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Sep. 30, 2025

Utica, NY – With training camp in full swing and players back in town, we had a chance to sit down with Comets’ forward, Dylan Wendt.  Wendt grew up as the middle child between two brothers in Grand Haven, MI, a small beach town on Lake…

Sep. 25, 2025

Utica, NY – In late June, it was announced that the Comets had brought on a new Assistant Coach and last week, Matt Carkner was kind enough to share his story. Carkner grew up south of Ottawa in Winchester, Ontario, a small farming community of…

Sep. 23, 2025

Utica, NY –  The Comets have announced that training camp for the 2025-26 season will begin next week, with an on-ice session on Monday, September 29th at 10:30 AM. Players are set to arrive prior to September 29th which will be used for medical…

Sep. 23, 2025

  Utica, NY – Prior to the start of NHL training camp in New Jersey last week, we were fortunate to catch up with one of the Devils’ top prospects, Seamus Casey. The 21-year-old defenseman landed a spot on the Devils’ roster last…

 Utica Comets Launch Sports Leadership Award
Sep. 22, 2025

Utica, NY –  The Utica Comets are proud to launch the Utica Comets Sports Leadership Award, a monthly recognition program celebrating the incredible coaches, parents, and volunteers who inspire our community through sports. Whether you or…

Sep. 15, 2025

Utica, NY – Another summer in the books and another season of hockey right around the corner. For Ryan Schmelzer, it was a summer of attending six weddings, spending some family time in Buffalo, NY and Burlington, ON, and entertaining his…

Sep. 10, 2025

Utica, NY –  After stepping in as interim Head Coach last November, Ryan Parent is preparing for his first full season as bench boss in Utica.   “It’s going to be a different experience now. Going through training camp with…

Sep. 08, 2025

   Utica, NY –  Youth hockey in Utica has taken another big step forward with Utica University Nexus Center linking up with the NHL to launch a brand new Learn to Play hockey program this fall.  “We are proud to partner…

Aug. 26, 2025

UTICA, NY – The Utica Comets announced today that Joe Benson has joined the organization for his first season as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations. A native of Andover, MA, Benson has had a passion for hockey and broadcasting since…

Aug. 21, 2025

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! October 10th & 11th – 7PM vs Cleveland – Opening Weekend The season starts with a bang—two straight nights of fresh ice, incredible energy, and the return of Comets hockey. Expect new faces, old rivalries,…