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Nov. 15, 2016

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…

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Nov. 13, 2016

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…

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Nov. 13, 2016

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…

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Nov. 12, 2016

FINAL: Comets 3 vs. Wolf Pack 2 (OT)

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Nov. 11, 2016

FINAL: Comets 1 vs. Phantoms 4

Nov. 10, 2016

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…

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Nov. 09, 2016

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…

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Nov. 08, 2016

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…

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Nov. 07, 2016

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…

Nov. 07, 2016

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…