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| city = [[Clinton, Oneida County, New York|Clinton, New York]] (1927–1973),<br />[[Utica, New York]] (1973–1977)
| city = [[Clinton, Oneida County, New York|Clinton, New York]] (1927–1973),<br />[[Utica, New York]] (1973–1977)
| league = [[NYSAHL]] (1949–1949/50),<br>[[NYOHL]] (1950/51 – 1953/54),<br />[[Eastern Hockey League|EHL]] (1954/55 – 1972/73),<br />[[North American Hockey League (1973–1977)|NAHL]] (1973/74 – 1976/77),<br>[[ACHL]]
| league = [[NYSAHL]] (1949–1949/50),<br>[[NYOHL]] (1950/51 – 1953/54),<br />[[Eastern Hockey League|EHL]] (1954/55 – 1972/73),<br />[[North American Hockey League (1973–77)|NAHL]] (1973/74 – 1976/77),<br>[[Atlantic Coast Hockey League (1981–87)|ACHL]]
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| founded = 1927<!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| founded = 1927<!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| operated =
| operated =
| arena = [[Hamilton College (New York)|Sage Rink]] (?? – 1949),<br/>
| arena = [[Russell Sage Rink]] (?? – 1949),<br/>
[[Clinton Arena]] (1949–1973),<br />
[[Clinton Arena]] (1949–1973),<br />
[[Utica Memorial Auditorium]] (1973–1977)
[[Utica Memorial Auditorium]] (1973–1977)
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| name3 = [[Mohawk Valley Comets]]
| name3 = [[Mohawk Valley Comets]]
| dates3 = 1973–1977
| dates3 = 1973–1977
|championships= '''Five''' (1959, 1964, 1968, 1969, 1970)
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The '''Clinton Comets''' were an American [[ice hockey]] team in [[Clinton, Oneida County, New York|Clinton, New York]].
The '''Clinton Comets''' were an American [[ice hockey]] team in [[Clinton, Oneida County, New York|Clinton, New York]].


== History ==
Founded in 1927–28 as the Clinton Hockey Club and nicknamed the Comets in 1949, the team played primarily at the [[Clinton Arena]] from 1949 until 1973. The team was originally started by Ed Stanley who acted as manager to build a team from local high school students and helped to provide finances for the team to buy equipment and take road trips. He quickly was able to build a very successful team which in the 1933–1934 season played in the National Amateur Championship at [[Madison Square Garden]] against the [[Hershey Bears]]. Stanley, along with [[Albert I. Prettyman]] who brought college hockey to nearby [[Hamilton College (New York)|Hamilton College]] went on to be the only two people from the same town or city on the 1940 Olympic hockey committee. The [[1940 Winter Olympics]] were scheduled for Sapporo, Japan but were canceled because of the start of [[World War II]], as well as the hopes of Comets players Wilfred Goering and Art Scoones who were trying out for the Olympic team.
Founded in 1927–28 as the Clinton Hockey Club and nicknamed the Comets in 1949, the team played primarily at the [[Clinton Arena]] from 1949 until 1973. The team was founded by Ed Stanley, who acted as manager, recruited local high school students as players, and provided financing for the team to buy equipment and take road trips. In the 1933–1934 season, the Comets played in the National Amateur Championship at [[Madison Square Garden]] against the [[Hershey Bears]]. The team also received support from [[Albert I. Prettyman]], an athletic administrator known for bringing college hockey to nearby [[Hamilton College (New York)|Hamilton College]]. The [[1940 Winter Olympics]] were scheduled for Sapporo, Japan, but were canceled because of the start of [[World War II]], as well as the hopes of Comets players Wilfred Goering and Art Scoones who were trying out for the Olympic team.


From 1954 until 1973, the Comets participated in the [[Eastern Hockey League]], dominating for ten of their nineteen seasons. Most notably, under head coach [[Patrick J. Kelly|Pat Kelly]], the Comets posted a 315–208–64 (wins-losses-ties) record over eight seasons. During that period, in the 1967–68 season, the Comets produced an awe-inspiring 57–5–10 record. The Comets won the EHL playoffs in 1958–59, 1963–64, 1967–68, 1968–69 and 1969–70.
From 1954 until 1973, the Comets participated in the [[Eastern Hockey League]], dominating for ten of their nineteen seasons. Most notably, under head coach [[Patrick J. Kelly (ice hockey)|Pat Kelly]], the Comets posted a 315–208–64 (wins-losses-ties) record of eight seasons. During that period, in the 1967–68 season, the Comets produced an awe-inspiring 57–5–10 record. The Comets won the EHL playoffs in 1958–59, 1963–64, 1967–68, 1968–69 and 1969–70.


Later, when the team began playing games in the Utica Memorial Auditorium, it changed its name to the [[Mohawk Valley Comets]] and played in the [[North American Hockey League (1973–77)|North American Hockey League]].
Later, when the team began playing games in the Utica Memorial Auditorium, it changed its name to the [[Mohawk Valley Comets]] and played in the [[North American Hockey League (1973–77)|North American Hockey League]].
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Notable alumni of the Clinton Comets include:
Notable alumni of the Clinton Comets include:
* [[Ed Giacomin]], who went on to become an all-star [[goaltender]] with the [[New York Rangers]].
* [[Eddie Giacomin]], [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] [[goaltender]] with the [[New York Rangers]]
* [[Benny Woit]], former player for the [[Detroit Red Wings]].
* [[Benny Woit]], former player for the [[Detroit Red Wings]]
* [[Pete Babando]], former player for the [[Detroit Red Wings]], [[Boston Bruins]] and [[Chicago Blackhawks|Chicago Black Hawks]].
* [[Pete Babando]], former player for the [[Detroit Red Wings]], [[Boston Bruins]] and [[Chicago Blackhawks|Chicago Black Hawks]]
* [[Patrick J. Kelly|Pat Kelly]], went on to later become head coach of the [[Colorado Rockies (NHL)|Colorado Rockies]], was the founder and first league commissioner of the [[ECHL|East Coast Hockey League]]. He also had the ECHL's championship trophy named after him, the [[Kelly Cup]].
* [[Patrick J. Kelly (ice hockey)|Patrick J. Kelly]], head coach of the [[Colorado Rockies (NHL)|Colorado Rockies]], founder and first league commissioner of the [[ECHL|East Coast Hockey League]], and namesake of [[Kelly Cup]].
* [[Len Speck]], who played on the team from 1961–1971
* [[Len Speck]], who played on the team from 1961–1971
* [[Jack Timmins]], player-coach from 1954 to 1958; went on to become general manager of the Tidewater Red Wings and commissioner of the [[North American Hockey League (1973–1977)|North American Hockey League]]
*[[Jack Kane (ice hockey)|Jack Kane]], 1997 Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame inductee<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greateruticasports.com/inductees/view/41/jack-kane|title=Inductees » Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame|website=www.greateruticasports.com|access-date=2019-10-23}}</ref>
*[[Joe Robertson (ice hockey)|Joe Robertson]], minor league centre


== Other Hockey Teams in the Mohawk Valley ==
== Other hockey teams in the Mohawk Valley ==


* Utica Mohawks of the Eastern Hockey League (1978–80)
* Utica Mohawks of the Eastern Hockey League (1978–80)
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* [[Norfolk IceCats|Mohawk Valley IceCats]] of the [[North Eastern Hockey League]] (2006–07)
* [[Norfolk IceCats|Mohawk Valley IceCats]] of the [[North Eastern Hockey League]] (2006–07)
* [[Utica Comets]] of the American Hockey League (2013–present)
* [[Utica Comets]] of the American Hockey League (2013–present)

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== External links ==
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* [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/teamseasons.php?tid=307 Clinton Comets EHL Career Statistics on HockeyDB.com]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


* Mancuso, Jim and Zalatan, Fred. The Clinton Comets: From The Chenango Canal to National Champions. Utica, NY: Mancuso Publishing, 2005.
* Mancuso, Jim and Zalatan, Fred. The Clinton Comets: From The Chenango Canal to National Champions. Utica, NY: Mancuso Publishing, 2005.
* Mancuso, Jim and Zalatan, Fred. The Clinton Comets: An EHL Dynasty. Utica, NY: Mancuso Publishing, 2004.
* Mancuso, Jim and Zalatan, Fred. The Clinton Comets: An EHL Dynasty. Utica, NY: Mancuso Publishing, 2004.
* "Clinton Comets." The Internet Hockey Database. 15 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation. 14 Apr. 2007 [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/ttotdisplay.php?tid=307].
* "Clinton Comets." The Internet Hockey Database. 15 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation. 14 Apr. 2007 [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/ttotdisplay.php?tid=307].

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== External links ==
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* [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/teamseasons.php?tid=307 Clinton Comets EHL Career Statistics on HockeyDB.com]


[[Category:Defunct ice hockey teams in the United States]]
[[Category:Defunct ice hockey teams in the United States]]
[[Category:Sports clubs established in 1949]]
[[Category:Defunct ice hockey teams in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Sports clubs disestablished in 1973]]
[[Category:Ice hockey clubs established in 1949]]
[[Category:Ice hockey teams in New York]]
[[Category:Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1973]]
[[Category:1949 establishments in New York (state)]]
[[Category:1973 disestablishments in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Eastern Hockey League teams]]
[[Category:Eastern Hockey League teams]]
[[Category:Clinton (village), New York]]

Latest revision as of 12:52, 17 April 2024

Clinton Comets
CityClinton, New York (1927–1973),
Utica, New York (1973–1977)
LeagueNYSAHL (1949–1949/50),
NYOHL (1950/51 – 1953/54),
EHL (1954/55 – 1972/73),
NAHL (1973/74 – 1976/77),
ACHL
Founded1927
Home arenaRussell Sage Rink (?? – 1949),

Clinton Arena (1949–1973),

Utica Memorial Auditorium (1973–1977)
ColorsRed, White, and Blue
Franchise history
1927–1948Clinton Hockey Club
1949–1973Clinton Comets
1973–1977Mohawk Valley Comets
Championships
Playoff championshipsFive (1959, 1964, 1968, 1969, 1970)

The Clinton Comets were an American ice hockey team in Clinton, New York.

History[edit]

Founded in 1927–28 as the Clinton Hockey Club and nicknamed the Comets in 1949, the team played primarily at the Clinton Arena from 1949 until 1973. The team was founded by Ed Stanley, who acted as manager, recruited local high school students as players, and provided financing for the team to buy equipment and take road trips. In the 1933–1934 season, the Comets played in the National Amateur Championship at Madison Square Garden against the Hershey Bears. The team also received support from Albert I. Prettyman, an athletic administrator known for bringing college hockey to nearby Hamilton College. The 1940 Winter Olympics were scheduled for Sapporo, Japan, but were canceled because of the start of World War II, as well as the hopes of Comets players Wilfred Goering and Art Scoones who were trying out for the Olympic team.

From 1954 until 1973, the Comets participated in the Eastern Hockey League, dominating for ten of their nineteen seasons. Most notably, under head coach Pat Kelly, the Comets posted a 315–208–64 (wins-losses-ties) record of eight seasons. During that period, in the 1967–68 season, the Comets produced an awe-inspiring 57–5–10 record. The Comets won the EHL playoffs in 1958–59, 1963–64, 1967–68, 1968–69 and 1969–70.

Later, when the team began playing games in the Utica Memorial Auditorium, it changed its name to the Mohawk Valley Comets and played in the North American Hockey League.

Notable alumni[edit]

Notable alumni of the Clinton Comets include:

Other hockey teams in the Mohawk Valley[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Inductees » Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame". www.greateruticasports.com. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  • Mancuso, Jim and Zalatan, Fred. The Clinton Comets: From The Chenango Canal to National Champions. Utica, NY: Mancuso Publishing, 2005.
  • Mancuso, Jim and Zalatan, Fred. The Clinton Comets: An EHL Dynasty. Utica, NY: Mancuso Publishing, 2004.
  • "Clinton Comets." The Internet Hockey Database. 15 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation. 14 Apr. 2007 [1].

External links[edit]

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