UTICA, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – Monday morning saw the start of the Utica Comets’ preseason training camp at the Adirondack Bank Center, 22 players broken down into 13 forwards, 9 defensemen and 2 goaltenders.

With a roster that is right now made up of almost exclusively AHL level contracts, day one of camp was used to introduce players new to the organization to the Devils’ and Comets’ style of play and familiarize those players with the coaching staff and veterans.

Eyewitness Sports Director Brennan Miller spoke with Utica Comets head coach Kevin Dineen and captain Ryan Schmelzer after practice on Monday.