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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –  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. –  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…

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 –  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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

  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 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. — 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 — 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. — 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…

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…

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,…

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 — 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…

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…

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 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. — 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…

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 — 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 — 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…

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. — 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, 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…

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. — 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…

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— 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— 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 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— 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, 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 – 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 – 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 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— 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— 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…

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 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. – 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…

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…

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. – 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…

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,…

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. – 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 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…

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. –  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…

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…

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,…

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…

Acquire forward Jayce Hawryluk and defenseman Zack Hayes, who both report to Utica;  ineligible to be called up by New Jersey  

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…

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. – 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…

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…

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…

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…

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. – 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,…

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. – 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

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. – 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, 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…

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…

  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…

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…

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. –  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…

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…

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…

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—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…

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…

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…

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 – 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 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 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 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:…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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— 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…

  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…

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 – 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…

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…

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!…

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.   …

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 – 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…

  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…

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 – 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…

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 – 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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. …

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 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…

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.…

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 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…

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…

  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 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 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…

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…

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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.  …

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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,…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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. …

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

  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…

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 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.…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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 - 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 goaltender Mareks Mitens along with forwards Tyler Irvine and Patrick Grasso to standard player contracts for the 2021-2022 season.  …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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, 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…

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…

  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.     …

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…

  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…

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…

  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,…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

  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…

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. – 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, 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, 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, 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,…

  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, 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…

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, 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 – 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, 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, 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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 goaltender Jake Kielly to a one-year, two-way contract.    Kielly, 24, split the 2019.20 season between Utica and Kalamazoo. With…

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…

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. … 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…

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…

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…

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…

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’…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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 – 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…

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…

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…

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 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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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,…

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 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 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 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…

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, 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, 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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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 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…

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, 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…

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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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, 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…

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…

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, 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, 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.  …

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…

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, 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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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, 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…

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…

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 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…

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 – 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…

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, 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 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…

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…

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. – 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 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…

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, 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, 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…

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, 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

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…

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, 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 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…

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…

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, 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.…

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…

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.…

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…