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Jan. 15, 2021

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…

Jan. 11, 2021

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…

Jan. 11, 2021

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,…

Jan. 04, 2021

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…

Jan. 04, 2021

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…

Nov. 04, 2020

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…

Oct. 30, 2020

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…

Oct. 28, 2020

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…

Oct. 26, 2020

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…

Oct. 19, 2020

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…