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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…