have partnered with Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, for a second annual Winter Accessories Drive.ĭonations of new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for children and adults in the Mohawk Valley will be collected at upcoming Comets and Utica City FC home games.ĭonations can be dropped in designated collection boxes in the main entrances of Utica's downtown arena through Sunday, Dec. The Comets - as well as Utica City FC, which also managed by Mohawk Valley Garden Inc. They certainly looked rusty coming out," Dineen said on his team's play following a 3-1 victory over visiting Syracuse last week. We're just not gonna get away playing like that. Actually, one guy - Daws had the puck all night. “We’re playing with some confidence and everyone moves well.” Quotable “We’ve mixed some guys in there,” Russo said. I feel like our team has been solid and our defense does drive our offense.”ĭineen said Russo and Tyler Wotherspoon – the veterans of the defensive group – have served as solid leaders and provided good examples for younger players like Kevin Bahl and Reilly Walsh. “For me, it is chances against, which is a big difference from shots.
We know that is part of our DNA right now,” Dineen said. “There’s talks about the number shots we give up. Though, many of the shots they team has allowed have come from the outside with players blocking their share of chances. It was perhaps most noticeable in last Thursday’s win over Syracuse when the Comets were outshot 18-2 at one point as part of a slow start. That’s the eight-most allowed in the league. Entering Wednesday, the team is allowing 31.8 per game. One area the team is working on is the belief they’re allowing too many shots. I think that’s really important.” Too many shots? The team’s confident in front of both of them. I just notice that every day they come out early and work hard. “The main thing is that we’re getting really good goaltending,” Russo said. Most importantly, young goaltenders Nico Daws (6-0, 2.17 GAA) and Akira Schmid (4-0, 1.23 GAA) continue to impress with their play. Utica is allowing 1.8 goals-against per game and the penalty kill is third overall at 87.5 percent. The Comets, who have 16 players with at least a point, are is averaging 4.2 goals per game.
I think there are going to be some really good challenges for us.” At the end of it, it is all in the rear-view mirror. We’ve seen great strides on the individual level. But, I think there’s satisfaction in making an effort in games to make strides on a personal level or as a group. It is not always going to be fun or enjoyment. I’ve always said we come and we put 3 or 4 hours a day (of work in). When things are going well, everybody really enjoys coming to the rink. They play hard,” said Dineen, who helped AHL San Diego to a 6-0-0-0 start last season. “I have to say this is an easy bunch to work for because they play for each other. The game are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Charlotte is scheduled to visit Utica on Friday. The Comets can match the AHL mark for consecutive wins (11) to start the season, a mark held by the 1984-85 Rochester Americans. The teams are also set to meet Saturday and next Wednesday in Utica. The Comets can get closer to more history Wednesday when they play at North Division opponent Rochester (7-4-0-0). Leader: Utica Comets captain Ryan Schmelzer has 'got a depth of experience that he can share' On tap: Utica Comets unveil 2021-22 schedule. “We’re a pretty confident bunch right now. “I feel like a lot things are going our way right now,” said 28-year-old Robbie Russo, one of the older players on the team. And, it is certainly a sharp contrast to 2013 when the Comets began play and struggled to an 0-8-1-1 start as the Vancouver Canucks’ AHL affiliate. There are plenty of reasons for the team’s sizzling start under the new affiliation with New Jersey. The Comets remain the only American Hockey League team without a loss of any kind this season. The 10-0-0-0 mark matches the best start to a Comets’ season and matches the team record for longest win streak in a season. It is certainly an impressive beginning to a new era under coach Kevin Dineen. Ten games, no losses for the Utica Comets.
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