck. Last season the right-handed centerman spent his first full season in the National Hockey League. 75 games and 24 points to…
Despite outshooting the Syracuse Crunch 48-28, the Utica Comets lost 2-1 Saturday night at the War Memorial at the OnCenter. The Galaxy Cup series is now knotted at two points apiece. Michael Zalewski (1-0-1) scored his third goal in four games, while…
The Utica Comets first trip to the MassMutual Center did not go well, as the hometown Springfield Falcons beat the Comets 6-3 on Friday night. Hunter Shinkaruk scored his 10th goal of the season, which moved him into a tie with Frank Vatrano of the Providence…
Face Off, the weekly Utica Comets 30-minute program on WPNY TV, is now “Must See” TV that airs every Thursday at 7pm.After just a few episodes viewing Comets Face-Off has quickly become a weekly routine for hockey fans in the Mohawk Valley“Oh my…
Both beginning their first season, the Utica Jr. Comets 2004 and Utica Jr. Comets 2006 Elite teams will pave the way for youth hockey in the Mohawk Valley and help the youth talent in our area reach their maximum potential.
Utica Comets defenseman Taylor Fedun is one smart guy. And not just because he decided to sign with the Vancouver Canucks this past off-season.Let’s start with the degree. Fedun, a member of Princeton University’s Class of 2011, earned a bachelor’s…
The Utica Comets successfully captured five out of a possible six points this week with a convincing 5-1 win over the Providence Bruins at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Saturday night. Hunter Shinkaruk led the way with his second hat trick of the…
The Utica Comets fell 5-4 in a shoot out against the Toronto Marlies, after a hard fought back-and-forth battle at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Friday night. The high-scoring game saw four lead changes, two apiece. Wacey Hamilton (1-0-1), Brendan…
The Utica Comets delighted the sold out home crowd on Wednesday night, as they defeated the Portland Pirates by the score of 3-2 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Darren Archibald scored in his first game back with the Comets, after recently being signed…
The Utica Comets completed their three-in-three weekend with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Sunday evening at the Webster Bank Arena. The game came to an odd conclusion when it put the on-ice officials in a position where the results…
The Utica Comets fell to 0-7 all-time as a franchise vs. the Albany Devils when they lost by the score of 6-1 Saturday night at the Times Union Center. Defenseman Taylor Fedun (1-0-1) scored the lone Comets goal, his second goal in as many games. Forward…
An offensive explosion ended 7-5 in the Utica Comets favor versus the Binghamton Senators Friday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Hunter Shinkaruk’s two goals on the night gave him six goals in six games this season. Shinkaruk…
The Bulldog is back in a Comets sweater. This time with a very important letter on the front of it.At first,you see a relaxed and confident Alex Biega. Practice has ended, and that warm hockey smile filters between his helmet and visor. Before hitting…
The numbers don’t lie. Joe Cannata has his ‘A’ game going.Through the first five games of this AHL season, Cannata has been a busy man. With 300 minutes in goal, and 118 pucks shot at him, only eight have found their way into the net. Throw in…
The Utica Comets rebounded from a tough loss last game, and came out strong behind another great crowd at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, when they defeated their arch-rival, the Syracuse Crunch 4-0. Joe Cannata had 30 saves two get his first…
A questionable Hershey Bears goal in the game’s final minutes was all the Bears needed to defeat the Utica Comets 1-0 on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Comets’ goaltender Joe Cannata made 24 saves in the loss. The game looked…
The crowd was electric Wednesday for the Comets first home game of the season against the Rochester Americans, as the Comets won their first game of the season by the score of 4-2 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Hunter Shinkaruk led the way for the…
The Utica Comets are still in search of their first win after dropping their second game of the season by the score of 3-0 to the Hartford Wolf Pack at the XL Center on Saturday night. Wolf Pack goaltender Magnus Hellberg pitched a 30-save shutout en…
Coach Travis Green blows his whistle for what seems to be the 100th time today. After checking his watch and seeing that it is noon, he decides that practice is over. Inside an empty arena, after completing two one-hour sessions, players file off the…
Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that the Comets will wear their new third jersey for 10 select home games during the 2015-16 season. The dates the Comets will wear their third jerseys are: Oct. 24 Syracuse Crunch 7pm Nov. 7 Providence…
The Utica Comets season did not get off on the right foot as they fell 2-1 to the Rochester Americans Saturday night at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Amerks’ goaltender Linus Ullmark stole the show with 38 saves, several of the highlight-reel…
Players come and players go, especially those of veteran status. That is the life of an American Hockey League roster. This year’s Comets roster, compared to last year, resembles just that.What happens in Utica, doesn’t stay in Utica.The rebuilding…
With training camp underway and the 2015 regular season looming just days away, on and off-the-ice preparations are in full swing for the Comets. This week the Comets unveiled its new slogan for the upcoming season. This year’s slogan challenges…
They are the picturesque version of the word ‘superfans’. Oh, and they are green (with a dash of blue, here and there). Let the good times begin. In a few weeks when opening night is upon the Utica Comets, and many familiar faces begin making…
The run up to a new season is always exciting, the possibilities are endless for all organizations. Hope is abundant for every team as familiar faces start returning to the comfortable routine of heading to their home team’s arena.With the American…
In their first two seasons of existence, the Utica Comets and their fans have built a list of gameday traditions. From Clinton Comets Appreciation Night, and large 50/50 totals, to the whiteouts in the playoffs, fans can expect certain events to happen…
The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets broadcaster Brendan Burke has been selected as the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for the 2014-15 season.The James H. Ellery Memorial Award is presented annually in recognition…
It takes a team, both on and off the ice, for the Comets to succeed. Clinton native Josh Gagnon, as team’s video coach, plays a role in that success.During games, when the rest of Travis Green’s coaching mans the bench, Josh Gagnon is an unseen and…
American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews has announced that the league has named the Utica Comets as the 2014-15 recipients of the President’s Award. The announcements came Wednesday evening at a gala reception during the AHL Board…
American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews has announced the winners of the league’s annual Team Business Services awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in a variety of categories including ticket sales, community service and fan…
At every American Hockey League game there are three to four officials on the ice at all times. Everyone knows that. Did you know there are about a dozen more officials at every game? Take a look at the pressbox above section 205 next year, chances are…
The construction of an AHL roster is complex and confusing. It is not as simple as compiling the best 22 players available and has to take into account the, sometimes competing, objectives of player development and winning hockey games. There are…
Losing stinks. There are no two ways about it. Losing stinks. Period. I’m not one that can look at the bright side of losing. Never can, never will, and shamefully I won’t apologize for being super competitive, because it is a part of who…
It wasn’t the ending the loyal hockey fans of the Mohawk Valley wanted, but the Utica Comets were celebrated and bid adieu by the loudest fans in the American Hockey League after ending just their second season in the Calder Cup Finals on Saturday…
The Utica Comets are just one game away from being eliminated from the Calder Cup Finals after Friday night’s 6-3 loss in Game 4 to the Manchester Monarchs at The Utica Memorial Auditorium. Despite having their home crowd behind them, the Comets found…
Stay tuned here for updates from the Comets third round series against the Manchester Monarchs. Follow @UticaComets on Twitter and Instagram for photo updates. Round 1’s Notebook can be found here. Round 2's Notebook can be found here. Round…
Playing on home ice for the first time in the Calder Cup Finals made all the difference for the Utica Comets Wednesday night as they took Game 3 of the best-of-seven series and beat the Manchester Monarchs 3-2 in front of a rowdy sold out crowd at The…
The Utica Comets dropped back-to-back playoff games for the first time this postseason after losing to the Manchester Monarchs 2-1 in overtime Sunday evening at the Verizon Wireless Arena. With the Comets Game 2 loss in the Calder Cup Finals, the Monarchs…
An overtime goal review couldn’t help the Comets as they lost 3-2 in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals to the Manchester Monarchs on Saturday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Michael Mersch’s three-point (2-1-3) improved the Monarchs record to…
What do you call a team that is led by a All-Stars at the positions coach, goaltender, defense, and forward? Or a team that had a Top 10 scoring defenseman on their roster to go along with a team ranking in the Top 5 of goals against this season? Or…
History was made Tuesday night as the Utica Comets advanced to the Calder Cup Finals after they silenced the Grand Rapids Griffins 2-0 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. In just their second year as a franchise,…
Stay tuned here for updates from the Comets third round series against the Grand Rapids Griffins. Follow @UticaComets on Twitter and Instagram for photo updates. Round 1’s Notebook can be found here. Round 2's Notebook can be found here. TUESDAY, 6/2…
The Utica Comets are one win away from clinching a spot in the Calder Cup Finals and claiming the Western Conference title after defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins 3-2 Sunday evening at The Van Andel Arena.Wacey Hamilton (1-0-1), Hunter Shinkaruk, (1-0-1),…
May 31, 2015 5:00am101.12 hours from now, hockey fans in the City of Utica, and surrounding Mohawk Valley, will be listening to or watching Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Comets vs. Griffins, 9 months since both teams gathered for pre-season…
The Western Conference Finals have now turned into a best-of-three series after the Utica Comets were defeated 3-2 by the Grand Rapids Griffins in the first overtime game of the series on Friday night at The Van Andel Arena.Cory Conacher (1-0-1) has…
A natural hat-trick from Sven Baertschi, and a bounce back 40-save performance from Jacob Markstrom got the job done, as the Utica Comets defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins 4-1 Thursday night at the Van Andel Arena. The win has now given the Comets a…
Jake Virtanen’s first taste of professional hockey was supposed to be simple – then he was inserted into the Utica Comets’ line-up.As an 18-year-old, and a first round draft pick by the Vancouver Canucks at last year’s NHL Entry Draft (6th overall),…
The Western Conference Finals are now all tied up at one game apiece after the Utica Comets dropped Game 2 to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday night at The Utica Memorial Auditorium.Brendan Gaunce (1-1-2) and Sven Baertshci (1-0-1) found the only…
The Utica Comets held the high-powered Grand Rapids Griffins offense to just one goal, just the second time that feat has been accomplished this postseason, and claimed a 2-1 Game 1 victory at The Utica Memorial Auditorium Sunday night. Nicklas Jensen…
With the Utica Comets and the Grand Rapids Griffins reaching the Western Conference’s Finals round, six of the conference’s seven series went “chalk”. As the top seed in the West, the Comets hope that trend continues as they take on the second-seeded…
Stan Fischler, known as “The Hockey Maven,” serves as the resident hockey expert for MSG Networks’. Every week he can be seen on MSG Networks’ comprehensive hockey show “HOCKEY NIGHT LIVE” where he provides pre-game and post-game features…
Stan Fischler, known as “The Hockey Maven,” serves as the resident hockey expert for MSG Networks’. Every week he can be seen on MSG Networks’ comprehensive hockey show “HOCKEY NIGHT LIVE” where he provides pre-game and post-game features…
One goal was all the Utica Comets needed Wednesday night as they secured a spot in the Calder Cup’s Western Conference Final after eliminating the Oklahoma City Barons 1-0 in Game 7 at The Utica Memorial Auditorium.After losing Game 6, Jacob Markstrom…
The Western Conference semifinals will come down to a winner-take-all Game 7 after the Utica Comets fell 2-1 to the Oklahoma City Barons on Monday night at The Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Barons have now forced a Game 7 after tying up the best-of-seven…
A trip to the Western Conference Finals is just one win away for the Utica Comets after they took a 3-2 series lead over their second round opponent, the Oklahoma City Barons on Thursday night. The Comets 3-1 victory at the Cox Convention Center was…
The Oklahoma City Barons’ power play was the difference-maker as the Utica Comets dropped Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals 7-4 Wednesday night at The Cox Convention Center. The Barons capitalized on four out of their six power-play chances,…
After giving away the series’ first two-goal lead, the Utica Comets defeated the Oklahoma City Barons 3-2 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals at the Cox Convention Center. The Comets have now taken a 2-1 series lead. Alexandre…
Stay tuned here for updates from the Comets second round series against the Oklahoma City Barons. Follow @UticaComets on Twitter and Instagram for photo updates. Round 1’s Notebook can be found here. THURSDAY, 5/21 – OFF-DAY 4:23pm:…
For the second time in as many nights, overtime was necessary to settle the game between the Utica Comets and Oklahoma City Barons. This time, overtime wielded much better results for the home team after a tip-in goal gave the Comets a 2-1 victory over…
Thursday night at The Utica Memorial Auditorium saw the sixth longest professional American Hockey League game after the Utica Comets dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals to the Oklahoma City Barons 2-1 in Quadruple overtime. Jacob…
After both teams won their first round Calder Cup Playoff match-ups, one of these two teams will advance to the American Hockey League’s Western Conference Finals. The Utica Comets are looking to keep the party alive in central New York for a few…
March 25, the day the Comets added their final piece to their defensive puzzle. Also known as the day Adam Clendening was assigned to Utica.Sometimes things just work out the way they should. A few months back, on Jan. 29, the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago…
Stay tuned here for updates from the Comets first round series against Chicago. Follow @UticaComets on Twitter and Instagram for photo updates. SUNDAY, 5-3 – RECOVERY DAY ….kind of. 11:17am: How about Benn Ferriero? He skated around…
For the first time ever in the history of Utica, N.Y. an American Hockey League team has advanced to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs after defeating and eliminating the Chicago Wolves 4-2 and in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals…
With a power-play goal 2:19 into overtime, the Chicago Wolves defeated the Utica Comets 4-3 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Friday night. The Wolves’ win knotted the series at 2 games a piece, and sets up Game 5 on Saturday night.Sven Baertschi…
In as dramatic fashion as a game could possibly get, the Utica Comets defeated the Chicago Wolves 2-1 Wednesday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at The Utica Memorial Auditorium. In the process, the Comets now have the advantage…
The Calder Cup playoffs have returned to The AUD after 22 years. Having Cory Conacher, who netted six goals in the final nine regular-season games, in the line-up couldn’t be more welcoming.How many times has it been said, “There’s no substitute…
In case you have not heard, and how could you not? The Comets chase for the historic Calder Cup fires up tomorrow night in Chicago vs the Wolves, in Game 1 of the 2015 American Hockey League playoffs.As the top team in the Western Conference through…
The Chicago Wolves evened up the best-of-five series (1-1) with a two-goal second period that took down the Utica Comets 2-1 Friday night in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Western Conference Quarterfinals at the Allstate Arena. Hunter Shinkaruk (1-0-1)…
It’s been 22 years since the Mohawk Valley has witnessed professional playoff hockey and on Wednesday night that drought ended as the Utica Comets (1-0) defeated the Chicago Wolves (0-1) 2-1 in double overtime of Game 1 in the first round of the Calder…
The Utica Comets (47-20-7-2) clinched the Western Conference championship with a 3-2 victory over the Adirondack Flames on Saturday night at the Glens Falls Civic Center.With securing the Western Conference’s top seed, the Comets will play the to-be-determined…
The Utica Comets (46-20-7-2) broke the 100-point threshold Friday night after defeating the Rochester Americans (28-40-5-1) at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.Cory Conacher (1-0-1) scored his seventh of the season since joining the team, which…
When the Utica Comets (45-20-7-2) and Binghamton Senators meet up things tend to gets wild. Things were no different Wednesday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, where the Comets fell to the Senators 6-5 in overtime. 11 goals, and…
In front of the 26th sold out crowd and final regular season game at The Utica Memorial Auditorium, the Utica Comets (45-20-6-2) claimed the Galaxy Cup for the second year in a row after defeating the Syracuse Crunch (41-23-9-0) 2-1 Sunday afternoon.…
It took extra hockey, a shootout to be exact, but the Utica Comets fell to the Binghamton Senators 3-2 Friday night at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena.Brandon DeFazio (1-0-1) and Hunter Shinkaruk (1-0-1) scored for the Comets, while Joacim…
The Utica Comets 10-game winning streak came to a close Friday evening after falling 3-2 to the Adirondack Flames at The Utica Memorial Auditorium.Alexandre Grenier (1-1-2) and Cory Conacher (1-0-1) scored the Comets only goals of the night even after…
The Utica Comets, in conjunction with American Hockey League, have announced the goaltender Jacob Markstrom and defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti, have been named to 2014-15 AHL Second All-Star Team, as voted by coaches, players and media in each of the league’s…
With just 30 days of service with the Utica Comets in the books, Sven Baertschi has become a must-see hockey show.After a 5-1 win over the Rochester Americans at The AUD on April 1, a game in which Baertschi scored two goals, the Vancouver Canucks’…
After a pre-game ceremony that saw the Utica Comets receive the Sam Pollock Trophy for conquering this season’s North Division, the Comets (44-19-6-1) extended their win streak to 10 games on Tuesday evening. The Comets pocketed a 3-1 win over the…
The Utica Comets continued their red-hot pace on Saturday evening and defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 3-2 in overtime at the FirstOntario Centre. The win extended their win streak to an all-time high of nine games.Joe Cannata backstopped his way to his…
With recently besting Oklahoma City, Rockford, and Rochester, the Utica Comets are riding a franchise best eight-game winning streak. Amongst all the excitement, forward Wacey Hamilton was ecstatic to have his name in the line-up for two of those contests.At…
The Utica Comets are proud to announce that Alex Biega has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Team City community during the 2014-15 season.Biega has gone above…
Just one night after clinching a Calder Cup playoff spot, the Utica Comets have won the American Hockey League’s North Division Championship. The Hamilton Bulldogs 4-2 loss vs the Chicago Wolves on Thursday night, secured the Comets of the top spot…
The Utica Comets (42-19-6-1) recorded their eighth straight victory with a dominating 5-1 win over the Rochester Americans (27-35-5-1) at The Utica Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday night.Sven Baertschi (2-0-2) found the back of the net twice for his…
For the first time in franchise history the Utica Comets will be playing in the Calder Cup playoffs. The Comets win over the Rochester Americans, coupled with losses by the Toronto Marlies and the Adirondack Flames, secured their spot in the annual postseason…
The Utica Comets have taken one step closer to clinching the North Division after winning their seventh game in a row Saturday evening, 4-2 at The Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Rockford IceHogs’ six-game winning streak came to an end and have drifted…
After setting a franchise record last Sunday for five wins in a row, the Utica Comets did it again on Friday night as they trampled over the Oklahoma City Barons 4-2 to extend their win streak to six at The Utica Memorial Auditorium.Rookie Hunter Shinkaruk…
With Jacob Markstrom replacing the void left by Ryan Miller in Vancouver, Joacim Eriksson went from splitting duty in the Comets, to being the guy in net for the playoff stretch run.Three years removed from his final game in his native Sweden, the 24…
For the first in the history of the franchise, the Utica Comets (39-19-6-1) pushed their winning streak to five games after Sunday afternoon’s match-up against the Rochester Americans (25-33-5-0) resulted in a 4-1 victory at the Blue Cross Arena at…
A three-goal third period propelled the Utica Comets to a 4-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch Saturday night at the War Memorial at OnCenter.The new guys were the story for the Comets as Sven Baertschi (2-0-2) continued his torrid better than a point-per-game…
The Utica Comets didn’t disappoint the home crowd after defeating the Rochester Americans 4-2 Friday night in their first game at The Utica Memorial Auditorium since March 4th . The Utica Comets captured another two points to put them at a total of…
Shortly after a mid-week match The AUD with the Rochester Americans, it was a safe bet that Comets defenseman Peter Andersson didn’t think he would be talking fishing. Like the majority of those on the Comets roster, players come to the Mohawk…
The Utica Comets slipped by the Iowa Wild 4-3 Sunday evening at the Allstate Arena after capturing their second shootout win of the season.Brandon DeFazio and Alexandre Grenier were the two to seal the deal in the shooutout and helped the Comets capture…
Upon his return to the American Hockey League, Jacob Markstrom and the Utica Comets shutout the Chicago Wolves 4-0 on Saturday night at the Allstate Arena for this 18th victory and fifth shutout of the season.Alex Friesen (1-1-2), Alexandre Grenier (1-1-2),…
While most players would call home after a Comets game to talk to their families about how the team did and their personal performances, it’s not the case for Will Acton.In a mid-week home contest against divisional rival Hamilton Bulldogs, Acton scored…
The Utica Comets (34-19-6-1) left Allstate Arena with one point after Wednesday night’s 2-1 overtime loss to the Chicago Wolves (29-22-6-1). T the one point extended their first place North Division lead to eight.Alexandre Grenier (1-0-1) scored the…
The Toronto Marlies finished off a three-in-three as they slipped by the Utica Comets 2-1 Sunday afternoon at the Ricoh Coliseum.Sven Baertschi (1-0-1) scored for the first time as a member of the Comets, and has now collected four points in the three…
The Comets extended their lead on their closest North Division rival to nine points with a 3-2 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs at the FirstOntario Centre, in Hamilton, ON on Saturday night.Sven Baertschi (0-2-2) led the way for the Comets with two…
The music was loud inside Syracuse’s War Memorial as the Utica Comets and host team the Crunch took warm-ups. However, thousands of miles to the west, in Vancouver, the message couldn’t be clearer from Alex Biega. Two weeks and counting since…
Utica Comets’ Brandon DeFazio, an Oakville, Ontario native, did it – he made it to professional hockey’s “show” on Nov. 9, 2014.In September, the Huffington Post ran an eye-opening article titled “How Hard Is It To Make It to the NHL,”…
The Utica Comets (33-18-5-1) needed a shoot out on Wednesday night as they defeated the Rochester Americans (24-29-5-1) in a six-round shootout at The Utica Memorial Auditorium for their first shootout-win of the season, which brought an end to their…
It hasn’t happened often this season, but after Sunday afternoon’s 6-3 loss to the Hamilton Bulldog’s at The Utica Memorial Auditorium, the Comets have now lost three in a row.Darren Archibald (1-0-1), Cal O’Reilly (1-0-1) and Brendan Gaunce…
Just as it was the last time the Utica Comets visited their thruway rivals, they were once again defeated by the Syracuse Crunch in a 4-1 final at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena on Saturday evening.Hunter Shinkaruk found the Comets lone goal of the…
It only took the Adirondack Flames 10 tries to finally defeat the Utica Comets 4-0 at The Utica Memorial Auditorium on Friday evening. The Comets record over the Flames sits at 9-1.Unlucky bounces and a plenty of saves happen to be the story of the game…
The Utica Comets won their 31st game of the season, and defenseman Andrey Pedan had a bloody lip.It was 15 minutes after the Comets chalked up a 5-2 win downing North Division rival Toronto Marlies at The AUD. The celebratory music was blaring from Utica’s…
The Utica Comets (32-15-5-1) got back to their winning ways Tuesday night after they trampled over the Hamilton Bulldogs (26-21-7-0) 5-2 at The Utica Memorial Auditorium. With the win the Comets widened their division lead over the Bulldogs to 11 points.Will…
The Utica Comets were downed by the Albany Devils 2-1 Saturday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.Brandon DeFazio found the Comets only goal of the game, which matched his season career high for goals with a total of 17. Devils netminder Scott Clemmensen,…
Two power-play goals rocketed the Utica Comets over the Toronto Marlies 5-2 Friday evening at The Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Comets have scored two power-play goals in back-to-back games and have won seven of their last nine games.Alexandre Grenier…
The Comets kicked off their season-high five-game homestand by defeating the Texas Stars 5-2 Wednesday night at The Utica Memorial Auditorium.The Comets (30-14-5-1) scored two power-play goals for the eighth en route to their 30th win this season. The…
A wild twelve goal game did not go the Utica Comets way as the Hamilton Bulldogs won 7-5 Monday afternoon at the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, ON. 12 different players scored goals during the contest.Will Acton (1-1-2), Darren Archibald (1-1-2), Dustin…
There was no love lost between these North Division rivals during Saturday night’s Valentine’s Day re-match as Bobby Sanguinetti and the Utica Comets exacted their revenge in overtime against the Rochester Americans at the Blue Cross Arena at the…
Combing through Comets assistant coach Paul Jerrard’s hockey travels can be a bit exhausting.Jerrard, 49, along with fellow assistant coach Nolan Baumgartner, and head coach Travis Green and Comets, is in Glens Falls for a two-in-two nights with the…
One goal made all the difference in Wednesday night’s match-up as the Utica Comets (28-13-5-1) fell to the Rochester Americans (21-26-3-0) 2-1 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The loss broke the Comets four-game winning streak dating back to Jan.…
As the blizzard came rolling into Utica so did the Comets in their return to The Utica Memorial Auditorium as they defeated the Binghamton Senators 7-4 in a wild game that seemed to have everything on Sunday afternoon. After the victory, the Comets finished…
Travis Green is going to the AHL All-Star Game, and the Utica Comets’ coach doesn’t have to make travel arrangements.With the Comets’ 2-1 win at The AUD on Friday night over the Adirondack Flames, their 20th on the season, along with 45 points,…
Hunter Shinkaruk sees his time with the Utica Comets as a fresh start; an opportunity to start a promising professional career. Being a top pick by the Vancouver Canucks at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, 24th overall, in and of itself was a huge victory for…
17 rows up in section 216 of The AUD, seated in a private suite, Vancouver Canucks’ general manager, Jim Benning, had a clear view of his organization’s future this past Wednesday and Friday.About two and a half hours after the Utica Comets and Rochester…
Pat Kelly-More than four decades have passed since legendary Clinton coach Pat Kelly has slipped on a Comets’ jersey. Returning to the area where he and his teams are synonymous with unparalleled greatness during an eight- year stretch, this is no…
As a defenseman, much of Bobby Sanguinetti’s game has him skating in reverse. In keeping his dream alive of playing full-time in the National Hockey League, the Jersey boy’s road going forward starts in Utica.Through his first 18 games as a Comet,…
This past Friday’s post-game press conference in The AUD was anything but routine.On a night that the Utica Comets delighted their sixth sell out crowd, and a night where they picked up two points with a 2-1 win, coach Travis Green met with a half…
“I’ll be honest, it’s a long time – three-and-a half or four hours,” Brendan Gaunce said on the wait to be drafted on Draft Day. “You always want to be drafted as high as you can but after today, the ranking doesn’t matter. It’s how much…
30,715 hockey fans left Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome on Saturday evening quite familiar with the Utica Comets.Herkimer’s Nicole Todd, a graduate student at SU, summed up her view of the Comets – Syracuse Crunch match from her seat in section…
There wasn’t anything particularly out of the ordinary about Nicklas Jensen’s performance on November 5. During a mid-week match at The AUD with the Binghamton Senators, Jensen proved to be a difference maker for his team.At 13:41 in the game’s…
Flashback to a couple weeks ago. Back to October 22, when the Utica Comets were preparing for their 2014-15 home opener. On ice level , anxiously awaiting Tom Coyne to call his name at The AUD – Bowie Hockey, meet professional hockey. Bowie (Bo)…
Being a leader is nothing new for Comets center Cal O’Reilly, it’s just now official.In the Mohawk Valley, Utica Comets hockey games are the social events of the season. Fans center their schedules; be it family, work, or school, around when their…
When the fall chill arrives, Dustin Jeffrey knows what time it is.After weeks of practice and a trio of exhibition games, Jeffrey’s skating and stick handling skills starts getting honed. When Jeffrey joined the Comets, it represented a fresh…
Seen mainly with his mask on in The AUD, it’s going to be difficult to gauge Comets’ goalie Jacob Marksom’s emotions. One thing is for sure, it’s going to be interesting to see if this is the season that the 6’6″ Swede will finally…
Hosting the AHL All-Star Game is a big deal. A really big deal.A year ago today the Utica Comets were just days away from taking to the ice for the very first time. While The AUD hadn’t had a full-time AHL tenant in two decades. The response by fans…
Since the Comets 2-0 season-ending victory over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on April 19, things have become rather “ordinary” at The AUD, again. For team Vice President Brittany Usmail, there are numerous positive memories of the club’s inaugural season…
When it comes to the Utica Comets, what you see (literally), is what you get, courtesy of Comets team photographer Lindsay Mogle.Check out a copy of the Comets’ inaugural yearbook. Mogle’s work is everywhere in there. Every photo featured on the…
If you’ve been to a Comets game in The AUD then you know where the in-game videoboard “magic” is created. You may not be aware of it, but the room with the glass windows opposite the team’s merchandise store is where it all happens.Teamwork,…
Someone, please get Mark Caswell, Jr. a pair of sneakers to wear in The AUD.When going to the Utica Comets staff page on the web, as you scroll halfway down, “Mark Caswell, Jr. – Director of Communications” is found. However, when The AUD’s doors…
Whether at The AUD, in Vancouver, or on-line, getting your hands on a Utica Comets jersey today remains difficult, if not impossible. Even for Kelly Esche, the club’s Director of Brand Management, keeping up with demand for merchandise remains an ongoing…
With the Utica Comets, the stub stops with Adam Banko.“My job is to get people in the door,” says Adam Banko, Comets Vice President of Ticket Sales.Adam BankoIt’s 75-minutes prior to the drop of the puck for a mid-February Friday evening contest.…
Brendan Burke’s voice has become familiar to Comets fans on 94.9FM K-Rock, since the start of Utica’s second chapter in the American Hockey League. Listening and learning during team broadcasts remains just another constant within the organization.…