UticaFanPart2 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Here's a look at the NEW Utica Memorial Auditorium, home of the Utica Comets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckleHorse Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I love how your town and fans get behind this team you guys show what it's like to be real fans go Comets/Canucks go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 What do you mean, new? It's the reno'd old arena, or is this a new concept (doesn't look like it)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaFanPart2 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 7 minutes ago, CanuckleHorse said: I love how your town and fans get behind this team you guys show what it's like to be real fans go Comets/Canucks go! I've never seen this city embrace anything, like they have the Vancouver Canuck's AHL affiliate. A Utica Comet's hockey game is a "MUST SEE" event in our area. From the tail-gate pre game festivities, to all the post game get-together at the local bars and restaurants, this town is just abuzz during hockey season. It doesn't just belong to the Comets. The Aud is also home to the Utica College Pioneers. Our Division 3 college hockey team, that draws sell-out crowds as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Do you guys eat steamed hams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaFanPart2 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 10 minutes ago, elvis15 said: What do you mean, new? It's the reno'd old arena, or is this a new concept (doesn't look like it)? The Utica Aud has undergone a MAJOR face lift this off-season. The outer shell of the building has been removed and replaced with a 21st century replacement, that allows the Aud to be lit up for every event. When the Comets play, the exterior will be lit up with blue and green. When the Pioneer's play, it will be lit up with blue and orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaFanPart2 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 2 minutes ago, Tre Mac said: Do you guys eat steamed hams? If you bring it, the tail-gate bar-b-q guys will grill it, steam it, roast it or bake it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaFanPart2 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Our Utica College Pioneers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Nice looks cool thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 49 minutes ago, UticaFanPart2 said: I've never seen this city embrace anything, like they have the Vancouver Canuck's AHL affiliate. A Utica Comet's hockey game is a "MUST SEE" event in our area. From the tail-gate pre game festivities, to all the post game get-together at the local bars and restaurants, this town is just abuzz during hockey season. It doesn't just belong to the Comets. The Aud is also home to the Utica College Pioneers. Our Division 3 college hockey team, that draws sell-out crowds as well. I wonder what it is like to have fans that actually like and support their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Awesome. I am sure this is welcomed by Utica and Utica fans. Glad to see a lot of support even with all the call-ups and mediocore start. Great fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Those were some really dark years in Chicago, very happy with how well Utica is run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 3 hours ago, Tre Mac said: Do you guys eat steamed hams? Contrary to popular believe on the Simpsons, Utica is not the home of "Steamed Hams". Chicken Riggies and Utica Greens now that is what we are known for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 30 minutes ago, UticaHockey said: Contrary to popular believe on the Simpsons, Utica is not the home of "Steamed Hams". Chicken Riggies and Utica Greens now that is what we are known for. go on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 3 minutes ago, Edlerberry said: go on... If there is one thing that Utica does well it's food. http://lite987.com/food-staples-of-utica/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 2 minutes ago, UticaHockey said: If there is one thing that Utica does well it's food. http://lite987.com/food-staples-of-utica/ haha that is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 4 hours ago, UticaFanPart2 said: The Utica Aud has undergone a MAJOR face lift this off-season. The outer shell of the building has been removed and replaced with a 21st century replacement, that allows the Aud to be lit up for every event. When the Comets play, the exterior will be lit up with blue and green. When the Pioneer's play, it will be lit up with blue and orange. Wow the city knows what the fans want :D Watching the games online the towns energy spills into our living rooms on the other side of the continent ! I doubt there are greater fans in all of hockey ! GO UTICA !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 5 hours ago, UticaFanPart2 said: The Utica Aud has undergone a MAJOR face lift this off-season. The outer shell of the building has been removed and replaced with a 21st century replacement, that allows the Aud to be lit up for every event. When the Comets play, the exterior will be lit up with blue and green. When the Pioneer's play, it will be lit up with blue and orange. It would be nice if you could get another 3-4 thousand in the AUD..less people left out in the cold for games...but I imagine they would go just as quick..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaFanPart2 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 On 11/26/2015, 6:35:59, ShakyWalton said: It would be nice if you could get another 3-4 thousand in the AUD..less people left out in the cold for games...but I imagine they would go just as quick..lol There is "something in the works". A recent turn of events has unfolded here in Utica. A developer purchased some land behind the Aud to build some new apartment complexes. However, that "plan" was scrapped, and he was "outbid" by another "investment", looking to add a $45 million dollar sports complex in that area. Now, I'm not sure how much a 6k seat arena (perfect size for Utica) would cost, but $45 million sure would be a good down payment.....hmmmm. Having the smallest barn in the league has it's benefits and drawbacks. We have a season ticket base of 3300. That leaves 565 tickets available for each game. In a small market like Utica, that is good. The Comets (Canucks) operate with very little overhead. The travel, now being in the East, is VERY minimal. Every seat at the Aud is sold, for every game. The marketing for this team has done very well, as shown by the attendance. Because of the demand for AHL hockey, a bigger arena is not a question of if, but when. The updates to the Aud will ensure the Aud remains up-to-date for the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 So, out of curiosity, do you guys have fun little discussions in town about whether the Canuck, Rangers, Sabres, or some other team's better? I know I have a friend who likes Toronto. He's fun to make fun of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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