This section displays the last 50 news articles that were published.

UTICA, N.Y. -- Hockey season is right around the corner and teams across the country are getting back on the ice. Excitement for the upcoming season is strong in Utica, where the Comets are preparing for their second season.

"Our fans are great, they're second to nobody in the AHL. The atmosphere in this arena is incredible. They're almost like a seventh player on the ice," said Utica Comets Head Coach Travis Green.

As the fans get pumped up for the new season, the Comets organization is also making last minute preparations.

"We're almost done with some of our renovations. We added a suite, we're adding a members' bar and got new lighting so we're almost ready to go. We got a new paint job as well so it's an exciting time at the AUD," said Mark Caswell, the director of communications for the Comets.

There will also be a few changes on the ice. Fans will see some new faces this year. Coaches are expecting about five to seven new players on the Comets.

Jacob Markstrom, is a new goalie for the Comets.

"We have a really good camp in Vancouver and I was impressed by a lot of players. And obviously I said to a couple guys that I believe we can and we will have a really good team down here. So I'm really excited to get it going," said Markstrom.

Coaches said they can already see a positive difference in their team and are optimistic for the upcoming season.

"I know last year for the first 20 games or so we talked about not having a team together that had been together before. And just from day one, just having, I don't know the numbers it feels like 10-15 guys that have been here last year, it's a major difference," said Green.

Here is the original post:

Excitement is Building Up for Utica Comets Second Season