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January 9, 2026 - Utica, NY - The Comets hosted the Syracuse Crunch in their second-ever "Sock Toss" and came away with a 3-0 shutout win.
The home crowd was ready to go from the start of the game, and they were brought to their feet when Nathan Legare dropped the gloves with Crunch forward Cooper Flinton just 2:29 into the game with Legare ultimately getting the take down. The Comets went on the power play a few minutes later when Matteo Pietroniro was called for cross-checking. The Crunch killed it off and had a great bid shorthanded, bu... Full Story
January 7, 2026 - Utica, NY - The Comets hosted the Springfield Thunderbirds in their first home game of the 2026 calendar year and came away with a 5-1 victory.
The Thunderbirds had a great chance within the opening minute when forward Alek Kaskimaki found himself alone in front of the Utica crease, but Nico Daws made a great pad save to deny the bid. Shortly thereafter, Lenni Hameenaho received a pass from Angus Crookshank, broke into the right circle and beat Springfield goaltender Georgi Romanov five-hole to give the Comets a 1-0 lead ... Full Story
January 5, 2026 - Utica, NY - As part of an ongoing commitment to give back to the community, the Utica Comets will host their second-ever Save of the Day Foundation "Sock Toss" at the Adirondack Bank Center this Friday, January 9th at 7 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to bring brand new socks to the game, which are one of the most requested items by families and individuals in need during the harsh winter months. The sock toss will take place once the Comets score their first goal, and the socks will be donated to local charities as part of Save... Full Story
January 3, 2026 - Laval, QC - The Comets faced the Rocket at Place Bell for the second straight night and came away with a 4-3 victory.
For the second game in a row, the Comets controlled play out of the gate and held the Rocket without a shot for the first six minutes of the game. The Comets were again assessed the first penalty of the game but tonight killed off Laval's first power play with ease. Later in the period, Laval forward Tyler Thorpe won a puck battle along the left-wing boards after an offensive zone faceoff, fed it back to M... Full Story
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Comets Blank Crunch in "Sock Toss," 3-0
January 9, 2026 - Utica, NY - The Comets hosted the Syracuse Crunch in their second-ever "Sock Toss" and came away with a 3-0 shutout win.
The home crowd was ready to go from the start of the game, and they were brought to their feet when Nathan Legare dropped the gloves with Crunch forward Cooper Flinton just 2:29 into the game with Legare ultimately getting the take down. The Comets went on the power play a few minutes later when Matteo Pietroniro was called for cross-checking. The Crunch killed it off and had a great bid shorthanded, bu... Full StoryMore Utica Comets stories below
Comets Clip Thunderbirds 5-1 in First Home Game of 2026
January 7, 2026 - Utica, NY - The Comets hosted the Springfield Thunderbirds in their first home game of the 2026 calendar year and came away with a 5-1 victory.
The Thunderbirds had a great chance within the opening minute when forward Alek Kaskimaki found himself alone in front of the Utica crease, but Nico Daws made a great pad save to deny the bid. Shortly thereafter, Lenni Hameenaho received a pass from Angus Crookshank, broke into the right circle and beat Springfield goaltender Georgi Romanov five-hole to give the Comets a 1-0 lead ... Full StoryComets to Host Second-Ever Sock Toss Game on Friday
January 5, 2026 - Utica, NY - As part of an ongoing commitment to give back to the community, the Utica Comets will host their second-ever Save of the Day Foundation "Sock Toss" at the Adirondack Bank Center this Friday, January 9th at 7 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to bring brand new socks to the game, which are one of the most requested items by families and individuals in need during the harsh winter months. The sock toss will take place once the Comets score their first goal, and the socks will be donated to local charities as part of Save... Full StoryComets Beat Rocket, 4-3, Take 3 Points in Laval
January 3, 2026 - Laval, QC - The Comets faced the Rocket at Place Bell for the second straight night and came away with a 4-3 victory.
For the second game in a row, the Comets controlled play out of the gate and held the Rocket without a shot for the first six minutes of the game. The Comets were again assessed the first penalty of the game but tonight killed off Laval's first power play with ease. Later in the period, Laval forward Tyler Thorpe won a puck battle along the left-wing boards after an offensive zone faceoff, fed it back to M... Full StoryUtica Comets News
- Comets Blank Crunch in "Sock Toss," 3-0 - January 9, 2026
- Comets Clip Thunderbirds 5-1 in First Home Game of 2026 - January 7, 2026
- Comets to Host Second-Ever Sock Toss Game on Friday - January 5, 2026
- Comets Beat Rocket, 4-3, Take 3 Points in Laval - January 3, 2026
- Comets Open 2026 in Laval, Earn Point in 5-4 OT Loss - January 2, 2026
- Comets Blanked by Belleville in Final Game of Calendar Year - December 28, 2025
- Comets Tie Game Late in 3rd, Fall 4-3 in Shootout - December 27, 2025
- Comets Outlast Penguins, Win 3-2 in Shootout - December 20, 2025
- Criscuolo Strikes Twice, Comets Fall 4-2 - December 19, 2025
- Utica to Host Rock League January 28-31, 2027 at Adirondack Bank Center - December 19, 2025
- Comets Leave Rochester with Two Points, Edge Amerks 3-2 - December 17, 2025
- Utica Comets and Turning Stone Resort Casino to Host Knockout Poker Tournament - December 17, 2025
- Comets Wrap up Homestand with 3-2 Loss to Thunderbirds - December 13, 2025
- Comets Drop Close Game to Wolf Pack, 2-1 - December 12, 2025
- Osipov Strikes Twice, Comets Edge Crunch 3-2 - December 10, 2025
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Utica Comets Minor League Hockey
League: American Hockey LeagueHome: Utica, New York
Affiliation: New Jersey Devils
Website: Utica Comets site
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| Sat., Jan 10 | Utica at Bridgeport | 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri., Jan 9 | W | Syracuse 0 at Utica 3 | Final |
| Wed., Jan 7 | W | Springfield 1 at Utica 5 | Final |
| Sat., Jan 3 | W | Utica 4 at Laval 3 | Final |
| Fri., Jan 2 | L | Utica 4 at Laval 5 | Final (OT) |
| Sun., Dec 28 | L | Utica 0 at Belleville 7 | Final |
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Utica Comets Headlines
- Utica blanks the Syracuse Crunch, 3-0 - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (January 10)
- Utica Comets have 'statement win' in first home game of 2026 - AHL Rome Sentinel (January 8)
- AHL, Professional Hockey Players' Association tentatively agree on new CBA - AHL Rome Sentinel (January 7)
- Utica Comets' Lenni Hmeenaho building confidence - AHL Rome Sentinel (January 7)
- Utica Comets Sock Toss game returns for second year - AHL Rome Sentinel (January 6)
- Utica Comets leave Laval with 3 out of 4 points - AHL Rome Sentinel (January 5)
- Utica Comets' Xavier Parent has 'unreal' NHL experience - AHL Rome Sentinel (December 31)
- Utica Comets close December schedule with lopsided road loss - AHL Rome Sentinel (December 29)
- Two late goals help Comets earn a point in shootout loss - AHL Rome Sentinel (December 28)
- Auston Matthews, Matthews Knies key Leafs win over Ottawa - AHL Toronto Sun (December 28)
- Utica Comets bounce back with shootout victory on the road - AHL Rome Sentinel (December 22)
- Penguins drop shootout to Comets - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (December 21)
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