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Utica Comets Struggle; Seek Top-Line Center for Boost

11/19/2025

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The Utica Comets sit near the bottom of the American Hockey League (AHL) standings this season.
They lost two recent games, one in a shootout and one in overtime.
Thomas Bordeleau and Ryan Schmelzer have underperformed, while top prospect Hameenaho shows signs of improvement.
The Comets recalled Cam Squires and sent Josh Filmon to the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL).
The team needs a productive top-line center to improve going forward.

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Story summary

The Utica Comets sit near the bottom of the American Hockey League (AHL) standings this season.
They lost two recent games, one in a shootout and one in overtime.
Thomas Bordeleau and Ryan Schmelzer have underperformed, while top prospect Hameenaho shows signs of improvement.
The Comets recalled Cam Squires and sent Josh Filmon to the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL).
The team needs a productive top-line center to improve going forward.