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A pair of local state lawmakers are making sure veterans and area residents have a Merry Christmas.

A pair of local state lawmakers are making sure veterans and area residents have a Merry Christmas.

A pair of local state lawmakers are making sure veterans and area residents have a Merry Christmas.

Where did the Utica Comets mascot Audie go? The Utica Comets addressed what happened to Audie.

A ceremonious ribbon cutting was held outside the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica Sunday afternoon before the Comets season opener against Rochester to commemorate the new 10-year affiliation between the Comets and the New Jersey Devils.

The Utica Comets wrapped up their 2021 season on Sunday, their last game as an affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. The team wasted little time showing off the same logo, but with a new color scheme on Monday afternoon on Facebook. Its the same Comets emblem fans have seen for the last few years, but instead of blue and green, its red and black:   Earlier this month the Canucks officially announced plans to relocate their AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, British Columbia, leaving the future of hoc...

Rob Esche Speaks- Excited About Comets Future with NJ Rob Esche was traveling on Friday, but he took the time at the airport to tell WIBXs Keeler Show how excited he is about the future of the Utica Comets. Esche said the deal with New Jersey was actually signed on Thursday at the AHL Board of Governors meeting. He said despite the fact that reporters were asking questions about New Jersey, he honestly didnt have a signed deal until the last minute. The new name of the Utica hockey team will be...

The Vancouver Canucks and the Utica Comets will be wrapping the 2021 COVID-19 shortened season, and partnership, a few games earlier than initially thought. Comets President Robert Esche joined the Keeler in the Morning Show on WIBX Friday, one day after inking a new affiliation contract to keep AHL hockey in Utica. The Canucks announced earlier this week their plan to relocated their AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, British Columbia following the completion of the 2020-21 season. PHOTO ABOVE: Ut...

The Vancouver Canucks and the Utica Comets will be wrapping the 2021 COVID-19 shortened season, and partnership, a few games earlier than initially thought. Comets President Robert Esche joined the Keeler in the Morning Show on WIBX Friday, one day after inking a new affiliation contract to keep AHL hockey in Utica. The Canucks announced earlier this week their plan to relocated their AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, British Columbia following the completion of the 2020-21 season. PHOTO ABOVE: Ut...

Local executives react to Comets affiliation deal with New Jersey Devils City of Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente respond to new Comets affiliation deal. Posted: May 7, 2021 12:22 AM Posted By: Chelsea Sherrod Utica, N.Y. - The Utica Comets are reuniting with a familiar face. A reunion 34 years in the making. The New Jersey Devils have signed a 10-year affiliation deal with Utica starting next season. The colors will change but the name remains the same...