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The Utica Comets are a minor league hockey team. Based in Utica, New York, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

Home Opener Set for October 10th

June 18, 2026 - Utica, NY - Hockey in the Mohawk Valley is right around the corner as today the Utica Comets officially announced their 2026-27 Home Opener. The Comets' first regular season home game will be on Saturday, October 10th at 6 PM at the Adirondack Bank Center with the opponent still to be determined. The 2026-27 campaign marks the second full season under head coach Ryan Parent, who took over as bench boss in November of 2024. Last year, he led the Comets through an incredible second half, finishing just one point outside a p... Full Story

Utica Comets and Save of the Day Foundation Raise $210,000 at Second Annual Golf Outing

June 9, 2026 - Utica, NY - The Utica Comets and the Save of the Day Foundation hosted the second annual golf outing yesterday at Stonebridge Golf & Country Club. The event was sold out, featuring 38 teams, and was a huge success with $210,000 raised, exceeding its goal of $150,000. Much more than just a day on the links, the tournament drew several players, sponsors and donors who came together to support the Save of the Day Foundation and its mission of improving the lives of families and individuals across the Mohawk Valley. For th... Full Story

Joey Tavernese Named Director of Player Personnel

June 1, 2026 - UTICA, NY - Utica City FC announced today that former player Joey Tavernese has been named the club's Director of Player Personnel, continuing the organization's commitment to bringing back the individuals who helped establish the culture and identity of the organization. A founding member of the Syracuse Silver Knights and one of the most recognizable players in club history, Tavernese returns to the organization after a distinguished professional playing career that spanned more than a decade. In his new role, he will w... Full Story

Braden Birch to Serve as Comets' New General Manager

May 11, 2026 - Utica, NY - New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta announced today that Braden Birch has been named Assistant General Manager. The Hamilton, Ontario native will serve as the Comets' new General Manager, the fourth in franchise history. He succeeds Dan MacKinnon who held the post for the previous five seasons. Birch will also assist Mehta and his staff in scouting, contract management, and roster and cap strategy. The 36-year-old joins the Devils organization after spending 12 years with the Florida Panthers, wor... Full Story

• Home Opener Set for October 10th - June 18, 2026
  
• Utica Comets and Save of the Day Foundation Raise $210,000 at Second Annual Golf Outing - June 9, 2026
  
• Joey Tavernese Named Director of Player Personnel - June 1, 2026
  
• Braden Birch to Serve as Comets' New General Manager - May 11, 2026
  
• Comets Upset Bruins in Regular Season Finale, Playoff Hopes Remain Alive - April 18, 2026
  
• Comets Claw Within Two Points of Playoff Spot in 4-1 Win over Bruins - April 17, 2026
  
• Comets Remain in Playoff Hunt with 3-0 Win in Belleville - April 15, 2026
  
• Comets Nominate Ryan Schmelzer for the 2025-26 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year Award - April 14, 2026
  
• Comets Come up Short in Final Trip to Syracuse - April 11, 2026
  
• Comets Double up on Marlies, Win 6-3, Extend Point Streak to Seven Games - April 10, 2026
  
• Comets Extend Point Streak to 6 Games in OT Loss in Toronto - April 8, 2026
  
• Daws Becomes Franchise Leader in Shutouts as Comets Blank Senators, 4-0 - April 4, 2026
  
• Comets Earn Point on Pucks for Paws Night, Extend Point Streak to Four - April 1, 2026
  
• Comets Sweep Monsters, Extend Win Streak to Three - March 29, 2026
  
• Comets Pick up 2nd Straight Road Win, Top Monsters, 5-3 - March 28, 2026
  
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Utica Comets forward Adam Gaudette vs. the Syracuse Crunch
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Utica, New York
Affiliation: New Jersey Devils
Website: Utica Comets site
Schedule: Full Utica Comets Schedule
Statistics: Full Utica Comets Statistics

Sat., Apr 18	W	Utica 4 at Providence 2	Final
Fri., Apr 17	W	Providence 1 at Utica 4	Final
Wed., Apr 15	W	Utica 3 at Belleville 0	Final
Sat., Apr 11	L	Utica 1 at Syracuse 5	Final
Fri., Apr 10	W	Toronto 3 at Utica 6	Final
Wed., Apr 8	L	Utica 3 at Toronto 4	Final (OT)
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• Syracuse Crunch (AHL) - Syracuse, New York
  
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• Utica City FC (MASL) - Utica, New York
  

• 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)
  
• Devils trade goalie Jacob Markstrom, Angus Crookshank to Florida for package of players - AHL Rome Sentinel (June 30)
  
• New Jersey Devils make trade for center prospect Lombardi - AHL Rome Sentinel (June 26)
  
• Defenseman Simon Nemec traded by parent New Jersey Devils - AHL Rome Sentinel (June 24)
  
• 'No limit to potential' for Whitesboro defenseman Jake Hall - AHL Rome Sentinel (June 19)
  
• See Utica Comets' home opener date for 2026-27 AHL season - AHL Rome Sentinel (June 19)
  
• Utica Comets' affiliation with Adirondack Thunder continues - AHL Rome Sentinel (May 22)
  
• New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta names Braden Birch as Utica Comets GM - AHL Rome Sentinel (May 11)
  
• New Jersey Devils' management changes affect Utica Comets - AHL Rome Sentinel (May 2)
  
• Utica's Ryan Parent: 2025-26 had development, disappointment - AHL Rome Sentinel (April 21)
  
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