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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. It's the same Comets' emblem fans have seen for the last few years, but instead of blue and green, it's red and black:   Earlier this month the Canucks officially announced plans to relocate their AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, British Columbia, leaving the future of hockey in Utica in question. However, following approval from the AHL's Board of Governors, Utica Co...

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 WIBX's 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 didn't have a signed deal until the last minute. The new name of the Utica hockey team will be the old name, which has a great history in the area. The new Devils team will be called, yes- the...

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 ...

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 ...

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...