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: Utica Comets President Rob Esche and then-Vancouver Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman unveil Utica Comets road jersey for the inaugural season on June 14, 2013 after announcing the return of AHL hockey to Utica, NY. /Jeff Monaski, WIBX 950.
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: Utica Comets President Rob Esche and then-Vancouver Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman unveil Utica Comets road jersey for the inaugural season on June 14, 2013 after announcing the return of AHL hockey to Utica, NY. /Jeff Monaski, WIBX 950.
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.
“I first want to say to Vancouver, thank you very much. They are a great organization. They came in at a time in our city that we were starting to rebuild and they had a lot to do with it,” said City of Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri. “The spirit that they brought to this great city and I m very excited to have New Jersey back it s almost like coming home again to Utica.”
Binghamton Devils saddened and shocked at news of separation with NJ affiliate
The Binghamton Devils hockey team has responded to the New Jersey Devils organization relocating its AHL franchise.
Posted: Apr 20, 2021 1:55 PM
Posted By: WKTV
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Binghamton Devils hockey team has responded to the New Jersey Devils organization relocating its AHL franchise.
The Binghamton Team released the following statement on Twitter:
“To say our organization is disappointed in the news from the New Jersey Devils is an understatement. We are all deeply saddened and shocked. We want to thank all the fans and partners so much for your loyalty and dedication over all these years.