Hockey is finally on its way. The AHL schedule is out, and there are some changes and improvements for this year.
The AHL has released their schedule so it's time to dig in and figure out what the Marlies are doing this year.
The season kicks off on October 14, and the Marlies have their home and season opener on the first Saturday in an afternoon game hosting the Utica Comets.
Utica is a team in flux this season. They have a new second assistant coach in Jason King, and that might be important since head coach Travis Green is in the running for the Colorado Avalanche coaching job.