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• Birch joins Devils organization as GM of Comets

The New Jersey Devils have named Braden Birch assistant general manager. In his new role, Birch will serve as general manager of the AHL’s Utica Comets and aid new Devils GM Sunny Mehta and his staff in scouting, contract management, roster and cap strategy....2026
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• Devils Recall Nico Daws and Topias Vilen From Utica
On Friday, the New Jersey Devils announced that they have recalled defenseman Topias Vilen and goaltender Nico Daws from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Utica Comets. Both players were…...2026
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• Devils Recall Brian Halonen and Marc McLaughlin
Earlier today, the New Jersey Devils announced a few roster transactions. They have recalled forwards Brian Halonen and Marc McLaughlin from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Utica Comets.…...2026
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• Devils Recall Dylan Wendt, Jakub Malek Reassigned to AHL
The New Jersey Devils announced a few roster transactions on Friday (Feb. 20) afternoon. They have recalled forward Dylan Wendt from the Utica Comets, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.…...2026
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• Devils Recall Hameenaho, Cholowski, White, and Malek
Earlier today, the New Jersey Devils announced a few roster transactions, recalling three players from the Utica Comets, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. Forward Lenni Hameenaho and defensemen Dennis…...2026
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• Islanders Outlast Comets For 2-1 Victory
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Hosting the Utica Comets for a Tuesday night tilt at Total Mortgage Arena, the Bridgeport Islanders skated away with a crucial two points thanks to a third-period goal from Matthew Highmore, which cemented their 2-1 victory. The … Continue reading → The post Islanders Outlast Comets For 2-1 Victory first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Comets’ Osipov suspended for three games

Utica Comets defenseman Dmitry Osipov has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at Toronto on Oct. 19....2025
• Senators’ Sebrango, Comets’ Osipov, Marlies’ Barbolini suspended
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced the following suspensions: Belleville Senators defenseman Donovan Sebrango has been suspended for six (6) games and Utica Comets defenseman Dmitry Osipov has been suspended for two (2) games … Continue reading → The post Senators’ Sebrango, Comets’ Osipov, Marlies’ Barbolini suspended first appear...2025
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• Lost in the Avalanche: AJ Greer

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images An Avalanche draft pick nears 200 NHL games played. Sometimes those who are playing in the NHL can still be lost. That is the case with former Colorado Avalanche prospect AJ Greer. Now as a regular bottom six forward with the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, he has become an Avalanche draft pick success. As the 27-year-old is 13 contests away from 2...2024
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• UNH Alumni in Pro Hockey 12-22-2023: Spotlight on Angus Crookshank

Former UNH StarAngus Crookshank Alumni Spotlight ~ Angus Crookshank fulfilled two hockey dreams this week. On Sunday, he made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators. Two days later, he scored his first NHL goal. This behind-the-scenes video of Angus and the Crookshank family ("Breakaway" presented by Bell) chronicles the remarkable story: Crookshank's five-year journey from the Unive...2023
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• UNH Alumni in Pro Hockey: 10-18-2023

Former UNH StarJames van Riemsdyk News & Notes ~ James van Riemsdyk is currently playing in his 15th National Hockey League season. The Philadelphia Flyers drafted JVR second overall in the 2007 NHL Draft. He played his first 3 NHL seasons with the Flyers, the next 6 with Toronto, then back to Philadelphia for 5 more seasons. In July, JVR signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the ...2023
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• Comets’ Geertsen suspended for six games

Utica Comets forward Mason Geertsen has been suspended for six (6) games as a consequence of his actions in a game at Syracuse on Nov. 12....2022
• Going North: Monsters come roaring out of the gates with an opening series sweep
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cleveland scored in bunches to take four points from Syracuse It’s still very early in the season for a Monsters roundup, but with a few big wins and some big news it just felt appropriate. The Monsters look to bounce back from a very disappointing season last year that saw them finish dead last in their division. A new bench boss and ...2022
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• Penguins-Comets game suspended

Monday evening’s game between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Utica Comets was suspended due to a power outage affecting the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium....2022
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• Comets’ Russo suspended for Game 4

Utica Comets defenseman Robbie Russo has been suspended for one game as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at Rochester on May 15....2022
• Going North: Monsters’ season entering critical stretch
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Checking in on the Columbus Blue Jackets’ AHL affiliate Thank goodness for the “loser point.” It has been the points earned in losses that has kept the Cleveland Monsters in the playoff hunt so far this season. Currently, their record stands at 10-8-2-3. Since the last roundup, the Monsters have gone 5-5-1-0 to hang around the middle o...2021
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"In his new role, Birch will serve as general manager of the AHL’s Utica Comets and aid new Devils GM Sunny Mehta and his staff in scouting, contract management, roster and cap strategy."

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"On Wednesday morning, the New Jersey Devils announced they have recalled defenseman Seamus Casey from the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL)."

2024
"First the power forward thrived in the Devils’ system in the Covid-19 abbreviated 2020-21 season putting up 14 points in 16 AHL games to close out the year and then in the following 2021-22 season for the Utica Comets where he scored 52 points in 53 games to go along with 102 penalty minutes."

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"Photo: Jeff Bexton/Utica Comets The Hershey Bears fell to the Utica Comets, 3-0, Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, NY."

2022
"Utica Comets defenseman Robbie Russo has been suspended for one game as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at Rochester on May 15."

2021
"There is no catching the leader of the division, considering the Utica Comets are currently at the top with an insane 17-1-2-0 record and 36 points."

2020
"Photo Credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Monsters Utica Comets (3) at Cleveland Monsters (0) Alex Bevan once sang “You wanna make a hit record?"

2017
"The Utica Comets will auction the jerseys off for a good cause after the game"

2016
"John's IceCaps routed the Utica Comets 7-1 on Sunday afternoon in American Hockey League action."

2015
"Patrik Bartosak made 31 saves and the Manchester Monarchs won the American Hockey League's Calder Cup with a 2-1 win against the Utica Comets in Game 5 of the 2015 Calder Cup Finals in Utica, N."

2014
"The Utica Comets and Syracuse Crunch set a new attendance record for the largest indoor crowd in the United States to attend a professional hockey game Saturday."

• Birch joins Devils organization as GM of Comets
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• Adirondack sign Brand, Polino
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, have announced that the club has signed forwards Chase Brand and Patrick Polino to contracts for the … Continue reading → The post Adirondack sign Brand, Polino first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Marooney agrees to terms with Adirondack
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, have announced that the club has signed defenseman James Marooney to a contract for the 2024-25 season. … Continue reading → The post Marooney agrees to terms with Adirondack first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Adirondack brings back Conroy
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, have announced that the club has re-signed defenseman Ryan Conroy to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Conroy, … Continue reading → The post Adirondack brings back Conroy first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Adirondack brings back Gillespie
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, announced that the club has re-signed forward Mike Gillespie to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Gillespie, … Continue reading → The post Adirondack brings back Gillespie first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Comets sign O’Neil and Bertuzzi
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, 26, hails from Latham, New York and played 63 … Continue reading → The post Comets sign O’Neil and Bertuzzi first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
• Adirondack re-signs Friedmann, adds Fessenden
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, announced that the club has re-signed forward T.J. Friedmann and signed goaltender David Fessenden to contracts for the … Continue reading → The post Adirondack re-signs Friedmann, adds Fessenden first appeared on Pro Hockey...2024
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• Ford agrees to terms with Adirondack
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, have announced that the club has signed defenseman Taylor Ford to a contract for the 2024-25 season. … Continue reading → The post Ford agrees to terms with Adirondack first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• UNH Alumni in Pro Hockey 12-22-2023: Spotlight on Angus Crookshank
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• Islanders Outlast Comets For 2-1 Victory
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• Crunch Defeat Comets, 2-1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch defeated the Utica Comets, 2-1, tonight at the Upstate Medical University Arena. The win advances the Crunch to 25-19-8-4 on the season with 62 points. Syracuse is now 4-5-1-0 in the 14-game season series against … Continue reading → The post Crunch Defeat Comets, 2-1 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• Merilainen sets new franchise shutouts record as Senators blank Comets in Family Day Classic
The Belleville Senators are now just two points back of a Calder Cup Playoff spot in the AHL’s North Division after a 3-0 victory over the Utica Comets (AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils) at CAA Arena on Monday … Continue reading → The post Merilainen sets new franchise shutouts record as Senators blank Comets in Family Day Classic first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• Sens blank Comets, 3-0
Belleville, ONT. – For the last time in the regular season on the road, the Utica Comets stepped onto the ice against their North Division rival, the Belleville Senators. Sitting one spot above Utica in the standings, the Comets trailed the … Continue reading → The post Sens blank Comets, 3-0 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• Is Devils Prospect Simon Nemec Frustrated in AHL?
Wednesday night was one to remember for New Jersey Devils defenseman and 2022 second-overall pick Simon Nemec, who notched a whopping five points for the Utica Comets of the American…...2025
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• Monsters skate past Comets with 6-1 win
The Cleveland Monsters beat the Utica Comets 6-1 on Thursday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. With the win, the Monsters are now 17-7-1-2 and in first place in the AHL’s North Division standings. Luca Del Bel Belluz opened the scoring … Continue reading → The post Monsters skate past Comets with 6-1 win first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Comets’ Hardman named AHL Player of the Week
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward Mike Hardman has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 24, 2024. Hardman totaled four points and scored the … Continue reading → The post Comets’ Hardman named AHL Player of the Week first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Greaves shutout leads Monsters to 4-0 win over Comets
The Cleveland Monsters beat the Utica Comets 4-0 on Monday night at Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, the Monsters are now 7-4-0-1 and currently in third place in the AHL’s North Division standings. Following a scoreless first period, Owen … Continue reading → The post Greaves shutout leads Monsters to 4-0 win over Comets first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Monsters start weekend with 3-2 win after penalties
The Cleveland Monsters beat the Utica Comets 3-2 in a shootout on Friday night at Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, the Monsters are now 5-4-0-1 and currently in sixth place in the AHL’s North Division standings. Following a scoreless … Continue reading → The post Monsters start weekend with 3-2 win after penalties first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Comets drop home game to Marlies
Utica, NY – On Wednesday night, the Utica Comets faced off against the Toronto Marlies for the final time this season in a game marked by both family ties and fresh beginnings. The spotlight was on Comets forward Jonathan Gruden … Continue reading → The post Comets drop home game to Marlies first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• Comets’ Schmelzer leads by example

Ryan Schmelzer was named the team captain of the Utica Comets last season, and from that moment on, he took his team into battle each night with the idea that leadership means putting your head down and going to work....2022
• Comets’ Woo enjoying transition to pro game

Utica Comets rookie Jett Woo talked about his transition to the pro game on and off the ice, his inspiration as a defenseman, and having a hockey-playing dad....2021
• For Stevens brothers, it’s ‘pretty special’ to be teammates

Calling mom and dad is a little bit easier for Nolan and John Stevens these days. As members of the Utica Comets, the brothers are on the same team for the first time in their professional careers....2021
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• Elaine’s Mailbag : Gabriel Carlsson, no bodychecking, and a shallow prospect pool
Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Welcome to my first ever mailbag! Today I’ll answer questions pertaining to who might have their breakout year, what the AHL season might look like, the idea of no bodychecking in the OHL, and a whole lot more. Thanks for submitting questions and I look forward to doing this again in the future. ————————— I’m combining the first three questions because ...2020
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• Who is Gavrikov calling?
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links Columbus Blue Jackets rookie defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov scored his fifth goal of the season on Sunday, and once again performed what has become a trademark celebration: making a “call me” signal. Hope Gavy has international minutes on his cell phone plan #CBJ pic.twitter.com/IHHrsbE6fY— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJac...2020
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• Hardworking Cleveland Monsters found a way to beat the Utica Comets, 3-2
Photo credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Monsters Utica Comets (2) at Cleveland Monsters (3) After last night’s 3-0 loss to the Utica Comets, Head Coach Mike Eaves wanted the Cleveland Monsters to focus on two things heading into this afternoon’s game, rest and recovery. The team obviously listened to coach’s request as they skated onto the ice like a brand new team. They looked rested, recovered, a...2020
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• Utica Comets rocked Cleveland Monsters with a 3-0 shutout
Photo Credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Monsters Utica Comets (3) at Cleveland Monsters (0) Alex Bevan once sang “You wanna make a hit record? I’ll tell you what to do. You go to Cleveland”. You can add to this statement by saying “if you want to take in a hockey game, go to Cleveland”. The 13,198 fans in attendance at tonight’s game would likely agree with this statement. After five days off, th...2020
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• Charles Hudon scores twice, adds assist as IceCaps rout Comets 7-1
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Charles Hudon scored twice and added an assist as the St. John's IceCaps routed the Utica Comets 7-1 on Sunday afternoon in American Hockey League action. Morgan Ellis, Nikita Scherbak, Jacob de la Rose, Michael McCarron an......2016
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• Morgan Ellis scores overtime winner as AHL IceCaps edge Comets 3-2
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Morgan Ellis scored 2:28 into overtime to lift the St. John's IceCaps to a 3-2 victory over the Utica Comets on Saturday in American Hockey League action. Jacob de la Rose, on a power play, and Jeremy Gregoire scored in reg......2016
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• Max Friberg scores in overtime, IceCaps edge Comets 2-1
UTICA, N.Y. - Max Friberg scored 1:19 into overtime as the St. John's IceCaps edged the Utica Comets 2-1 on Friday in American Hockey League action. Jeremy Gregoire opened the scoring for the IceCaps (28-25-11), 2:25 into the first period. ......2016
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• Darren Archibald scores winner late in third period as Comets edge Marlies
TORONTO - Darren Archibald scored the winner at 18:57 of the third period as the Utica Comets edged the Toronto Marlies 5-4 on Sunday afternoon in American Hockey League action. Travis Ehrhardt, Alexandre Grenier and Jordan Subban scored in t......2016
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• Goalie Joe Cannata perfect as Utica Comets blank Toronto Marlies 4-0
UTICA, N.Y. - Joe Cannata stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Utica Comets shut out the Toronto Marlies 4-0 on Friday in American Hockey League action. Darren Archibald scored twice to lead Utica's (28-19-8) offence, while Ronalds Kenins and......2016
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• Richard Bachman makes 28 saves, Comets hand IceCaps fourth straight loss
UTICA, N.Y. - Richard Bachman made 28 saves, losing his shutout bid with less than four minutes left in regulation, as the Utica Comets downed the St. John's IceCaps 4-1 on Friday in American Hockey League action. Mike Zalewski, Chris Higgins......2016
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• Canucks recall defenceman Weber, centre Friesen from AHL Comets
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have recalled defenceman Yannick Weber and centre Alex Friesen from the American Hockey League's Utica Comets. The team announced the moves Wednesday night. Weber has appeared in 35 games for the Canucks t......2016
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• Gaunce forces OT, then scores winner as Comets edge IceCaps 3-2
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Brendan Gaunce forced overtime and then added the winner as the Utica Comets edged the St. John's IceCaps 3-2 on Saturday in American Hockey League action. Gaunce tied the game 2-2 at 18:32 of the third period and put home ......2016
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• Checkers double-up Comets, 6-3
Charlotte, NC – The Utica Comets wrapped up their longest road trip of the season on Sunday afternoon with a matchup against the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum. Despite a fast start, Utica ultimately fell 6-3 as the two teams … Continue reading → The post Checkers double-up Comets, 6-3 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• Devils Recall Nolan Foote and Shane Bowers
The New Jersey Devils have recalled Nolan Foote and Shane Bowers from the Utica Comets. Justin Dowling will also return to the lineup, after being loaned to the American Hockey…...2024
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• Returning To The Hammer?

I'm not one to believe that "The Voice" in Field of Dreams was right about building baseball fields to attract players or fans, but it seems that Hamilton, Ontario is working on the "If You Build It, He Will Come" idealism. According to a report by Bret McCormick of Sports Business Journal, Oak View Group is currently renovating Hamilton's FirstOntario Centre in an effort to land an AHL franchise ...2024
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• Utica stumble at Belleville
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 swing … Continue reading → The post Utica stumble at Belleville first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Belleville shut out Comets, 3-0
Belleville, ON — The continued battle within the North Division for playoff positioning setup an easy storyline for the Utica Comets as they stepped onto the ice against the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night. As the puck dropped inside CAA Arena, … Continue reading → The post Belleville shut out Comets, 3-0 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Comets dominate Amerks
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 two … Continue reading → The post Comets dominate Amerks first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Comets, Rocket round out North playoff field

The Utica Comets and Laval Rocket clinched berths in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday night....2023
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• A Curious Playoff Format

I respect the AHL in its current iteration for a number of reasons, but the league seems to know its role as a league to develop players for NHL teams. While I lament a lot of AHL teams giving up their identities when NHL teams take over, the AHL serves its purpose by developing the next waves of stars such as Marc-Andre Fleury, Jonathan Marchessault, and Jason Spezza. A lot of these players are y...2023
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