Manchester without pro hockey would spell certain doom for the Verizon Wireless arena, and deal a serious blow to economic development in the city.
“They really deserved it, from the beginning. They gave 110 percent. Yes, I’m disappointed to see them leave, but I already bought my tickets for next year. They need our support.”
The Monarchs won the franchise’s first ever Calder Cup championship with a 2-1 win over the Comets at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Saturday night. The win in Game 5 secured the club’s first Calder Cup in its first trip to the finals.
Manchester will have a chance to clinch the series tomorrow night in Game 5, which is set to begin in Utica at 7 p.m.
The Monarchs lost for the first time in the Calder Cup Finals, falling to the Comets at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday night, 3-2. The loss cut the Monarchs’ advantage in the series to 2-1.
The Manchester Monarchs, primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, have signed goalie Jeff Lerg to a professional try out agreement (PTO). He will be available for Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals in Utica on Wednesday, wearing number 45.
Nic Dowd scored the game-winning goal in overtime to send the Monarchs to a 2-1 victory in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals on Sunday. It marked Manchester’s second straight win in overtime and gave them a 2-0 advantage in the series.
Michael Mersch had three points, including the game-winning goal in overtime, lifting the Monarchs to a 3-2 win over the Comets in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals on Saturday at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas formally announced their wager for the outcome of the Calder Cup Finals between the Utica Comets and Manchester Monarchs.
Tickets available for Game 1 June 6 at the Verizon.