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The Utah Hockey Club, established in 2024, is the National Hockey League's newest franchise, based in Salt Lake City. Playing their home games at the Delta Center, the team competes in the NHL's Western Conference Central Division. Under the ownership of Smith Entertainment Group, led by Ryan Smith, the franchise emerged from a unique $1.2 billion deal involving the former Arizona Coyotes' hockey assets.
In their inaugural 2024-25 season, Utah HC has already made significant strides, with Clayton Keller serving as the team's first captain. The team's first regular-season victory came on 8 October 2024, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2, with Dylan Guenther scoring the historic first goal. The club has established strong local broadcasting partnerships with KUPX-TV for television coverage and KZNS for radio broadcasts.
Community engagement has been remarkable, with the team selling over 11,000 season-ticket deposits within four hours of going on sale. The franchise has embraced local identity by sharing facilities with the NBA's Utah Jazz, including the temporary adoption of Jazz Bear as their mascot for the inaugural season. A new practice facility is under construction in Sandy, Utah, demonstrating the team's commitment to establishing deep roots in the community.
Salt Lake City's ice hockey history dates back to 1969 with the minor-league Salt Lake Golden Eagles, who played until 1994. The city later hosted various minor league teams, including the Utah Grizzlies, and served as a venue for ice hockey during the 2002 Winter Olympics. This rich sporting heritage, combined with the state's winter sports culture and upcoming role as host of the 2034 Winter Olympics, provides a strong foundation for the NHL's newest franchise.
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