Utica Comets

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 […]

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans – 03/24/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The sun was shining for a thrilling Sunday afternoon game between the Rochester Americans and Utica Comets. The Americans were hosting a Buffalo Bills theme night, rocking some beautiful jerseys for the occasion. After three competitive periods, the Americans would come out victorious, winning 4-1. There was no scoring by either team […]

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Hershey Bears – 03/02/2024

HERSHEY, Pa. – The Giant Center ice provided fans with an exciting match that saw the Hershey Bears lose to the Utica Comets 1-0. Hershey entered the game on a seven-game win streak on home ice. The Bears and the Comets split last season’s meetings, with Hershey having a 10-3-2 overall record against Utica. Both […]

Have The Devils Had The Answer To Their Woes Right Under Their Nose?

MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR A STRONGER START Early October was an exciting time for New Jersey Devils fans and the organization alike. However, along with excitement for the fans, on the other end, it turns into quick decision-making (sometimes poor), rushing, and jumping the gun. This year, the emergence of former second-overall NHL Draft Pick Simon […]

ECHL: An Interview with Adirondack Thunder Defenseman Will MacKinnon

Will MacKinnon is one of two defenseman, the other being Colin Felix, who spent last season on the Reading Royals and signed an AHL contract with the Utica Comets this off-season. However, MacKinnon has a lot of familiar faces on the Thunder as he comes over from Reading, but the most familiar one is in […]

ECHL: An Interview With Adirondack Thunder Defenceman Colin Felix

Colin Felix began playing hockey at a young age as his dad was already working in the hockey business, “My dad was actually an athletic trainer with the Philadelphia Phantoms from 1996 until about 2002, so I grew up around the rink and started skating when I was about two years old, so I was […]

New Jersey Devils Roster Moves 10/17

The New Jersey Devils made the following moves today.