He was originally hired by Lamoriello on July 11, 1991 to coach the team's top affiliate in the minor leagues, the Utica Devils.

Following his third year with the Utica Devils he was named the toughest player in the league by an AHL coaches poll.

He was returned to junior then turned pro with the AHL's Utica Devils in 1988-89.

Brady and Zelepukin share the scoring honors for the Utica Devils with 15 points each.

He played at the Devils' top affiliate in the minor leagues, the Utica Devils, the last two years, and he was destined to return there.

The following seasons saw Cichocki start fresh, playing for New Jersey's farm team the Utica Devils.

The Utica Devils were an ice hockey team of the American Hockey League.

Anderson spent the entire 1989-90 season with the Utica Devils of the AHL, where he scored 13 goals and 30 points in 71 games.

They would later be renamed the Utica Devils.

Period of Adjustment Zelepukin apparently learned all he could playing for the Utica Devils despite his knowledge of only a few English words.