Utica, NY – Hockey is right around the corner and camp has already started for several players, including defenseman Mikael Diotte. The Quebec native is one of 25 players and eight defensemen named to the New Jersey Devils 2026 rookie camp roster…
UTICA, N.Y. (September 10, 2026) — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced a 10-year naming rights partnership between the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority (AUD Authority) and NBT Bank that will officially…
Utica, NY – The trade of Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils to the Calgary Flames captured wide attention across the hockey world this past summer. Defenseman Etienne Morin was one of the pieces that the Devils got in return for Nemec and we…
ADAM PAWLICK NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE UTICA COMETS Robert Esche continues to serve as CEO of Mohawk Valley Garden UTICA, NY – Mohawk Valley Garden (MVG) today announced that Adam Pawlick has been named President of the Utica Comets, overseeing…
Utica, NY – One of the Comets’ most anticipated acquisitions this summer has been forward Ben Steeves, and we recently checked in with the third-year pro. Steeves spent the past two seasons with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) and joined the…
Utica, NY – Among the plethora of players the Comets have added to the roster this offseason is forward Justin Pearson, and we recently got a chance to connect with the rugged winger. The Nashua, NH native is set to enter the fourth season of his…
Utica, NY – The Utica Comets announced today that New Hartford native Mike Zalewski has been hired as an Assistant Coach to round out Head Coach Ryan Parent's coaching staff. Zalewski returns to the Mohawk Valley after…
Utica, NY – In early July, the Utica Comets signed Zach Gallant to an AHL contract and this past week, the left-shot forward was the latest guest in the Comets’ Summer FaceTime Series. Born in London, Ontario and raised 35 minutes outside…
UTICA COMETS 2026-27 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE Saturday, October 10 vs. Rochester Opening Night A new season begins in Utica! Be there as the Comets return to NBT Bank Arena to kick off the 2026-27 campaign with an unforgettable night of hockey, entertainment,…
Utica, NY – In the latest edition of the Comets’ summer FaceTime series, we spoke with newly signed forward, Gabe Klassen. After a long, grueling season, many professional hockey players return home, and that is no different for Klassen who…