# Adirondack Bank Center

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Arena in Utica, New York, U.S.

Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium The Aud Utica Memorial Auditorium in 2016 prior exterior renovations Adirondack Bank Center Location within New York Show map of New York Adirondack Bank Center Location within the United States Show map of the United States Former names Utica Memorial Auditorium (1960–2017) Address 400 Oriskany Street West Location Utica, New York Owner Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority Operator Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority Capacity 5,700 (floor events) 4,500 (basketball) 3,999 (ice hockey/indoor soccer) Construction Groundbreaking April 15, 1957[1] Opened March 13, 1960[2] Cost $4.5 million ($49 million in 2025 dollars[3]) Architect Gehron & Seltzer and Frank Delle Cese[1][4] Structural engineer Lev Zetlin & Associates[1] Tenants Mohawk Valley Comets (NAHL) (1973–1977) Utica Olympics (CBA) (1979–1980) Mohawk Valley Stars/Comets (ACHL) (1981–1987) Utica Devils (AHL) (1987–1993) Utica Blizzard (CoHL) (1994–1997) Mohawk Valley Prowlers (UHL) (1998–2001) Utica University Pioneers (NCAA) (2000–present) Utica Comets (AHL) (2013–present) Utica City FC (MASL) (2018–present) Utica Jr. Comets (USPHL) (2019–present) United Elite Krasjisnik FC (MASL2) (2023–present) Website Official website

The **Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium**[5] is a 3,999-seat multi-purpose [arena](/source/Arena) in [Utica, New York](/source/Utica%2C_New_York), with a capacity of 5,700 for concerts. Nicknamed **the Aud**, it is the home arena of the [Utica Comets](/source/Utica_Comets), the [AHL](/source/American_Hockey_League) affiliate of the [NHL](/source/National_Hockey_League)'s [New Jersey Devils](/source/New_Jersey_Devils), and [Utica City FC](/source/Utica_City_FC) of the [Major Arena Soccer League](/source/Major_Arena_Soccer_League). The arena along with the connecting Nexus Center, Utica City FC and Utica Comets are all currently managed by Mohawk Valley Garden.[6]

In 2011, the Utica Memorial Auditorium was designated as a [National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark](/source/List_of_Historic_Civil_Engineering_Landmarks) by the [American Society of Civil Engineers](/source/American_Society_of_Civil_Engineers) in recognition of its innovative cable suspended roof.

## History

The Utica Memorial Auditorium was conceived by then-Utica mayor [John T. McKennan](/source/John_T._McKennan), who believed that the city needed a place for entertainment and sporting events.[1] McKennan and the administration that he hired to plan out the process, led by Frank M. Romano, then hired Gilbert Seltzer, a well-known architect, to draw up plans for the building.[1] A site was found along the old [Erie Canal](/source/Erie_Canal), and groundbreaking took place April 15, 1957. The arena was constructed using the world's first pre-stressed dual cable roof system, designed by [Lev Zetlin](/source/Lev_Zetlin) (who would later partner with architect Philip Johnson to construct both the [New York State Pavilion](/source/New_York_State_Pavilion) "Tent of Tomorrow" seen at the 1964 World's Fair[7] and the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, also located in Utica, NY[8]) with "struts" between the cables.[4] John A. Roebling's Sons Company developed the tensioning method for the project.[9][10] Zetlin's design became the predecessor to the many modern dome designs seen today, and has since influenced many other tensile structures including Madison Square Garden.[11][12][13] Seltzer would take the most pride in constructing "The Aud", saying, "This was the first successful use of cables for a roof structure."

"The Aud" was also one of the first stadiums to have telescopic seats. Telescopic bleachers (the bleachers pulled out from below higher levels) were common in stadiums, but Zetlin requested more comfortable seating for the arena.[14]

Work continued through 1958 and into 1959. When the auditorium was finally completed, it became one of just three arenas built without obstructed views.[15] The arena opened on March 13, 1960, with the Greater Utica Industrial Exposition its first event, running three evenings from March 16–19. 96 exhibitors took part in the presentation which drew an attendance of some 45,000.[16] In 1962, it hosted the NCAA [Division I Men's Hockey Championship](/source/NCAA_Men's_Ice_Hockey_Championship) (AKA the "Frozen Four"). In 2017, the arena hosted the [Division III "Frozen Four"](/source/NCAA_Division_III_Men's_Ice_Hockey_Championship).[17]

Scenes from the 1977 [film](/source/Film) *[Slap Shot](/source/Slap_Shot_(film))* starring [Paul Newman](/source/Paul_Newman) were shot at the auditorium. The original center-hung scoreboard, as seen in the movie, was unusual in that the game time was kept by a digital clock, while the penalty time was kept by analog clocks. This was eventually replaced by a center-hung scoreboard designed by Eversan, which includes a one-line messageboard.

In 2011, the Utica Memorial Auditorium was designated as a [National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark](/source/List_of_Historic_Civil_Engineering_Landmarks) by the [American Society of Civil Engineers](/source/American_Society_of_Civil_Engineers) in recognition of its innovative cable suspended roof.[10][18]

Interior of the arena prior to future renovations

On June 14, 2013, it was announced that the [Peoria Rivermen](/source/Peoria_Rivermen_(AHL)), the [AHL](/source/American_Hockey_League) farm team of the [National Hockey League](/source/National_Hockey_League)'s [Vancouver Canucks](/source/Vancouver_Canucks) would be relocating to the Utica Memorial Auditorium for the 2013–14 season as the [Utica Comets](/source/Utica_Comets).[19] As the AHL has a strong presence in Western and Central New York State, the league agreed to the move, citing the move would further boost the league's strength in the Northeast while further cutting down on travel expenses. On October 23, 2013, the Comets played at "The Aud", losing 4–1 to the [Albany Devils](/source/Albany_Devils) in front of a sold out crowd.[20] [Frank Corrado](/source/Frank_Corrado) scored the first Comet goal on home ice.

In addition to the Comets, the auditorium plays host to the [Utica University](/source/Utica_University) Pioneers men's and women's ice hockey teams that play in the [United Collegiate Hockey Conference](/source/United_Collegiate_Hockey_Conference) of the [NCAA Division III](/source/NCAA_Division_III), the Skating Club of Utica, the Jr. Comets youth hockey program and several [high school](/source/High_school) [varsity](/source/Varsity_team) [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) [teams](/source/Team). It was the former home for the [Mohawk Valley Comets](/source/Mohawk_Valley_Comets) of the [North American Hockey League](/source/North_American_Hockey_League_(1973%E2%80%931977)), the [Mohawk Valley Stars](/source/Mohawk_Valley_Stars)/Comets of the [Atlantic Coast Hockey League](/source/Atlantic_Coast_Hockey_League), the [Utica Devils](/source/Utica_Devils) of the [American Hockey League](/source/American_Hockey_League), the [Utica Blizzard](/source/Utica_Blizzard), and [Mohawk Valley Prowlers](/source/Mohawk_Valley_Prowlers) of the [United Hockey League](/source/United_Hockey_League), and the [Mohawk Valley IceCats](/source/Norfolk_IceCats) of the [North Eastern Hockey League](/source/North_Eastern_Hockey_League). Both Pioneer hockey teams boast the highest average attendance for a [Division III](/source/Division_III_(NCAA)) hockey team in the United States, with regular season games frequently selling out.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

In recent years, "The Aud" has earned high rankings from hockey circles, earning the #8 spot in "The 10 Coolest Hockey Rinks in the World" list by Complex Magazine,[21] the #8 rank for best AHL arena by Stadium Journey,[22] and #4 in the Pure Hockey Blog's list of the top 6 places to skate for hockey.[23]

Photos and renderings of the Utica Memorial Auditorium are on permanent display at New York's Museum of Modern Art. The museum's collection honors the auditorium as an architectural landmark.[24][25]

In 2015 two video boards where installed in the arena alongside other upgrades as part of a renovation package for the arena.[26]

On September 27, 2017, the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority announced a 10-year [naming rights](/source/Naming_rights) deal with locally based [Adirondack Bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Adirondack_Bank&action=edit&redlink=1), amending the official name of "The Aud" to Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.[5]

In November 2017, work was completed on the 26,000-square-foot expansion that added a new entrance, a half-dozen executive suites, a new women's bathroom, a building-wide sprinkler system and other amenities to the facility. The $10.55 million project was fully funded by the state.[27] A restaurant named "72 Tavern & Grill" was constructed on existing foundation on the West side of the facility that supported underground areas of the Aud. The "72" is in honor of the 72 cables that have held up the roof of the Adirondack Bank Center for more than 50 years.[28]

On June 1, 2018, the Adirondack Bank Center hosted [UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes](/source/UFC_Fight_Night%3A_Rivera_vs._Moraes).

On June 13, 2018, Mohawk Valley Garden CEO Rob Esche and [Major Arena Soccer League](/source/Major_Arena_Soccer_League) (MASL) commissioner Joshua Schaub, along with other officials, announced that Utica will field a professional indoor soccer team — called [Utica City Football Club](/source/Utica_City_FC), or UCFC for short — that will play home games at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium beginning with the 2018–19 season.[29] The team had previously been known as the Syracuse Silver Knights.

The Nexus Canter, a new sports facility adjacent to the Aud and connected to it via an indoor walkway, was completed in 2022.[30] It includes three playing spaces that can used for ice hockey or turf sports such as [indoor soccer](/source/Indoor_soccer). The largest of these, having 1,200 seats, a [Jumbotron](/source/Jumbotron) screen, and multiple luxury boxes, is the home venue for the Utica University women's ice hockey team, the Utica Junior Comets, and the Utica Yeti Lacrosse team as of 2024[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Adirondack_Bank_Center&action=edit).[31][32] In 2023, [Utica University](/source/Utica_University) purchased its naming rights, rebranding it the Utica University Nexus Center.[33]

The [Professional Women's Hockey League](/source/Professional_Women's_Hockey_League) (PWHL) held a five day evaluation camp at the Nexus Centre in December 2023 ahead of its [inaugural season](/source/2024_PWHL_season); all six PWHL teams participated.[34] The [2024 IIHF Women's World Championship](/source/2024_IIHF_Women's_World_Championship) was held at the Adirondack Bank Center and Nexus Center from the 4th to 14th of April, with Canada winning the gold.[35][36] The [2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships](/source/2024_World_Lacrosse_Box_Championships) were held at the Adirondack Bank Center and Nexus Center between September 20 and 29 2024. Canada won the Men's Championship, while the United States won the Women's championship.[37]

In December 2024 360 degree LED [dasher boards](/source/Dasher_board) covering the entire rink where installed at the arena, making it the first arena in North America to feature 360 degree LED dasher boards and one of only 7 arenas in the world to feather 360 degree LED dasher boards.[38][39]

The arena hosted the frozen 4 of the 2025 and [2026 NCAA Division III men's ice hockey tournament](/source/2026_NCAA_Division_III_men's_ice_hockey_tournament) as well as 1st and 2nd round games.

## Concerts

"The Aud" held a [Santana](/source/Santana_(band)) concert on February 22, 1973 during their [Caravanserai Tour](/source/Caravanserai_Tour), their only concert in Utica, and the arena has the distinction of being the location of one of the last scheduled [Elvis Presley](/source/Elvis_Presley) concerts. The concert was scheduled to be on Friday, August 19, 1977, three days after Presley's death on August 16.

The [Grateful Dead](/source/Grateful_Dead) played there four times - twice in March 1973, once in January 1979, and finally on March 13, 1981 - almost exactly eight years after their first appearance there.[40]

## High school sports

In addition to its regular season high school hockey games, the Utica Memorial Auditorium hosted the New York State Ice Hockey semi-finals and finals every year from its inception to the 2015 Championships. In August 2015, NYSPHSAA announced it would be moving the state tournament to Buffalo's [HarborCenter](/source/HarborCenter). On March 9–10, 1973, Utica Memorial Auditorium hosted the 11th [NYSPHSAA](/source/New_York_State_Public_High_School_Athletic_Association) state wrestling tournament. The annual tournament has not returned to Utica since.[41]

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## Further reading

- Ritter, Andy. "Utica Memorial Auditorium-Home of the Utica Comets". *Roaming The Rinks*.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.adkbankcenter.com)

Sporting positions Preceded by University of Denver Arena Denver, Colorado Host of the Frozen Four 1962 Succeeded by McHugh Forum Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Preceded by Herb Brooks Arena Host of the Division III men's Frozen Four 2017 Succeeded by Herb Brooks Arena

v t e Current arenas in the American Hockey League Eastern Conference Atlantic Amica Mutual Pavilion Bojangles Coliseum Giant Center MassMutual Center Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza PeoplesBank Arena PPL Center Total Mortgage Arena North Adirondack Bank Center Blue Cross Arena CAA Arena Coca-Cola Coliseum Place Bell Rocket Arena Upstate Medical University Arena Western Conference Central Allstate Arena BMO Center Canada Life Centre Casey's Center H-E-B Center at Cedar Park UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena Van Andel Arena Pacific Acrisure Arena Blue Arena Dignity Health Arena Lee's Family Forum Pechanga Arena Rogers Forum Scotiabank Saddledome Tech CU Arena Toyota Arena Tucson Convention Center

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v t e Current arenas in the Major Arena Soccer League Eastern Conference Adirondack Bank Center Cable Dahmer Arena Family Arena New Holland Arena SECU Arena UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena Western Conference accesso ShoWare Center Arena Borregos Arena Corner Sport Credit Union of Texas Event Center Mesquite Arena Pechanga Arena Toyota Arena

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