Wonderful old arena. The Utica Aud is a historic building with a suspension system that holds up the roof without poles, so there are no obstructed views anywhere in the building. It is a great place to see a game. The game itself was exciting, and the crowd was incredible. What an awesome atmosphere and one of the loudest arenas I have ever been in. Would highly recommend any event in this venue, and also recommend the great brand of hockey played by the Comets, and the AHL in general. Towards the end of the game, when it was apparent the Comets would lose the game and the series, fans broke into a spontaneous chant of "Thank You Comets!". Then when the game was over, and the Monarchs were in the middle of the ice celebrating, all the Comets stayed on the ice and saluted the fans.
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Utica Comets at Adirondack Bank Center
Catch some of the future stars of the National Hockey League when the Utica Comets take the ice. The Comets play in the North Division of the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference, and are the top minor league affiliate of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks. The Comets call the Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium home. Commonly known as "The Aud," the arena first opened in 1960 and seats 3,680. The team is coached by former AHL defenseman Trent Cull, who was an assistant with the Syracuse Crunch before replacing current Canucks head coach Travis Green in 2017. The team's president is Robert Esche, who grew up in nearby Whitesboro, and had success as a goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers and in the KHL in the 2000s.
Utica Comets Hockey History
Although the Comets first took to the ice in 2013, both the franchise and the city of Utica, New York, have a long tradition of hockey excellence. The Quebec Castors (Beavers) of the Canadian-American Hockey League were established in 1926, moving to Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1935, and becoming the Springfield Indians. Bruins legend Eddie Shore would own the Indians until 1976, and the franchise would eventually win seven Calder Cup championships before moving first to Worcester, Mass., in 1994, then Peoria, Ill., in 2005. The Utica Comets name pays tribute to two teams who played at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in the 1970s and '80s, both named the Mohawk Valley Comets.
The Vancouver Canucks purchased the Peoria Rivermen in 2013, switching their affiliation from the St. Louis Blues, and immediately relocating them to Utica. For their first two seasons, the Comets retained their position in the AHL's Western Conference, before a massive league realignment between 2015 and 2016. As such, the Comets won the Western Conference title in 2015, losing in five games to the Manchester Monarchs in the Calder Cup finals. The start of the 2019-20 AHL season found the Utica Comets in the midst of a league record 155-game home sellout streak dating back to 2015, which extended to 169 games when including their playoff appearances.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 6/17/15Utica Memorial Aud - Utica Rating: 5 out of 5 Calder Cup Final Game
by Anonymous on 6/16/15Utica Memorial Aud - UticaThe final game of the 2015 Calder Cup finals was amazing. Even though the home team, Utica Comets lost, it was a great experience to be there and watch the Manchester Monarchs recieve the Calder Cup.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Hockey game was great!!
by Davlos on 5/30/15Utica Memorial Aud - UticaThe hockey game was great with a lot of action. It kept you at the edge of your seat all game long.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Game 7 was amazing
by Mike385950275 on 5/24/15Utica Memorial Aud - UticaUtica Comets games are electrifying! All the excitement of professional hockey with the hometown feel of high school football. Definitely a unique and worthwhile experience.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 5/23/15Utica Memorial Aud - Utica Incredible game like the team has had all season. The comets are a great team heading to the calder cup.
Rating: 5 out of 5 every game should be game 7
by tigerpaw066 on 5/23/15Utica Memorial Aud - UticaAtmosphere was fantastic. Hard fought game. Comets finally score midaway through the 3rd. Rest of the time was just excitement and stress filled. Great time
Rating: 5 out of 5by WJDM on 5/21/15Utica Memorial Aud - Utica ......what is left to say....on to the Calder Cup. Awesome!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fantastic OT finish
by Swisstreehopper on 5/15/15Utica Memorial Aud - UticaPlay on both sides was excellent. Great passing, set-ups and assists and the Comets win at home before some of the greatest fans I know.
Rating: 5 out of 5by bestbirthdaygiftever on 5/12/15Utica Memorial Aud - Utica This was a great game. Would attend the next home game
Rating: 5 out of 5 Utica Comets Hockey Rocks
by Sid74 on 5/12/15Utica Memorial Aud - UticaThe Utica Comets are an incredible organization! The game was exciting and the atmosphere electric! I cant wait to go again!