Story Created: Apr 16, 2014 at 6:05 PM EDT <\/p>\n
Story Updated: Apr 16, 2014 at 6:51 PM EDT <\/p>\n
UPDATE: The Vancouver Canucks have issued a statement regarding their relationship with the Comets, as well as their plans for affiliation with Utica in the future: <\/p>\n
\"The Vancouver Canucks are committed to our AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets and enjoy a strong relationship with our partner club. A strong base of Utica fans have shown tremendous support throughout the season and the Canucks intend to honour our long-term partnership agreement with the Comets.\" <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - It was about this time last year when rumors began about the potential for Utica to become a host for a professional hockey team once again. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Initially people thought that the Calgary Flames would be moving their AHL affiliate, Abbotsford Heat, to Central New York. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
However, the Vancouver Canucks ended up striking a deal, and they were the ones to bring the Comets here instead. <\/p>\n
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