May 12, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Utica Comets The Utica Jr. Comets are pleased to announce that three members of the Utica Comets front office staff have been named coaches of the 2014-15 squirt major travel team. Tryouts for the squirt majors will be held this week at Whitestown Ice Arena.

Former NHL goaltender and President of the Utica Comets Robert Esche will have a hands-on role with the squirt team; contributing to the coaching and development of the team as well as working directly with the players during practices and games.

Keith Veronesi is a recent addition to the Comets front office and recently completed his senior season as the captain of the Connecticut College men's hockey team. Matthew Potrzeba takes on a coaching role after years of playing experience in youth hockey, high school and collegiate.

Tryouts for the squirt major team will be held on May 12, 13, 14 and 15 from 5-6 p.m. The tryout fee is $50.

Al players that were not registered with the Mohawk Valley Youth Hockey / Utica Jr. Comets last season must provide a release from their previous organization before taking the ice for tryouts.

More information on the Utica Jr. Comets organization is available on http://www.uticajrcomets.com. Please send all questions to info@uticajrcomets.com.

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Tryouts for Squirt Major Travel Team Start Tonight