Utica Comets

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans – 01/10/2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Amerks started the weekend strong with a 5-1 win over the Utica Comets on Friday night at Blue Cross Arena. Despite giving up the game’s first goal to Utica’s Ryan Schmelzer, the Amerks quickly bounced back with five goals of their own. Mason Jobst and Lukas Rousek each scored before […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Announce Head Coaching Change

On Saturday, December 14th, 2024, Worcester Railers, the ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that Head Coach Bob Deraney has taken on a new role within the organization. Deraney is now the Head of Scouting, effective immediately. In his coaching career, Deraney has served as an Assistant Coach at Northeastern University, Dartmouth College, […]

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans – 12/04/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans notched another win on Wednesday against the Utica Comets. Most of the game was controlled by the Amerks, getting up 3-0 at the start of the third period. The Comets fought hard at the end, but it would not be enough, and the Amerks held on to win 3-2. […]

Minor Leagues: Annual Teddy Bear Toss Underway | 2024-2025

The 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss season is in full swing, with a lot of hockey fans eagerly participating in this heartwarming tradition across various AHL, ECHL, and SPHL teams. The Hershey Bears (AHL), known for their record-breaking tosses, are set to host their annual event on January 5, 2025. Last season, they collected an impressive […]

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Rocket Laval – 10/25/2024

LAVAL, Qc – The Laval Rocket and the Utica Comets faced off Friday night at the Place Bell Arena. The Rocket took a 4-3 victory. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Elisa Ouellet for highlights from the game.

SPHL: Billy Jerry Headed Overseas to Join EV Füssen

Billy Jerry, center for the Macon Mayhem, announced that he will head overseas to play for EV Füssen for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Jerry, originally from River Falls, Wisconsin, had played Junior Hockey for the Madison Capitols in Appleton, Wisconsin. Jerry then played three years of college hockey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New […]

Ontario Reign Stocking up for the 2024-25 Season

After a disappointing Pacific Division Finals exit this past season, the Ontario Reign have said goodbye to some old friends, including captain TJ Tynan, and had a flurry of extensions and new signings. Extensions Taylor Ward Taylor Ward, 26, fresh off a strong playoff performance for the Reign in his second full season, signed a […]

Emil Lilleberg corrals the puck to make a play.

Tampa Bay Lightning Sign Four More Players; Extend Emil Lilleberg

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed four more players to their organization: defensemen Tobie Paquette-Bisson, Derrick Pouliot, Steven Santini, and forward Jesse Ylonen. All players were given one-year, two-way contracts. In addition, they have extended defenseman, Emil Lilleberg, to a two-year contract with an $800,000 annual average value which begins in the 2025-26 season. Related […]

Revisiting the Pittsburgh Penguins-Erik Karlsson Trade

On August 6, 2023, a blockbuster trade between three teams was announced with the main piece, three-time Norris Trophy winner, Erik Karlsson, being sent from the San Jose Sharks to the Pittsburgh Penguins, with the Montreal Canadiens getting involved to help with some moving pieces. With each of the three teams involved all missing the […]

ECHL Takeaways: Florida Everblades vs. Adirondack Thunder Games 1&2

The first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Adirondack Thunder and Florida Everblades are in the books, with the games played on Friday and Saturday night in Glens Falls, N.Y. The series is tied 1-1, with the Everblades winning game one, 2-1, and the Thunder bouncing back for the win in game […]