COMETS END JANUARY BY CONTINUING HOME GAME SELLOUT STREAK
Jan 23, 2017Sellout streak hits 77 games dating back to April 10, 2015
Utica, NY - The Utica Comets continue the growing streak of sellout games into this weekend. This brings the running total to 77 games as of the January 28 game versus the Syracuse Crunch. In addition, the Comets have sold out 62 consecutive regular season games. The current AHL record for consecutive regular season home sellouts is held by the St. John’s IceCaps with 120 games from October 10, 2011 – October 26, 2014.
Last season, Comets fans sold out the Utica Memorial Auditorium for all home games, including two first round playoff games against the Albany Devils. A total of 154,400 fans walked through the doors of The AUD to attend a Comets game during the 2016-17 season. Prior to that, the Comets skated to a sold out crowd in 40 out of a possible 51 times en route to the Calder Cup Finals during the 2014-15 American Hockey League season.
To purchase tickets to a game, fans are encouraged to utilize the ticket exchange via StubHub!:
The Utica Comets and StubHub! recently announced a multi-year partnership. StubHub! is a fully-integrated platform that allows season and single-game ticket members to resell tickets with confidence and ease for free. The service also provides buyers a safe and secure shopping experience with instant tickets upon purchase via mobile delivery or print-at-home. StubHub! is the largest ticket marketplace with visibility to millions of people worldwide.
StubHub!’s wealth of data will also provide fans with the clearest pricing guidance and the most accurate recommendations to get the very best value. Every transaction is backed by StubHub!’s 100% money-back Fan Protect Guarantee and buyers and sellers will have access to exceptional 24/7 customer service. Download the StubHub! App for greater ease of use and sell or purchase your ticket, right up until game time. Both buyers and sellers have the ability to set alerts based on specific criteria; anything from price to quantity can be noted, and users will receive notifications via email or app when the set criteria is met.
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