Utah Hockey Club

The Utah Hockey Club is a professional hockey team based in Salt Lake City, USA. Founded in 2024 after acquiring the hockey assets of the Arizona Coyotes, they play their home games at the Delta Center and compete in the Central Division of the Western Conference in the NHL.

Utah Hockey Club History

As early as 2023, Salt Lake City was named a potential NHL destination, with the Arizona Coyotes’ future looking increasingly uncertain after a proposed new arena in Arizona was rejected. Instead, Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, petitioned for the NHL to expand to Salt Lake City. In April 2024, the NHL approved the Coyotes’ relocation. Smith acquired the Coyotes’ hockey assets—including players, coaching staff, and draft picks—and on April 18, the team was officially established. For their inaugural 2024-25 season, they will play with a temporary name and colors.