Rob Esche and Friends Free Hockey School Takes over Utica University Nexus Center

July 23, 2025 - UTICA, NY - Young hockey players in Oneida County now have the opportunity to learn from some of the region's most accomplished players and coaches as the Rob Esche Free Hockey School returns to the Utica University Nexus Center this August. "This hockey school represents everything that's possible in Oneida County because of the Nexus Center," said Esche. "We have one of the best ice facilities in the country right here in Oneida County, and now our kids can learn the game we all love from p... Full Story

Comets Sign Ryan Wheeler to AHL Contract

July 14, 2025 - Utica, NY. - The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed defenseman Ryan Wheeler to an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. Wheeler, 27, spent most of last season with the Adirondack Thunder, but made his AHL debut in Utica. He played in 62 games for the Thunder, tallying 9 goals and 17 assists. In 2024-25 he was honored with the team's Unsung Hero Award for his versatility and leadership throughout the season. The Lancaster, New York native ha... Full Story

Utica Comets Announce Signings of Brodeur, Osipov, Strand and van de Leest

July 11, 2025 - Utica, NY. - The Utica Comets General Manager, Dan MacKinnon, announced today that the team has signed goaltender Jeremy Brodeur along with defensemen Dmitry Osipov, Austin Strand, and Jackson van de Leest to AHL contracts for the 2024-25 season. Brodeur, Osipov and Strand signed AHL one-way contracts, and van de Leest signed an AHL two-way contract. Brodeur, 28, is a native of Essex Fells, New Jersey. He skated in five games for the Comets last season, posting a 2.16 goals-against average an... Full Story

Comets Announce 2025-26 Season Schedule

July 10, 2025 - UTICA, NY - The Utica Comets are proud to release the full 2025-26 regular season schedule, highlighted by a thrilling Opening Weekend, fan-favorite traditions, and an increased focus on family-friendly matchups. The complete schedule is now available at uticacomets.com/games, with a printable version at uticacomets.com/printable (attached to this email) The season begins with a back-to-back showdown against the Cleveland Monsters. Opening Night is set for Friday, October 10th at 7:00 PM, fol... Full Story

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• Devils Sign Forward Matyas Melovsky - Utica Comets (AHL) April 25
• Sellout Crowd Sees Comets Fall to Syracuse - Utica Comets (AHL) April 18
• Utica Falls in Second to Last Home Game - Utica Comets (AHL) April 16
• Comets Offer $10 Tickets on Wednesday and Friday for Fan Appreciation Week - Utica Comets (AHL) April 14
• Utica Splits Season Series with Charlotte, Loses 6-3 Sunday - Utica Comets (AHL) April 13
• Three-Goal Third Fuels Comets Win in Charlotte - Utica Comets (AHL) April 12
• Comets Gain a Point in Overtime Loss to Crunch - Utica Comets (AHL) April 9
• Max Willman Named Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week - Utica Comets (AHL) April 7
• Comets Tame Bruins, Win 6-4 - Utica Comets (AHL) April 5
• Utica City Season Ends with Loss to Baltimore - Utica City FC (MASL) April 5
• Comets Clip Thunderbirds, Win 5-2 - Utica Comets (AHL) April 4
• Comets Honor Local First Responders on Friday and Saturday Night - Utica Comets (AHL) April 3
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• Former Utica University standout re-signs with ECHL team - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 25)
• New Jersey Devils officially ink forward Thomas Bordeleau - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 25)
• Utica Comets re-sign 3 defensemen, goalie for 25-26 - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 11)
• New Jersey makes trade to help depth; Isaac Poulter departs - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 3)
• New Jersey Devils add 2 forwards, defenseman in free agency - AHL Rome Sentinel (July 2)
• A look at free agency involving AHL's Utica Comets - AHL Rome Sentinel (June 27)
• Ryan Parent named full Utica Comets head coach - AHL Rome Sentinel (June 25)
• Abbotsford Canucks win 2025 Calder Cup championship - AHL Rome Sentinel (June 24)
• Calder Cup Finals: Who were the upstart 2015 Utica Comets? - AHL Vancouver Province (June 17)
• Utica Comets assistant coach departs after 2 seasons - AHL Rome Sentinel (May 10)
• Nathan Légaré re-signs with New Jersey for 2025-26 season - AHL Rome Sentinel (May 9)
• Filip Engaras returns home after 127 games with Utica Comets - AHL Rome Sentinel (May 7)
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