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…