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.