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The Utica NEXUS Center's grand opening will be held on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the newly opened facility, according to Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente. NEXUS is a 1,200 seat venue for youth and junior hockey, soccer and Lacrosse tournaments. The feature rink of the facility will serve as the home ice for Utica University's Women's Hockey program, as well as home to Utica Comets' junior teams.

Martin Brodeur is arguably the greatest goaltender in NHL history and he’s coming back to where it all started.

The 2022 Winter Olympic Games begin on February 3, 2022 in Beijing, China and this year’s games will have a New York connection.

The Utica Comets are offering a "thank you" to season ticket holders, according to Comets President Rob Esche. It's a perfect gift, if you're ready to attend Comets games in-person.

Senator Joe Griffo and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon are calling on Governor Cuomo to include the Adirondack Bank Center in stadium re-opening eligibility.

The unprecedented and historic 2020-21 home opener for the Utica Comets is set for Wednesday night from the Adirondack Bank Center. The game, along with all home games, will be telecast live on WPNY channel 12.

The Utica Comets announced a television partnership with Nexstar Broadcasting on Wednesday, which will mean all home games for this upcoming "COVID" season will be on TV during the shortened 2020-21 season that is being played without fans due to COVID-19.

The Utica Comets have announced that they will begin play in the 2021 American Hockey League season beginning in February.

Bill Keeler compares the success of the Utica Comets to 1980's "Miracle on Ice."  The miracle in this case is the big thaw that has taken place in Utica, the warming up of a community that has nothing to do with the aseasonal temperatures of late and everything to do with its newest sports team.   Utica is the city that has been - in the past - somewhat cynical about its future.  And, gi