Utica Devils
| Utica Devils | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Utica, New York |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Operated | 1987–1993 |
| Home arena | Utica Memorial Auditorium |
| Colors | Green, red and white (original) Red and black (later) |
| Affiliate | New Jersey Devils (NHL) (1987–1993) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1977–1987 | Maine Mariners |
| 1987–1993 | Utica Devils |
| 1993–2003 | Saint John Flames |
| 2005–2007 | Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights |
| 2007–2009 | Quad City Flames |
| 2009–present | Abbotsford Heat |
The Utica Devils were an ice hockey team of the American Hockey League. The team played in Utica, New York at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.
History
The Utica Devils were the New Jersey Devils AHL affiliate from 1987 to 1993. The franchise was moved from Portland, Maine at the end of the 1986-87 season where it played as the Maine Mariners. Utica was coached by Tom McVie for four seasons from 1987 to 1991, followed by Herb Brooks in 1991-92, and Robbie Ftorek in 1992-93.
During 1993, the Calgary Flames purchased the team and relocated it to Saint John, New Brunswick to become the Saint John Flames. The Devils moved their AHL affiliation to the Albany River Rats the same year.
Notable players who at one time were Utica Devils include Martin Brodeur, Bill Guerin, Kevin Todd, Corey Schwab, Bobby Holik, Claude Vilgrain, Valeri Zelepukin, Jason Smith and Jim Dowd. The team's last coach was Robbie Ftorek.
- The market was previously served by: Mohawk Valley Comets of the ACHL (1985–1987)
- The franchise was replaced by: Utica Bulldogs of the CoHL (1993–1994)
- The franchise was later known as: Albany River Rats, Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, Quad City Flames and the Abbotsford Heat.
Season-by-season results
Regular Season
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | Points | Goals For |
Goals Against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–88 | 80 | 34 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 81 | 318 | 307 | 5th, South |
| 1988–89 | 80 | 37 | 34 | 9 | -- | 83 | 309 | 295 | 3rd, South |
| 1989–90 | 80 | 44 | 32 | 4 | -- | 92 | 354 | 315 | 4th, South |
| 1990–91 | 80 | 36 | 42 | 2 | -- | 74 | 325 | 346 | 6th, South |
| 1991–92 | 80 | 34 | 40 | 6 | -- | 74 | 268 | 313 | 4th, South |
| 1992–93 | 80 | 33 | 36 | 11 | -- | 77 | 325 | 354 | 3rd, South |
Playoffs
| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–88 | Out of Playoffs | |||
| 1988–89 | L, 1-4, Hershey | -- | -- | -- |
| 1989–90 | L, 1-4, Rochester | -- | -- | -- |
| 1990–91 | Out of Playoffs | |||
| 1991–92 | L, 0-4, Binghamton | -- | -- | -- |
| 1992–93 | L, 1-4, Rochester | -- | -- | -- |
Team records
- Goals: 53, Paul Ysebaert, 1989–90
- Assists: 81, Kevin Todd, 1990–91
- Points: 118, Kevin Todd, 1990–91
- Penalty Minutes: 359, Bill Huard, 1990–91
- GAA: 2.71, Chris Terreri, 1987–88
- SV%: .910, Chris Terreri, 1987–88
- Career goals: 126, Jeff Madill, 1987–91
- Career assists: 163, Kevin Todd, 1988–93
- Career points: 264, Paul Ysebaert, 1987–90
- Career penalty minutes: 1216, Jamie Huscroft, 1987–92
- Career goaltending wins:
- Career shutouts: 3, Craig Billington
- Career games: 273, Dave Marcinyshyn, 1987–91
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