Clinton Comets Inducted to New York State Hockey Hall of Fame

July 16, 2026 - Utica, NY - The Clinton Comets, a storied and cherished hockey franchise in the Mohawk Valley, were officially inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 at a ceremony in Troy, NY last week. Based in Clinton, NY, the former minor league club had a longstanding tenure, playing from 1927-1973 before becoming the Mohawk Valley Comets of the North American Hockey League in 1973. The Clinton Comets were part of three different leagues throughout their existence but spent ... Full Story

Comets Receive Eastern Conference Community Relations Excellence Award

July 15, 2026 - Utica, NY - The Utica Comets' organization was honored by the AHL for its excellence in community relations at the 2026 Awards Gala during the Board of Governors' Annual Meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina last week. The award is given to one team from each conference, with the Comets being the Eastern Conference recipient and the Iowa Wild being selected from the Western Conference. This marks the third time in franchise history in which the Comets have been honored in this category and r... Full Story

Comets Release Schedule for 2026-27 Season

July 9, 2026 - Utica, NY - The excitement in the Mohawk Valley continues today as the Utica Comets announced their full schedule for the 2026-27 campaign. This season promises to bring back many fan-favorite traditions as well as an increase in family-friendly games. The complete schedule is now available at uticacomets.com/games, with a printable version at uticacomets.com/printable. The Comets will open the 2026-27 calendar on the road for the first time since 2022 when they head to Providence to face the... Full Story

Comets Set to Play First Home Game on Saturday, October 10th

July 8, 2026 - Utica, NY - Hockey is right around the corner as today the Utica Comets officially announced their Home Opener for the 2026-27 season. The Comets will host the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 10th at 6 PM at the Adirondack Bank Center. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Comets will open at home on a Saturday and with less than 200 tickets available, it's an event you will not want to miss. The Comets' roster has already undergone a significant transformation than... Full Story

• Comets Set to Play First Home Game on Saturday, October 10th - Utica Comets (AHL) July 8
• Home Opener Set for October 10th - Utica Comets (AHL) June 18
• Utica Comets and Save of the Day Foundation Raise $210,000 at Second Annual Golf Outing - Utica Comets (AHL) June 9
• Joey Tavernese Named Director of Player Personnel - Utica Comets (AHL) June 1
• Nate Bourdeau and Darren Toby Return to Utica City FC to Spearhead New Coaching Staff - Utica City FC (MASL) May 21
• Braden Birch to Serve as Comets' New General Manager - Utica Comets (AHL) May 11
• Comets Upset Bruins in Regular Season Finale, Playoff Hopes Remain Alive - Utica Comets (AHL) April 18
• Comets Claw Within Two Points of Playoff Spot in 4-1 Win over Bruins - Utica Comets (AHL) April 17
• Comets Remain in Playoff Hunt with 3-0 Win in Belleville - Utica Comets (AHL) April 15
• Comets Nominate Ryan Schmelzer for the 2025-26 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year Award - Utica Comets (AHL) April 14
• Comets Come up Short in Final Trip to Syracuse - Utica Comets (AHL) April 11
• Comets Double up on Marlies, Win 6-3, Extend Point Streak to Seven Games - Utica Comets (AHL) April 10
• Comets Extend Point Streak to 6 Games in OT Loss in Toronto - Utica Comets (AHL) April 8
• Daws Becomes Franchise Leader in Shutouts as Comets Blank Senators, 4-0 - Utica Comets (AHL) April 4
• Comets Earn Point on Pucks for Paws Night, Extend Point Streak to Four - Utica Comets (AHL) April 1
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• What's in a name? The Aud is about to find out - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 20)
• What's in a name? The Aud is about to find out - MASL Rome Sentinel (July 20)
• Clinton Comets among inductees into NY Hockey Hall of Fame - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 16)
• Utica Comets earn honor for community relations - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 16)
• Utica Comets add more center depth with 12th AHL contract - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 11)
• Utica Comets' Ryan Schmelzer: 'Definitely excited' for 26-27 - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 10)
• Utica Comets release 2026-27 regular season schedule - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 10)
• Utica Comets' 2026-27 home opener vs. New York state rival - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 8)
• New Jersey Devils re-sign Jakub Malek for 2 seasons - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 6)
• Utica Comets, Ryan Schmelzer re-unite for 26-27 AHL season - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 3)
• Could New Jersey Devils moves play roles for Utica in 26-27? - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 2)
• Utica Comets add rookie forward on AHL deal for 2026-27 - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 1)
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