Utica Devils
The Utica Devils were an ice hockey team of the American Hockey League. The team was based in Utica, New York, and played its home games at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.History
The Utica Devils were AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils 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 NHL's 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 head coach was Robbie Ftorek.Season-by-season results
Regular season
Playoffs
