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From Prince Albert’s hockey rinks to the AHL’s Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins, Gabe Klassen is set to debut with the Utica Comets, where he hopes to blend his love of the game with new off‑ice pursuits.
The Utica Comets are undergoing a comprehensive transformation, with New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta elevating the franchise as a development hub and appointing Braden Birch as the new GM. A flurry of contracts, trades and signings defines the 2025‑26 roster, setting the stage for an October 10 home opener at the Adirondack Bank Center.
Several AHL clubs have added veteran talent and promising prospects, while a few players have headed abroad, signaling a dynamic offseason across the developmental circuit.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton erased a two-goal deficit, with McGroarty’s decisive goal in the closing minutes tying the Eastern Conference Finals at two games apiece.
The Penguins dominate Springfield 8‑1, driven by stellar goaltending and a youthful lineup, setting up a clash with the Toronto Marlies in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins defeated the Springfield Thunderbirds 2-0 in the opening game of the Atlantic Division Final, highlighted by Bill Zonnon's debut goal, Sergei Murashov's 24‑save shutout, and Tanner Howe's crucial tally.
The Wilkes‑Barre Scranton Penguins opened the Atlantic Division Final with a 2‑0 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds, highlighted by Bill Zonnon’s debut goal and Sergei Murashov’s 24‑save performance.