Category: Comets
New Jersey Devils Assign Akira Schmid To AHL
Akira SchmidAfter calling him up on an emergency basis yesterday, the New Jersey Devils have sent goaltender Akira Schmid back to their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets. The move returns Schmid, 22, to a Comets team where he shares the crease with fellow goalie prospect Nico Daws. The Swiss netminder has had a b...
Read moreComets’ Clarke named AHL Player of the Week
Utica CometsSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward Graeme Clarke has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 25, 2022. Clarke tallied four goals and two … Continue reading → The post Comets’ Clarke named AHL...
Read moreRocket streak past Comets, 5-2
North DivisionUtica, NY – After twelve long days between home games, the Comets returned to the Adirondack Bank Center to face off against their North Division rival Laval Rocket. They were unable to complete a comeback following an early setback in the … Continue reading → The post Rocket streak past Comets, 5-2...
Read moreMonsters come up short in 3-2 loss to Comets
MonstersThe Cleveland Monsters fell to the Utica Comets 3-2 on Friday evening at Adirondack Bank Center. With the loss, the Monsters are now 2-1-0-0 and are currently tied for second place in the AHL’s North Division standings. The Comets struck first after Andreas Johnsson converted on a power play at 9:48...
Read moreK-Wings sign Masonius
Joe MasoniusKALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets, announced the signing of defenseman Joe Masonius for the 2022-23 season. Masonius comes to Kalamazoo, after playing last season under contrat to Utica of … Continue reading → The post K-Wing...
Read moreAmerks fall to Comets, can’t close out series: ‘Wanted to finish it off now’
Utica CometsROCHESTER – In opening up a series lead and putting the Utica Comets on the brink of elimination from the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Americans hadn’t seen the best out of the AHL powerhouse. The top-seeded Comets only showcased flashes of their slick regular-season form throughout the first three game...
Read moreComets fall in Rochester
RochesterUtica, NY – It was not only the final game against the Americans this season for the Utica Comets on Friday night, it was also the second to last game of the regular season. In their matchup against an Americans team … Continue reading → The post Comets fall in Rochester first appeared on Pro Hockey...
Read moreComets’ Greer named AHL Player of the Week
CometsSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Utica Comets forward A.J. Greer has been selected as the AHL Player of the Week for the period ending April 3, 2022. Greer posted four goals and six assists for 10 … Continue reading → The post Comets’ Greer named AHL Player of the...
Read moreBrian Halonen Signs With New Jersey Devils
Brian HalonenMarch 28: The Devils have officially announced the Halonen contract, noting that he will also join the Comets this week on an amateur tryout. March 27: One of the top undrafted free agents out of the NCAA is already off the board. Michigan Tech’s Brian Halonen has signed a two-year, two-way entry-le...
Read moreCanucks goaltender Thatcher Demko tells the wild story of the time he was robbed at gunpoint in Utica
Vancouver CanucksFolks, this is a story for the ages. Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko joined the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast and recalled the time he was robbed at gunpoint while playing in Utica as a member of the Comets. Here’s the full transcript of Demko’s story: Parts of this story have been edited fo...
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