Game Recap News Release Share this Utica’s quick strike spree downs Senators 5-1 February 28, 2026 The Belleville Senators returned to home ice Saturday night to finish off their home-and-home set versus the Comets, dropping a 5–1 finish. The Comets opened the scoring early in the Friendly City. A long, screened shot from the point off the stick of Marc McLaughlin got through, off a pass from Nathan Legare, to put the Comets up 1-0 just over two minutes into the game. The second period was a high-scoring affair, starting with the Senators tying it up. A pass from Hayden Hodgson found Carter Yakemchuk, who showed patience before picking a corner and scoring his eighth of the season to make it a 1-1 game. The Comets responded just over halfway through the period to regain the lead. Xavier Parent buried his eleventh, with help from Calen Addison and Matyas Melovsky, for a 2-1 game. Utica then struck for two quick goals. On the power play, Parent scored his second of the night from the high circle to extend the lead to 3-1. Nine seconds later, following a faceoff win, McLaughlin sent Jonathan Gruden in on a two-on-one, and he finished it to make it 4-1 for Utica. The Comets added another before the end of the period. A scramble in front, caused by Ryan Schmelzer, along with a pass from Topias Vilen, set up Parent for his hat-trick goal and a 5-1 contest. In the third, Belleville outshot Utica 10- 4 and generated three power-play opportunities, but they were unable to cut into the deficit, resulting in a 5-1 final. Belleville will again have another good break before starting up another home-and-home series against the Utica Comets. The first contest will come on Friday March 6th, back at Adirondack Bank Center with the puck coming down at 7:00 p.m. Fast Facts: #5 Wyatt Bongiovanni recorded two shots #13 Xavier Bourgault had four shots on net #15 Olle Lycksell put three shots on goal #26 Carter Yakemchuk scored his eighth of the season #42 Hayden Hodgson registered one assist #48 Dennis Gilbert nabbed one assist and now has points in back-to-back games Post Game Highlights: Single-game tickets for the second half of the 2025-26 season are now on sale via Ticketmaster or at the Belleville Sens Box Office located inside the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Details on season seat memberships, flex packs, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website. — Visit the Belleville Sens website: www.bellevillesens.com Engage with the Belleville Sens on X: @BellevilleSens Like the Belleville Sens on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BellevilleSens Follow the Belleville Sens on Instagram: @BellevilleSens Listen to the Belleville Sens on Mixlr: www.bellevillesens.mixlr.com
The Belleville Senators returned to home ice Saturday night to finish off their home-and-home set versus the Comets, dropping a 5–1 finish. The Comets opened the scoring early in the Friendly City. A long, screened shot from the point off the stick of Marc McLaughlin got through, off a pass from Nathan Legare, to put the Comets up 1-0 just over two minutes into the game. The second period was a high-scoring affair, starting with the Senators tying it up. A pass from Hayden Hodgson found Carter Yakemchuk, who showed patience before picking a corner and scoring his eighth of the season to make it a 1-1 game. The Comets responded just over halfway through the period to regain the lead. Xavier Parent buried his eleventh, with help from Calen Addison and Matyas Melovsky, for a 2-1 game. Utica then struck for two quick goals. On the power play, Parent scored his second of the night from the high circle to extend the lead to 3-1. Nine seconds later, following a faceoff win, McLaughlin sent Jonathan Gruden in on a two-on-one, and he finished it to make it 4-1 for Utica. The Comets added another before the end of the period. A scramble in front, caused by Ryan Schmelzer, along with a pass from Topias Vilen, set up Parent for his hat-trick goal and a 5-1 contest. In the third, Belleville outshot Utica 10- 4 and generated three power-play opportunities, but they were unable to cut into the deficit, resulting in a 5-1 final. Belleville will again have another good break before starting up another home-and-home series against the Utica Comets. The first contest will come on Friday March 6th, back at Adirondack Bank Center with the puck coming down at 7:00 p.m. Fast Facts: #5 Wyatt Bongiovanni recorded two shots #13 Xavier Bourgault had four shots on net #15 Olle Lycksell put three shots on goal #26 Carter Yakemchuk scored his eighth of the season #42 Hayden Hodgson registered one assist #48 Dennis Gilbert nabbed one assist and now has points in back-to-back games Post Game Highlights: Single-game tickets for the second half of the 2025-26 season are now on sale via Ticketmaster or at the Belleville Sens Box Office located inside the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Details on season seat memberships, flex packs, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website. — Visit the Belleville Sens website: www.bellevillesens.com Engage with the Belleville Sens on X: @BellevilleSens Like the Belleville Sens on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BellevilleSens Follow the Belleville Sens on Instagram: @BellevilleSens Listen to the Belleville Sens on Mixlr: www.bellevillesens.mixlr.com
The Belleville Senators returned to home ice Saturday night to finish off their home-and-home set versus the Comets, dropping a 5–1 finish. The Comets opened the scoring early in the Friendly City. A long, screened shot from the point off the stick of Marc McLaughlin got through, off a pass from Nathan Legare, to put the Comets up 1-0 just over two minutes into the game. The second period was a high-scoring affair, starting with the Senators tying it up. A pass from Hayden Hodgson found Carter Yakemchuk, who showed patience before picking a corner and scoring his eighth of the season to make it a 1-1 game. The Comets responded just over halfway through the period to regain the lead. Xavier Parent buried his eleventh, with help from Calen Addison and Matyas Melovsky, for a 2-1 game. Utica then struck for two quick goals. On the power play, Parent scored his second of the night from the high circle to extend the lead to 3-1. Nine seconds later, following a faceoff win, McLaughlin sent Jonathan Gruden in on a two-on-one, and he finished it to make it 4-1 for Utica. The Comets added another before the end of the period. A scramble in front, caused by Ryan Schmelzer, along with a pass from Topias Vilen, set up Parent for his hat-trick goal and a 5-1 contest. In the third, Belleville outshot Utica 10- 4 and generated three power-play opportunities, but they were unable to cut into the deficit, resulting in a 5-1 final. Belleville will again have another good break before starting up another home-and-home series against the Utica Comets. The first contest will come on Friday March 6th, back at Adirondack Bank Center with the puck coming down at 7:00 p.m.
The Belleville Senators returned to home ice Saturday night to finish off their home-and-home set versus the Comets, dropping a 5–1 finish. The Comets opened the scoring early in the Friendly City. A long, screened shot from the point off the stick of Marc McLaughlin got through, off a pass from Nathan Legare, to put the Comets up 1-0 just over two minutes into the game. The second period was a high-scoring affair, starting with the Senators tying it up. A pass from Hayden Hodgson found Carter Yakemchuk, who showed patience before picking a corner and scoring his eighth of the season to make it a 1-1 game. The Comets responded just over halfway through the period to regain the lead. Xavier Parent buried his eleventh, with help from Calen Addison and Matyas Melovsky, for a 2-1 game. Utica then struck for two quick goals. On the power play, Parent scored his second of the night from the high circle to extend the lead to 3-1. Nine seconds later, following a faceoff win, McLaughlin sent Jonathan Gruden in on a two-on-one, and he finished it to make it 4-1 for Utica. The Comets added another before the end of the period. A scramble in front, caused by Ryan Schmelzer, along with a pass from Topias Vilen, set up Parent for his hat-trick goal and a 5-1 contest. In the third, Belleville outshot Utica 10- 4 and generated three power-play opportunities, but they were unable to cut into the deficit, resulting in a 5-1 final. Belleville will again have another good break before starting up another home-and-home series against the Utica Comets. The first contest will come on Friday March 6th, back at Adirondack Bank Center with the puck coming down at 7:00 p.m.
The Belleville Senators returned to home ice Saturday night to finish off their home-and-home set versus the Comets, dropping a 5–1 finish. The Comets opened the scoring early in the Friendly City. A long, screened shot from the point off the stick of Marc McLaughlin got through, off a pass from Nathan Legare, to put the Comets up 1-0 just over two minutes into the game. The second period was a high-scoring affair, starting with the Senators tying it up. A pass from Hayden Hodgson found Carter Yakemchuk, who showed patience before picking a corner and scoring his eighth of the season to make it a 1-1 game. The Comets responded just over halfway through the period to regain the lead. Xavier Parent buried his eleventh, with help from Calen Addison and Matyas Melovsky, for a 2-1 game. Utica then struck for two quick goals. On the power play, Parent scored his second of the night from the high circle to extend the lead to 3-1. Nine seconds later, following a faceoff win, McLaughlin sent Jonathan Gruden in on a two-on-one, and he finished it to make it 4-1 for Utica. The Comets added another before the end of the period. A scramble in front, caused by Ryan Schmelzer, along with a pass from Topias Vilen, set up Parent for his hat-trick goal and a 5-1 contest. In the third, Belleville outshot Utica 10- 4 and generated three power-play opportunities, but they were unable to cut into the deficit, resulting in a 5-1 final. Belleville will again have another good break before starting up another home-and-home series against the Utica Comets. The first contest will come on Friday March 6th, back at Adirondack Bank Center with the puck coming down at 7:00 p.m.
The Belleville Senators returned to home ice Saturday night to finish off their home-and-home set versus the Comets, dropping a 5–1 finish. The Comets opened the scoring early in the Friendly City. A long, screened shot from the point off the stick of Marc McLaughlin got through, off a pass from Nathan Legare, to put the Comets up 1-0 just over two minutes into the game. The second period was a high-scoring affair, starting with the Senators tying it up. A pass from Hayden Hodgson found Carter Yakemchuk, who showed patience before picking a corner and scoring his eighth of the season to make it a 1-1 game. The Comets responded just over halfway through the period to regain the lead. Xavier Parent buried his eleventh, with help from Calen Addison and Matyas Melovsky, for a 2-1 game. Utica then struck for two quick goals. On the power play, Parent scored his second of the night from the high circle to extend the lead to 3-1. Nine seconds later, following a faceoff win, McLaughlin sent Jonathan Gruden in on a two-on-one, and he finished it to make it 4-1 for Utica. The Comets added another before the end of the period. A scramble in front, caused by Ryan Schmelzer, along with a pass from Topias Vilen, set up Parent for his hat-trick goal and a 5-1 contest. In the third, Belleville outshot Utica 10- 4 and generated three power-play opportunities, but they were unable to cut into the deficit, resulting in a 5-1 final. Belleville will again have another good break before starting up another home-and-home series against the Utica Comets. The first contest will come on Friday March 6th, back at Adirondack Bank Center with the puck coming down at 7:00 p.m.
The Belleville Senators returned to home ice Saturday night to finish off their home-and-home set versus the Comets, dropping a 5–1 finish. The Comets opened the scoring early in the Friendly City. A long, screened shot from the point off the stick of Marc McLaughlin got through, off a pass from Nathan Legare, to put the Comets up 1-0 just over two minutes into the game. The second period was a high-scoring affair, starting with the Senators tying it up. A pass from Hayden Hodgson found Carter Yakemchuk, who showed patience before picking a corner and scoring his eighth of the season to make it a 1-1 game. The Comets responded just over halfway through the period to regain the lead. Xavier Parent buried his eleventh, with help from Calen Addison and Matyas Melovsky, for a 2-1 game. Utica then struck for two quick goals. On the power play, Parent scored his second of the night from the high circle to extend the lead to 3-1. Nine seconds later, following a faceoff win, McLaughlin sent Jonathan Gruden in on a two-on-one, and he finished it to make it 4-1 for Utica. The Comets added another before the end of the period. A scramble in front, caused by Ryan Schmelzer, along with a pass from Topias Vilen, set up Parent for his hat-trick goal and a 5-1 contest. In the third, Belleville outshot Utica 10- 4 and generated three power-play opportunities, but they were unable to cut into the deficit, resulting in a 5-1 final.
