A major league sports team will be coming to Utica to begin play in the 2018-19 season.

The Adirondack Bank Center will unveil the new partnership at a Wednesday afternoon news conference.

It will take place at 3:00 at the 72 Tavern and Grill.

Officials say the league commissioner, owners and players will be on hand.

The news conference is open to the public.

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