History of Utah Hockey Club in Timeline

The Utah Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team located in Salt Lake City. Beginning with the 2024-25 season, they will compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as part of the Central Division in the Western Conference. Playing their home games at the Delta Center, which they share with the NBA's Utah Jazz, the team represents a new expansion franchise in the NHL.

April 13, 2024: Coyotes' Potential Relocation to Salt Lake City

On April 13, 2024, it was reported that the Coyotes were making efforts to relocate to Salt Lake City with the NHL's permission, due to concerns about a new arena and the effects of playing at Mullett Arena.

April 18, 2024: NHL Expansion Franchise Granted to Utah

On April 18, 2024, the NHL Board of Governors granted an expansion franchise to Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz. Smith acquired the hockey assets of the Arizona Coyotes, which suspended hockey operations.

June 13, 2024: Team Name, Colors, and Jerseys Revealed

On June 13, 2024, the team's name, colors, and jerseys for their inaugural season were revealed to the public.

July 31, 2024: Affiliation Agreement with Allen Americans

On July 31, 2024, Utah announced a one-year affiliation agreement with the Allen Americans of the ECHL for the 2024–25 season.

September 20, 2024: Broadcast Agreement with KSL Sports Zone

On September 20, 2024, the Utah Hockey Club announced an agreement with Bonneville International to broadcast games on KZNS, branded as the KSL Sports Zone, with Mike Folta as the play-by-play announcer. Radio broadcasts are also available on the KSL Sports app and website.

September 22, 2024: First Preseason Game

On September 22, 2024, Utah played their first preseason game, defeating the St. Louis Blues 5–3 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.

October 4, 2024: Clayton Keller Named First Captain

On October 4, 2024, Clayton Keller was named as the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club.

October 7, 2024: Jazz Bear Named Mascot

On October 7, 2024, it was announced that Jazz Bear, the mascot of the Utah Jazz, would also serve as the Hockey Club's mascot during their inaugural season.

2024: Utah Hockey Club Expansion Team

In 2024, the Utah Hockey Club was established in Salt Lake City as an expansion team in the National Hockey League (NHL). They joined the Central Division of the Western Conference and share the Delta Center with the Utah Jazz.

January 2025: "Utah Yetis" Trademark Refused

In January 2025, the "Utah Yetis" and singular "Utah Yeti" brands were rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office due to their similarity to the company name Yeti Holdings.