History was made here.

In 2011, The Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium was designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in recognition of its innovative cable suspended roof. The Adirondack Bank Center is the world’s first pre-stressed dual cable roof system. Structural Engineer Lev Zetlin's design used struts between the cables and was the predecessor to the many modern dome designs that we see today, including Madison Square Garden.

Utica AUD Commissioned

In early 1956, the project to create the Utica Memorial Auditorium was commissioned.

Construction Begins

The land for the future site of the AUD was dedicated on April 15th, 1957.

Opening Day of the AUD

On March 9th, 1960, the AUD opened its doors to the public for the first time.

Globetrotters Begin Performing at AUD

In 1960, shortly after the AUD opened, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters performed.

Johnny Cash

John "Johnny" Cash performed three times at the AUD.

JFK's Democratic Speech

During his 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy made a stop at the AUD in Utica.

Wilt Chamberlain Scores 62 Points

On January 21st, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points to help the Philadelphia Warriors to a win.

NCAA Div I Title Won by Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech defeated Clarkson by a score of 7-1 for the NCAA hockey title.

Knicks Defeat Celtics

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics in an exhibition game held at the Utica AUD.

Notre Dame High Wins Juggler Classic

Notre Dame High School, located in Utica, won their own Juggler classic.

Bob Hope

Bob Hope, a well-known American comedian, actor, singer and author performed at the AUD on April 13th.

Clinton Comets Call the AUD Home

The Clinton Comets of the North American Hockey League moved their home arena from the Clinton Arena.

Filming of 'Slapshot'

Scenes from the classic hockey movie 'Slapshot' were filmed at the AUD.

George Foreman vs. Ledoux

Scheduled Presley Performance

Elvis Presley was scheduled to perform at the AUD on August 19th.

Sugar Ray Leonard Fight

Bruce Springsteen

Olympic Practice Game

RUSH at The AUD

Canadian rock band Rush made their first of two appearances in Utica on May 22nd.

The Grateful Dead

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Mohawk Valley Stars

1981-1984

Ozzy Osbourne

Skating Club of Utica Launched

Utilizing the ice from the Mohawk Valley Stars, the Club launched to teach skating fundamentals.

ZZ Top

ZZ Top, an American blues and Hard rock band, performed an energetic show at the AUD on August 26th.

Mohawk Valley Comets

1985-1987

Kenny Rogers Performance

Before international fame set in, Garth Brooks opened for Kenny Rogers.

Bon Jovi

RUSH Returns to The AUD

After a successful show in 1980, Rush returned to the AUD seven years later.

David Lee Roth

Utica Devils

Goal Horn Installed

The T-3 air horn was installed on December 10, 1991. Read more

WWF Monday Night Raw

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UMVMAA Takes over as Management

In 1996, The AUD was sold to the Upper Mohawk Valley Auditorium Authority.

Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson performed a controversial concert at the AUD that caused protest from city officials ...

World Championship Wrestling

Utica College Plays First Men's Hockey Game

Utica College Men's Ice Hockey team made their AUD debut.

Mohawk Valley Prowlers

The Mohawk Valley Prowlers were a UHL team which played from 1998 until January 2001.

Save of the Day NHL Game

NHL players came together for a game in Utica to raise money for Save of the Day, Robert Esche's charity that helps local children with terminal illnesses.

WWE Live!

WWE Live! rumbled through The AUD on January 6th, 2008.

Honoring Mayor McKennan

Serving as Utica's Mayor from 1956-1959, John McKennan, was honored in a special ceremony for contributions to The AUD.

Phish

Famed American rock band 'Phish' played The AUD on Oct. 20, 2010.

AUD named a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

The Utica Memorial Auditorium is now a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

First MMA Fights

April 5th, 2013 marked the first CNY Battleground Fight Night at The AUD.

Announcement of the Utica Comets

The Vancouver Canucks announced that the team would be establishing their AHL affiliate in Utica, New York.

Major Renovations

Major renovations began in the AUD immediately following the announcement of the Utica Comets.

Opening Night for the Utica Comets

On October 23rd, in front of a sold out crowd, the Utica Comets began their inaugural season.

First Home Win for the Utica Comets

On November 23, 2013, a sold out AUD watched history as the Comets won the franchise's first game on home ice.

Dierks Bentley RISER Tour

On November 16, Dierks Bentley, along with Randy Houser and Eric Paslay, stopped in Utica.

AHL All-Star Skills Competition

The AUD hosted the AHL All-Star Skills Competition for the first time in its history.

AHL All-Star Game

On Monday, January 26, the best talent from the AHL gathered at The AUD to compete in the All-Star game.

First Home Comets Playoff Game

For the first time in 22 years, the American Hockey League's Calder Cup Playoffs returned to The AUD.

Sixth Longest Game in AHL History

The sixth-longest game in AHL history took place at The AUD.

WWE Returns

WWE returned to the area for the first time in seven years on May 23, 2015.

2015 Calder Cup Finals

In just their second year of existence the Utica Comets advanced to the Calder Cup Finals.

New Facade Started

The AUD received a facelift that was 56 years in the making.

Banners Added to the Rafters

Banners commemorating the Comets magical 2014-15 season run to the Calder Cup Finals were hung from the rafters.

Exterior Lights

The AUD's new face lift was completed with the addition of exterior lighting.

Comets 100th Victory

The Utica Comets made history on Jan. 16, 2016 with a dramatic 1-0 overtime win.

Clinton Comets Forever Remembered

The unforgettable season of the 1967-68 Clinton Comets was recognized with a pregame ceremony and a banner unveiling.

First Ever Save of the Day Night

The Utica Comets held the first ever Save of the Day Night, presented by New York State Tool.

2017 NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship

On March 24 and 25, the NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Champion was decided at The AUD.

Ribbon Cutting Opens Adirondack Bank Center

November 1, 2017, the Adirondack Bank Center opened its doors for the Utica Comets fifth season home opener. The night was one of the more special ones to take place at The AUD, with an array of new amenities and game day events that tied together the start of hockey season with the 26,000-square foot West End Expansion.

Tartan Textile Property Acquired

The AUD Authority officially finalized and signed the purchase agreement from Bowers Development, LLC. for the Tartan Textile property on December 21, 2017.

Second Save of the Day Night

The Comets hosted their second Save of the Day Foundation on January 20, 2018, a 4-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch and raising over $90,000 for the Oneida County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Foundation.

AHL All-Star Classic Returns

The Adirondack Bank Center hosted the AHL All-Star Classic for the second time in three years.

UFC Comes to Utica

The Ultimate Fighting Championship comes to Utica for the first time.

Syracuse Stars Make Move to The AUD

The Syracuse Stars will relocated three of their teams – USPHL NCDC (Tuition Free), Premier, and U-18 Tier 1 – to the Adirondack Bank Center for the 2018-19 season. The United States Premier Hockey League is the largest hockey league in the United States and places hundreds of players in the collegiate ranks each year.

UFC Fight Night In Utica Knockout Success

Bantamweight Marlon Moraes concluded UFC Fight Night at the Adirondack Bank Center with a dramatic k...

Utica City FC, Major Arena Soccer League Team, Coming To Utica

Commissioner of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) Joshua Schaub announced today that an MASL fran...

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Name: Comets vs. Americans
Start: 2018-12-29T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2018-12-29T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Utica Memorial Auditorium

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Dec 22, 2018 • 7pm

Comets vs. Devils